The three main ways of treating sleep apnea are:
Lifestyle changes that may alleviate your snoring problems and sleep apnea include:
Dental appliances can be an effective treatment for snoring, as well as mild to moderate cases of sleep apnea.
A dental appliance is worn in your mouth while you...
Read MoreAs the name suggests, the goal of preventative dentistry is the prevention of cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues. Part of your preventative dentistry routine should include twice yearly visits to our Calgary dentist for thorough teeth cleanings and examinations, but truly preventing dental issues will require a daily oral hygiene routine as well.
Caring for Your Teeth at Home
To properly care for your teeth at home:
Calgary dentists Dr. Gordon Chee and Alexa Geminiano are pleased to offer comprehensive dental services for every member of your family. No matter if you need general, neuromuscular, or cosmetic dentistry care, one of our dentists can provide you with customized solutions that strengthen and beautify your smile.
Our Services
We offer thorough examinations and teeth cleanings for members of your family starting as young as 12 months and continuing through all stages of life. These visits...
Read MoreIt’s impossible to say how long your porcelain veneers will last. It depends on many factors, such as what type of veneers you have, personal bite characteristics, proper care, and, ultimately, chance.
The type of veneers you have will make a big difference on the longevity of your restorations. The standard for porcelain veneers today is a heat-pressed ceramic composite. This type of veneer has a good survival rate, about 94% at ten years and 84% at 20 years, according to studies. Other types of veneers may not last as long.
Your personal bite characteristics can also impact the longevity of...
Read MorePorcelain veneers are a versatile and powerful cosmetic dentistry tool. However, they are not right for everyone. If you are considering porcelain veneers here are some factors to consider.
Healthy Teeth: Porcelain veneers are not restorations designed to build up or protect teeth damaged by decay. You should have healthy front teeth to receive porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers can be placed on a tooth that has become discoloured because the pulp has died, but veneers used in this situation tend to have a shorter lifespan.
Healthy Bite: Porcelain veneers...
Read MoreSnoring and sleep apnea are commonly associated conditions, which can lead to some confusion. They are not the same condition, but they are closely related, and many people with one condition may also suffer from the other.
Snoring is caused by turbulent airflow in your throat. When you sleep, your muscles relax and, because you are lying down, your tissue will weigh down on itself, causing your airway to narrow. This causes the air going through your throat to become erratic and uneven, causing vibrations that we hear as sound.
Sleep apnea is when your...
Read MoreBecause of their name, many people assume porcelain veneers are fragile, like china plates or figurines. However, porcelain doesn’t describe what the veneers are actually made of, but refers to the white colour of the ceramic.
Unlike dishware and baubles, porcelain veneers are made of ceramic composite. Combined with a special hard plastic material, the veneers are created using high heat and intense pressure to ensure they are free of tiny voids and uneven composition that can cause premature failure.
So, how durable are porcelain veneers? There have been many studies done on the survival...
Read MoreTooth bonding is a very simple dental restoration for correcting chipped teeth, deformed teeth, or gapped smiles. The procedure is relatively quick and can be completed in a single visit.
First, you will be evaluated to determine if you are a good candidate for tooth bonding and make sure it will give you the results you desire. Next, your tooth will be prepared to receive the bonding material. This may involve removing some damaged material in the case of a chip, but it will always involve roughing the surface slightly so it bonds better to the composite material.
Next, the bonding is mixed in a custom colour to match the...
Read MoreYour smile is entirely unique and the amount of time it takes to provide you with a seamless, beautiful smile will depend entirely on the current state of your teeth. A smile makeover combines several cosmetic procedures to correct issues including:
The range of cosmetic imperfections in your smile will play the determining role in how long your smile makeover procedure will require to complete. Smile Makeover Service...
Read MoreWhether it is fair or not, people judge you by appearances. If you possess a smile that is less attractive than it could be because of discolored teeth, it can affect your self-image. People who have discolored teeth smile less often due to embarrassment. There are many factors that cause tooth discoloration and many teeth whitening options for treating discolored teeth to get them back where they belong. Every day, you submit your teeth to a number of staining agents that can wreak havoc on your teeth. Among the most notorious are:
