Benefits of Oral Appliance Therapy:

Sleep apnea can take over your life and turn it upside down. Dr. Anna Lee and her team are able to evaluate your needs and provide you with options in order to reduce the negative impact of your sleep apnea on your life. Individuals who struggle with sleep apnea can wake up hundreds of times a night in order to gasp for breath. Once they have the air they need, the body attempts to fall back to sleep only being woken a few minutes later gasping for another breath of air. This disruption in rem sleep can cause people to feel they are never getting the restful sleep needed to fully function at their best. There are multiple benefits of oral appliance therapy that can help to fix sleep apnea so you can rest easy.

·       Ease of use - Some patients prefer oral appliances because they can be easy to wear. For most patients it takes just a few short weeks to get used to sleeping with an oral appliance in their mouth.

·       Small and easy to transport for travel-Unlike CPAP, oral appliances are small enough to fit in the purse or carry-on bag.

*Oral Appliance Therapy may cause side effects: soreness of the mouth, saliva build-up, nausea, and damage or permanent change in position of the jaw, teeth and mouth.

For more information about sleep therapy and how dental device can help you, contact Dr. Anna Lee and her team today.

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Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) for Sleep Apnea

Oral appliances for the treatment of sleep apnea continue to increase in popularity for many sleep apnea sufferers.  Over 100 different oral appliances are FDA approved for the treatment of sleep apnea.  These appliances are worn in the mouth, just like a sports mouth guard or an orthodontic appliance while sleeping.  Oral appliances hold the lower jaw forward just enough to keep the airway open and prevent the tongue and muscles in the upper airway from collapsing and blocking the airway. Two common oral appliances are the mandibular repositioning device and the tongue retaining device.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has approved Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) as the first line treatment for patients diagnosed with mild to moderate sleep apnea. The AASM also recommends oral appliances for patients with severe sleep apnea, who are unable to tolerate or cannot wear Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices, or as additional help when using a CPAP device.

For more information on Oral Appliances contact Dr. Lee and her team today.

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Cons Of Veneers

Are you unhappy with your smile? Do you look in the mirror and imagine yourself with a beautiful, healthy smile that you used to have? You can reclaim that. But weighing your options on what restorative process is right for your smile is important prior to jumping in. Veneers are a thin piece of porcelain that is placed on the outer layer of your teeth. They cover your existing teeth and help to restore your smile. While there are tons of positives to making the choice to get veneers there are a few negatives that you should be aware of prior to making this choice says, Dr. Anna Lee.

Dental veneers are more costly than standard fillings because they require the dentist to evaluate your smile, place material on each of your teeth that is shaped correctly and fits properly in your mouth. The cost of veneers depends on multiple aspects and can be determined once you and Dr. Lee evaluate your smile needs.

They are not repairable if they chip or crack, and if not done correctly veneers can make your teeth look large and unnatural. If you have chipped or cracked a veneer contact the dentist immediately, they may be able to just reapply the porcelain if it is bonding that has just come off. Otherwise, you may need to have a new veneer made for that tooth.

If you are struggling with your smile, talk to Dr. Anna Lee and her team about the possibility of veneers. If you have any questions about treatment options of broken, fractured or chipped teeth, please call Dr. Anna Lee at 626-335-5114 for a complimentary examination.

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4 Pros To Choosing Veneers

Veneers are a thin covering that lays over the existing tooth. They can help to restore your smile if your teeth are worn down, uneven, or have damage due to trauma. Veneers fit over your existing teeth and are bonded to the front of your teeth. Once your veneers are placed you have the benefit of a fully functional smile. Veneers require you to brush and floss them.  Here are the pro’s of veneers;

Benefits of veneers:

·       Provide a natural tooth appearance

·       Gum tissue tolerates porcelain well

·       Change tooth’s color and shape

·       Minimal tooth (enamel) reduction

If you are struggling with your smile, talk to Dr. Anna Lee and her team about the possibility of veneers. If you have any questions about treatment options of broken, fractured or chipped teeth, please call Dr. Anna Lee at 626-335-5114 for a complimentary examination.

