Center for Contemporary Dentistry Blog

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…)

Clear aligner systems, such as Invisalign, are a wonderful way to straighten teeth! They are discreet, effective, and convenient. But are they right for you? If you grind your teeth, you might wonder how your habit will affect your candidacy for Invisalign. That really depends on the specifics of your unique situation. This blog post explains some details of the relationship between teeth grinding and Invisalign. (more…)

Invisalign aligner trays are designed for your unique mouth. Each one should have a snug, secure fit. But what if you find that one of your aligners is not sliding onto your teeth like it should? There are a few possible explanations for that problem, and there are some potential solutions. Continue reading below to learn more about how you can handle the situation if your Invisalign aligner does not fit. (more…)