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If you have sleep apnea, you’re probably well aware of the dangers this serious condition can pose while you sleep. In addition to stopping and starting breathing, your blood oxygen levels can plummet, causing many other serious problems. But did you know that sleep apnea can have issues that carry forward in your waking hours, […]
Many people experience missing teeth as they get older, either because the teeth fall out or because they are pulled out due to excess damage. Regardless of the cause of lost teeth, leaving gaps in your smile can be a dangerous idea, especially for your remaining teeth. Here, we will discuss why it’s important to […]
The damaging effects of periodontal diseases have been widely studied and linked to many illnesses not commonly associated with the mouth. Periodontal disease has been tied to everything from diabetes to Alzheimer’s disease, with the main culprit being the bacteria that infiltrate the gum line and cause periodontal diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis. But […]
If you suffer from the pain and stiffness of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, you probably already know that the pain can be difficult to ease. Over-the-counter medications sometimes work, but many people become desensitized to them over time. Some just don’t find relief at all. Thankfully there are other options for temporomandibular joint relief that may […]
When patients think of braces, they often wonder how they can take care of their smile during treatment. Brushing and flossing are more difficult with the placement of brackets and wires glued and connected to the teeth. Dr. Paul A. Peterson and his team at Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry make it easier than ever for patients […]
If you have damaged teeth, including chipped, misshapen or cracked teeth, you may think there’s nothing you can do to restore your beautiful smile. But thankfully, there is a solution. They’re called prepless veneers, and they work similarly to traditional porcelain veneers, with a few added benefits. Prepless veneers (also known by brand names such […]
If you are missing teeth, it can cause a lot more problems than just the missing teeth themselves. Missing teeth can cause a long list of issues that many people don’t take into account when their teeth are removed. Thankfully, dental implants are a beautiful, natural-looking solution to missing teeth. If you are considering dental […]
There are many things from childhood that have gone by the wayside in recent decades. Big, bulky cathode ray televisions, rotary dial phones, and, in many cases, those telltale metal tooth fillings that stood out like a sore thumb. Thankfully, today we have replacements that are even better than the originals. Flat-screen TVs, cell phones […]
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that affects one in three adult males and one in five adult females. The condition occurs when the affected person stops and restarts breathing repeatedly throughout the night, and may or may not cause snoring. This constant stopping and restarting can cause the affected person to wake over and […]
During this time your dental team at Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry has been working hard to keep you safe. As we wait to see when the Summit County Health Department allows us to resume non-emergency care, (more direction is expected on Monday April 27th,) we are making tentative plans to resume some patient care on May […]
