Sleep Apnea

If something affects you when you’re alseep, how can you tell? That’s one of the problems with sleep apnea. Many people are affected and don’t even know it.  Even their sleep partners often mistake sleep apnea as snoring and don’t recognized the serious health effects until it’s too late. Fortunately, there are a few common signs and symptoms that may indicate you or someone you care about has sleep apnea.  If you notice any of the following, please be proactive in seeking a diagnosis and any necessary treatment:

• Daytime sleepiness, fatigue or regular drowsiness


• Dry mouth, sore throat and/or headaches that frequently occur upon waking


• Abrupt awakenings followed by shortness of breath, as well as gasping or choking while asleep


• Loud snoring, which remains the most prominent though easily dismissed sign of sleep apnea.

If left untreated, sleep apnea can amount to some serious health risks that include stroke and heart disease.  Thankfully, there are a variety of treatments, therapies and procedures that can correct sleep apnea and eliminate its harmful effects.  We can help sleep apnea patients here at our practice; so if you or someone you love may be affected, please call us for more information on how we can help.

Invisalign

Should you choose Invisalign? If you are in need of mild to moderate smile alignment, and you’re seeking a discreet way to correct cosmetic crowding, gaps or tooth misalignment, Invisalign may be a great choice for you. However, there are a few things to consider when it comes to clear tooth aligners:

• Invisalign takes some getting used to.  When you first wear your aligners, you’ll notice they don’t totally conform to your teeth. Even though they’re custom created for you, they are designed to gradually shift the alignment of your teeth. Each aligner is design to suit a projected smile design increment, so when you initially wear them they may feel snug or ill-fitting. That is inherent to the process and shouldn’t be cause for concern.

• You will need to remove your aligners when you eat or drink beverages that are hot, acidic or could potentially stain your tooth enamel. Drinking cool water with Invisalign is fine and actually quite beneficial for your teeth, but other beverages can stain the plastic of your aligner or get trapped between your tooth surface and the aligner, causing staining and decay.

• Invisalign aligners should be cleaned separately from your teeth and require a specific cleansing solution, in which the aligners are submerged. You should also keep a separate toothbrush exclusively for manual cleaning of your aligners.

• You can remove Invisalign for special events, but remember, if they aren’t on your teeth, they aren’t treating your teeth. Make sure you promptly return them to your smile when possible and wear them on an everyday basis.        

There are a number of other factors to keep in mind when you decide to try Invisalign, but they remain one of the most popular and convenient methods for discreetly correcting cosmetic misalignments.  The best way to determine if Invisalign is right for you is to visit for a complete consultation. We look for forward to seeing you and answering all of your Invisalign questions.

Porcelain Laminates

Porcelain laminates are one of the best ways to achieve that red carpet-ready, movie star smile. As they’re able to address multiple cosmetic issues efficiently and reliably, porcelain laminates, or veneers, are regarded as a highly efficient means to a gorgeous cosmetic smile makeover. If you’re not familiar with them or you’re shopping around for a way to successfully renew your smile, here are some advantages to consider when choosing porcelain laminates:

• Porcelain laminates can be used to address staining, chips, gaps, fractures and other cosmetic surface issues. They are a multipurpose solution in one.


• Porcelain laminates look real because of specialized translucent porcelain that captures light like natural tooth enamel. They are totally indistinguishable from a naturally beautiful smile.


•  Porcelain laminates retail their pearly, white beauty through staining resistance. If you enjoy red wine, tea, coffee, or use tobacco products, you can still rely upon veneers to stay bright.


• Porcelain laminates can close gaps and eliminate the need for minor cosmetic orthodontic treatments.


• Porcelain laminates can last a lifetime. Provided you brush, floss, stay consistent with professional exams and cleanings, and do your part to retain the structural integrity of your teeth, you shouldn’t need to replace or update your veneers as you would with bridges and crowns.

