Calgary Cosmetic Dental Treatments Blog

No, snoring is not necessarily the same as sleep apnea. Most people with sleep apnea snore, but not all people who snore have sleep apnea.

If you are concerned your snoring is a sign of sleep apnea, you should contact your physician as soon as possible. Sleep apnea can have serious effects on your health and can make it impossible to get the rest your body and brain need. Only a sleep doctor can determine whether you have sleep apnea.

Snoring can be caused by a number of things including:

• Being overweight
• Consuming alcoholic beverages before bed...

As 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:

• Brush – after every meal and snack, bush your teeth with a soft bristled toothbrush and a fluoride...

It’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...

Snoring 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...