Get a Good Night’s Rest
Have
you been told that your breathing is interrupted during sleep? Do
you snore loudly or fall asleep during the day? You may be aware
you have sleep apnea and already use the CPAP device to alleviate
your breathing problem. This device pumps air into a patient’s
lungs through a mask they wear that fits over the nose and mouth.
Many people find wearing the bulky mask each night very
uncomfortable, so they stop using it.
We are pleased to be
able to offer our patients a new option with an oral appliance. It
is a small acrylic device that fits over upper and lower teeth. It
gently realigns both the jaw and tongue to allow air to flow into
the lungs while you sleep. It is easy to insert, remove, and
clean, and it is easy to transport during travel. There is a 90%
success rate with users so please give us a call if you have been
diagnosed with sleep apnea.
Hygiene Visits are Necessary
We provide the very best care for adults and encourage them to
have regular check-ups and have their teeth cleaned by our
professional hygienist. Over time plaque can build up and
harden into tartar which can lead to tooth decay and gum
infection. A thorough cleaning by our hygienist will not only
help keep your teeth healthy, but add to your overall good
health. Recent medical research has identified a link between
advanced gum disease and serious health problems like diabetes,
stroke, and heart disease. Having your teeth cleaned on a
regular basis goes beyond keeping your teeth and gums healthy –
it helps in preventing serious health problems!
Our Care For Seniors
Not
only do our bodies change as we age, but so do our teeth and gums.
There are years of wear and tear on our teeth that can weaken or
crack fillings; the residue from tobacco, tea, or coffee consumption
darkens teeth; and possible plaque build-up can lead to bigger
health problems. If you take certain medications on a regular basis
your saliva flow may be greatly reduced which affects the health of
your teeth. We have products to help this side effect. It is
important to have regular check-ups to ensure gum disease or root
decay has not formed. We advise our seniors if their teeth bleed
easily from brushing or flossing or start to loosen, to contact us
immediately.
TMJ/TMD – Proper Bite Alignment Alleviates Aches and
Pain!
Dental
malocclusion (when your bite does not come together as it should)
can be the reason for reoccurring headaches, pain in your neck and
shoulders, and aching or popping jaws. If your dental arches do not
meet properly, tension will occur in the jaw and related muscles. We
can restore your bite to the correct position and alleviate aches
and pain. This very technical procedure is a full mouth
rehabilitation and can bring a new quality to your life. Let us
discuss with you the benefits of this technique.
Saving a Tooth from Extraction
Previously,
having a damaged or infected tooth used to mean extraction. But with
modern techniques in root canal therapy that has changed. In this
procedure, a tooth is kept intact by removing the pulp within the
tooth and replacing it with filling material. When root canals were
first performed, they were painful and as a result it was a
procedure that patients avoided. But with today’s anesthetics and
technology, they are often painless.
Are You Pre-Diabetic or Diabetic?
Did you
know there is a link between untreated gum disease and diabetes? And
that diabetes can worsen gum disease or gum disease can worsen
diabetes? When your dental health is not at its best, it may
interfere with your body’s ability to control your blood sugar
levels. Not all dentists may be trained to assist you with this
problem. With the specialized training we have received, you can be
assured we can help you. Please call us for a complimentary
consultation.
If you have questions about these procedures, our dental team would be happy to help you. Give us a call at (734) 237-3814.
Dr.
Timothy Thomas is pleased to be able to offer beautiful
smiles to his neighbors in Livonia MI and the
surrounding communities. 
We strive to offer services that save you both time and effort.