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Sleep Apnea Treatments…Continued In our previous blog, we discussed the different treatment options for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition where air is not properly entering the body, as a result, the body struggles throughout the night to get enough air. These “struggles” are known as snores, and they can be extremely annoying for not only the person trying to sleep, but the person sleeping next to them. Actually, sleep apnea is annoying for more reasons than…
Read MoreSleep Apnea and Your Beauty Rest Sleep apnea affects 5 to 10 percent of adults in America, however most people live their lives undiagnosed. In fact, loud snoring is a dangerous symptom of sleep apnea, yet is overlooked by most of the population. Aside from more serious health concerns, sleep apnea typically can affect your natural sleeping patterns. Irregular sleeping patterns can be hard on your body, both in the day and in the night. In the night, you could…
Read MoreWhat Having White Teeth Says About You Teeth whitening with Andrew S. Curry D.D.S could save your dating life or your relationship. Don’t believe us? In this blog, we will discuss how professional teeth whitening reflects on you as a person and gives a great impression to current/potential partners. It has been found that it takes someone 1/10 of a second to formulate an opinion about you. So that means, that in less than a second, someone can determine certain…
Read MoreAsk Your Local Dentist about Clear Correct Better alternatives are always a good thing! For instance, why suffer with metal braces, when there is a better, easier alternative available to you? Clear Correct is a new method to get a straighter smile, without the struggle of metal braces. Why are Braces Difficult? Braces can be an inconvenience because they not only require a lot of money to put on, but also time to put in place. It is known that…
Read MoreSleep apnea affects almost 22 million people in the United States. But what is it? Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which a person takes shallow breaths or takes one or more pauses in breathing. Sleep apnea is reoccuring, in that, it happens almost 30 times within just one hour during the night. With each irregular breath, you may make a loud snort or a choking sound with an inhale of air. Though this may seem harmless, sleep…
Read MoreDentists can truly transform teeth into a truly beautiful smile in a matter of office visits. By using cosmetic procedures, dentists can correct or beautify even the most damaged teeth. You may wonder how. How do dentists perform their magic and perfect damaged teeth? Well, the answer is simple: crowns. We don’t mean golden crowns fit for a king — although crowns can come in a gold color. We mean crowns for damaged teeth. Crowns come in four varieties: stainless…
Read MoreAll the Wrong Times to Have Yellow Teeth It is your big day: your wedding, DMV picture day, or maybe a job interview. Whatever the event, you want to look your best, right? Well, now imagine if your big day was distracted by the appearance of yellow teeth. All your hard work evaporates, just because of the tint of your teeth! One way to solve this problem is visiting Texarkana Dentist. By booking a Zoom Whitening appointment you can ensure…
Read MoreMany patients are surprised to learn that our Top Rated Local® Dentist in Texarkana treats sleep apnea. The fact of the matter is that, when most people think about sleep apnea, the last person they imagine turning to would be their dentist, but the connection between sleep apnea and dentistry is closer than you might think. Teeth grinding is often the first sign or sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can be difficult to spot, even for people who are living with…
Read MoreWhen it comes to sleep apnea, there are many different treatment options to choose from. From the most intensive sleep apnea treatments, like surgery, to the least intensive treatments, like losing weight and other lifestyles changes, there are a plethora of options for treating sleep apnea. The appropriate sleep apnea treatment for you will depend on several factors, including the severity of your sleep apnea, but for many people, there are several options to choose from. Today, our team would…
Read MoreThere’s no treatment for sleep apnea that’s more common than CPAP therapy, but many people experience problems that make compliance difficult. If you have sleep apnea, then there’s a good chance that you’ve been prescribed CPAP therapy. CPAP therapy can be a very effective treatment option for sleep apnea, but it can also be difficult to stay compliant with CPAP therapy. Here are a few of the many common problems that prevent people from staying in compliance with their CPAP therapy:…
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