Chamisa Hills Family Dental

Veneers to Straighten & Whiten: Before & After

John Candelaria — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 17:07:53 +0000

Recently, a patient came to us with some questions and concerns about his smile. His front teeth were stained and crooked, and had a crown on one tooth from many years ago that did not match the other teeth.

Because his teeth didn’t match the crown, our best option was to do veneers on all 6 front teeth, straightening and whitening his smile.
There remains an option to do the same to the bottom row at a later date.

Here are some before-and-after photos of our patient’s new smile! The process took about 3 weeks for the lab to hand-make each crown.

Before

After

New Report From The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Show Periodontal Disease Is More Prevalent Among Ethnic Minorities

John Candelaria — Wed, 13 May 2015 20:04:43 +0000

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) a new study has confirmed that nearly one out of two U.S. adults age 30 and over has periodontitis, which is the advanced form of periodontal disease. That comes out to be approximately 64.7 million Americans! These same studies also indicate that the prevalence of periodontitis is highest among ethnic minorities, 63.5% Hispanic-Americans, 59.1% Non-Hispanic Blacks, and 50% Non-Hispanic Asian Americans are affected.

“The updated findings verify a high burden of periodontitis in the US adult population. Public health programs that aim to prevent and control periodontitis are needed to improve the overall health of our adult population.” said Paul Eke, PhD, MPH the CDC’s epidemiologist and lead study author.

Periodontal disease is a serious public health issue that affects people of all backgrounds and it is preventable. Even if you already suffer with periodontitis with the proper treatment and care periodontal disease is often reversible. The first step is to receive a full-mouth periodontal evaluation to get an accurate dental assessment.

If you believe that you or your family member suffer from periodontal disease it is important that you seek help soon. After all, periodontal disease can affect more than your teeth. We now understand that having periodontal disease may put you at an increased risk of such diseases as heart disease, diabetes and respiratory tract disease. To learn more about how to be checked for and prevent periodontal disease contact us today.

Are You Suffering From Sleep Apnea? Learn The Symptoms Here!

John Candelaria — Wed, 06 May 2015 19:59:06 +0000

Those who suffer from Sleep Apnea have more to worry about than living with disruptive sleep and keeping family members awake with excessive snoring. The truth is that Sleep Apnea can lead to serious health problems if not taken care of and has been linked to an increase in high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, irregular heartbeats, and heart attacks. The good news is that Sleep Apnea is treatable and a good nights rest and better health are within reach.

So, how do you know if you have Sleep Apnea? Remember, many people can suffer from Sleep Apnea and do not realize it. Below you will find a list of some of the more common symptoms. If you suffer from any of these we encourage you to contact a health professional to be accurately diagnosed.

Loud and Chronic (ongoing) Snoring – Not everyone who snores has sleep apnea but this is one of the most common signs of obstructive sleep apnea. Often pauses occur in the snoring followed by choking or gasping. The snoring is usually loudest when you sleep on your back. Since this symptom happens when you are sleeping you may not know that you are having problems breathing. For this reason this symptom is usually reported by a family member or bed partner.

Sleepiness During the Day – Since Sleep Apnea prevents you from sleeping well another common symptom is regular sleepiness during the day, at work, or while driving. Also, if you find yourself rapidly falling asleep during the quiet moments of the day when you are not active then you may be dealing with Sleep Apnea.

Other less obvious symptoms of sleep apnea can also include:
● Morning headaches
● Memory, learning, and concentration problems
● Feeling irritable, depressed, or having mood swings or personaltity changes
● Waking up frequently to urinate
● Dry mouth or sore throat when you wake up

Again, If you or a loved one suffer with some of the symptoms described we encourage you to speak with a health professional. For more information on sleep apnea or to find out how Chamisa Hills Family Dental can help contact us today.