Sleep apnea occurs when you stop breathing for short periods of time in your sleep. This can result from tissue blocking your airway or your brain not controlling your breathing. Regardless of which type of sleep apnea you have, if you leave the condition untreated, it could lead to serious health problems that could be…
Sleep apnea is a serious disorder that occurs when the upper airway is completely or partially blocked during sleep, or the brain fails to send signals to breathe while sleeping. This condition is quite common and affects 5-10% of people worldwide. If left untreated, those with sleep apnea could stop breathing several times during the…
When getting sinus lift surgery, recovery is just as important as the preparation and procedure itself. It’s essential to follow your surgeon’s instructions and take every measure to ensure the area heals properly and successfully. At Rockland Dental Specialists in New York, we will support you every step of the way, including post-surgery, so you…
If you have a cracked tooth or an infection deep within your tooth, you may need a root canal. During this procedure, a specialist removes the infected center of the tooth, cleans it out, and fills it. While the root canal process is critical to your oral health, the preparation before the procedure also plays…
If you need dental work but lost crown structure in your teeth, you may undergo a crown lengthening procedure. This process involves removing gum and bone tissue to expose the teeth beneath the gum line, which prevents the crown margin from intruding into the bone and ligaments of the teeth. When getting this procedure, it’s…
If you experience tooth pain, it can be difficult to carry out daily tasks like chewing, talking, and swallowing. When you see your dentist about this issue, they will assess your condition and determine if they can fix the problem or if they need to refer you to a specialist. Depending on the severity of…
If you go to your dentist to fill a cavity or apply a crown, they may also recommend a procedure called crown lengthening. Crowns need at least two millimeters of surface area to bond with the gums, so crown lengthening reshapes the gums to expose more of the tooth underneath. This helps bond the crown…
If you notice your teeth are temperature sensitive or that your gums are thinning, you may need gum graft surgery. During this procedure, an oral surgeon takes tissue from your soft palate or from other donated materials and replaces your receded gums with the tissue. This surgery helps protect your teeth from decay and improves…
If you have missing teeth or have been wearing dentures for a long time, dental implants are a great way to restore functionality and strength in the jaw. However, some patients could require a sinus lift if they do not have a sufficient base for the implants. During a sinus lift, the oral surgeon lifts…
A chipped tooth can be anything from a minor nuisance to a serious emergency. For our purposes in this article, we will consider instances in which people chip a front tooth as opposed to cases of cracked or broken teeth anywhere in the mouth. There are different considerations based on where the tooth is located…