Center for Contemporary Dentistry Blog

Dental implants are consistently successful; in fact, the procedure has a positive outcome in more than 95% of cases! You have every reason to be confident that your treatment will provide you with a strong smile that stands the test of time. However, there is still a slight chance that something could go wrong. A small number of patients experience dental implant failure. How can you recognize if that is happening to you, and what can you do about it? This blog post provides practical guidance. (more…)

Even though getting older is a great privilege, there are very few people who would wish to speed up the process! Unfortunately, certain conditions can make you seem and feel older than you are — including sleep apnea. How exactly does poor sleep accelerate aging, and is there anything you can do to hold onto your youth? This blog post shares some helpful information. (more…)

Have you been diagnosed with sleep apnea? It is important that you do all you can to manage this condition in order to protect your health and daily quality of life. One aspect of that involves learning what factors could worsen your symptoms and doing your best to minimize their impact. This blog post delves into several such factors and provides tips on what to do about them. (more…)

Drooling is the subject of a lot of jokes, but it is actually a common and very real issue! If you sometimes wakeup with a small damp spot on your pillow close to where your mouth was resting, it is possible that you were drooling during sleep. While occasional drooling might not be anything to worry about, frequent occurrences might point to a bigger problem. Drooling can even be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea! How are these issues connected? Continue reading below to find out. (more…)

Invisalign treatment comes with some major advantages. It is discreet, convenient, and highly effective. However, as you might have guessed, there is another side to the story. Invisalign may cause some complications, which can vary in their severity and nature. In this blog post, you will learn about the issues that some patients experience when they use Invisalign. You will also get help to weigh the pros and cons of this treatment so you can make a well-informed decision about whether it might be right for you. (more…)