If these advantages sound favorable to you and you’re ready for the ultimate in cosmetic smile improvements, we look forward to answering your questions on porcelain laminates, veneers and Lumineers.

 

Snoreguard Gift

Give yourself the Gift of Sleep in 2013!!!!

Does your spouse snore loudly throughout the night?  If they do, you know just how frustrating it can be for you to achieve and continue sleep through the night.  Not only does this affect your sleep, as you listen to your spouse’s snoring, but it also affects their ability to have a deep, restful night of sleep, can impact their cardiac health and contribute to other physical changes in their lives.  Patients that snore often find that they are unable to get a full night’s sleep.

Patients have alternatives to the C Pap machine. Come into our office in February, for a free consultation, and learn about the many types of snore gards that will improve your's and your partners sleep for 2013

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and your new year is off to a great start, but remember you can give yourself and your loved one the gift of sleep all year round!  When you invest in a snore guard for your partner, you are giving them a chance to get the rest they need and deserve and you are investing in their health.  Contact our office and find out more about snore guards and how you can give your partner a gift that will last and benefit them for many seasons to come.

Juvaderm Facial Fillers

If you’re making some positive personal improvements for 2013, why not add a more youthful appearance to the list?  To help you achieve a new look, we offer Juvaderm facial fillers at our practice.  This cosmetic service restores the collagen that your face naturally loses overtime, affecting the elasticity of your face.  Some of the most popular reasons that our patients opt for facial fillers are to correct or improve the appearance of:

• ·         Emotion lines


• ·         Wrinkles


• ·         Pits and scars


• ·         Sunken cheeks


• ·         Lip augmentation

The results of Juvaderm last for about a year.  If you are seeking a non-permanent, nonsurgical alternative to a facelift, contact our office to learn more about how Juvaderm facial fillers can provide you with the results you desire. 

Call and make your appointment  in January and receive a free consultation and $50 toward your first treatment.

 

Source: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/filler-injections

Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry

Cosmetic and implant dentistry can address a wide range of smile issues, especially when there is a need for more involved tooth restorations, as in the case of missing or severely damaged teeth.  Tooth loss can affect both the aesthetic appearance of your smile and your oral health.  Many patients want to correct this issue, but are unsure of the options that are available to them.  One of the best ways to fix a gapped smile is through dental implants.  Here are some of the benefits that dental implants have to offer:

• ·         Looks and feels like a natural tooth


• ·         No need to change brushing, flossing, or eating habits


• ·         Blends in with the rest of your smile


• ·         Doesn’t alter any of the surrounding teeth


• ·         Sturdy and long lasting


• ·         Implant is rooted into the jaw

Visit our FAQ page at www.oysterbaydentists.com/dental-implant-faq-s/ to learn more about dental implants or call our office at 516-922-5730.

Botox

Treat yourself to a New Year's relaxed look!!!!

At Oyster Bay Dentists, we offer many ways to cosmetically improve your smile and enhance your youthful, relaxed appearance .  We always look forward to helping people feel happy and confident.  With Botox cosmetic, you can achieve a more youthful overall look to compliment your smile.  Botox injections can smooth forehead lines, crow’s feet, and frown lines, with effects that last close to  six months. It is relativly painless and you will eagerly await your gradual youthful changes as they gradually take place. We treat you with small areas and encourage a natural, relaxed result. NOT a dramatic change. You will be very happy and excited with the results.

Botox is administered with a hair fine needle which assures that it is as pain free as possible.

Botox is administered in units. Depending on the facial area in question, the amount of units needed could range from 2 - 40. for one area.

The botox used in our office is safe, and obtained from Allergan. We only use FDA approved Botox from the Allergan manufacturer.

Treat yourself to a New Year relaxed appearance and call us for the January special of :

The first twenty five  units - $10

All other units needed - $12

   Call our office  and book a free consultation in January and also receive a $50 gift toward your first treatment. Call us at 516-922-5730 to schedule an appointment and learn more about how Botox can help you discover a more relaxed and youthful look for 2013.