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Dental Veneers

Dental veneer is a thin layer of tooth-colored material placed over the front surface of the tooth to improve its appearance and esthetics.  Veneers usually restore upper and lower anterior (front) teeth with small chips and discolorations. Sometimes, veneers restore worn dentition and diastemas (spaces between teeth). 

There are two types of material used to fabricate veneers; composite and porcelain.  Both composite and porcelain veneers strive to achieve the same result; they create bright, while smiles with beautifully aligned and natural looking teeth.  Patients need to consult with the dentist to decide which veneer material is the most appropriate for their teeth.

If you are considering veneers as an option, you will want to make sure that you find a dentist who has experience placing veneers. For more information about veneers or for a consultation contact Dr. Lee and her team today.

Inlays and Onlays

You deserve a million-dollar smile that doesn’t break the bank. When you smile it is the first thing that people notice about you. When your smile isn’t as beautiful and healthy as you want it, you may begin to attempt to hide your smile or avoid family photos. Dr. Lee and her team can help to restore your smile using Inlays and Onlays.

Inlays and onlays are dental restorations that are smaller versions of crowns that leave undamaged areas of the tooth intact.  Inlays and onlays are known as indirect fillings and they require two dental visits.  Unlike a standard filling (amalgam or composite) that is performed in one visit, inlays and onlays are fabricated in a laboratory and cemented to the surface of the tooth during a second visit.

Inlays and onlays are fabricated with composite resin, porcelain, or gold. They are more esthetic but more fragile. The dentists decide the type of dental material or dental procedure that is appropriate to restore the broken or chipped tooth.

For a consultation on how to restore your smile, contact Dr. Anna Lee and her team today.

Dental Crowns (Dental Cap)

A crown is a type of dental restoration that completely caps a tooth.  Crowns may be needed when teeth are broken, fractured or chipped. Sometimes, crowns restore teeth with broken and large fillings, tooth decay or after root canal treatment. Crowns help to restore your smile back to a healthy place.

 Crowns are typically bonded to the tooth using dental cement. Crowns can be made from different materials; metal, porcelain fused to metal, all resin, or all ceramic. Crowns are often used to improve the strength or appearance of teeth.

 Different types of crowns have their unique benefits. Metal crowns have high strength and toughness that resist fracture and wear. They provide a good seal against leakages but they are unaesthetic and do not look natural.  Porcelain and resin crowns are esthetic and they mimic natural teeth, but they are not as strong and durable.

For more information on crowns contact Dr. Lee and her team today.

Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) for Sleep Apnea

Oral appliances for the treatment of sleep apnea continue to increase in popularity for many sleep apnea sufferers.  Over 100 different oral appliances are FDA approved for the treatment of sleep apnea.  These appliances are worn in the mouth, just like a sports mouth guard or an orthodontic appliance while sleeping.  Oral appliances hold the lower jaw forward just enough to keep the airway open and prevent the tongue and muscles in the upper airway from collapsing and blocking the airway. Two common oral appliances are the mandibular repositioning device and the tongue retaining device.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has approved Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) as the first line treatment for patients diagnosed with mild to moderate sleep apnea. The AASM also recommends oral appliances for patients with severe sleep apnea, who are unable to tolerate or cannot wear Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices.

Benefits of Oral Appliance Therapy:

·       Ease of use - Some patients prefer oral appliances because they can be easy to wear. For most patients it takes a few weeks to get used to sleeping with an oral appliance in their mouth.

·       Small and easy to transport for travel - unlike CPAP, oral appliances are small enough to fit in the purse or carry-on bag.

*Oral Appliance Therapy may cause side effects: soreness of the mouth, saliva build-up, nausea, and damage or permanent change in position of the jaw, teeth and mouth.

For more information contact Dr. Lee and her team at http://www.glendorasleep.com/