If you use an appliance for sleep apnea to assist your breathing at night, you are not alone. It is estimated that 2%-4% of older adults are afflicted with medical condition. Risk factors for sleep apnea include weight, race, sex, substance and alcohol use, and smoking. This can complicate procedures in which a patient needs to be sedated, including dental procedures. This may prevent some patients from getting critical dental care, but this does not need to be the case.…
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Modern science has allowed the restoration and aesthetic improvement of many dental issues, but once you get a crown or filling, you need to take special care of it to help it last. Most of these cosmetic works don’t last forever and will eventually need repairs or replacements, but by taking good care of them you can help them last longer as well as ensure the good health of the teeth beneath them.…
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Both dental veneers and crowns can improve the appearance of your smile if you have imperfections in your teeth. If you’re interested in purely cosmetic improvements to the look of your teeth, then you may be able to choose between the two procedures. Take a look at some reasons why veneers might be the right choice for your mouth:
Lower Cost
Most dental insurances don’t pay for veneers, and they only pay for crowns if they’re medically necessary, so you’re on your own when it comes to paying for cosmetic improvements to your teeth.…
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