HOW CAN MY DENTIST HELP ME STOP SNORING?

During sleep the muscles and tissues of the mouth and throat relax, the jaw opens and the tongue falls to the back of the throat. This narrows up the airway and the patient now has to force air through a smaller opening. This creates vibrations in the throat and soft tissue palate known as snoring. It is estimated that more than 90 million people in the U.S. snore while sleeping. Often many people can reduce snoring by wearing a custom fabricated dental device. These devices move the jaw into a more forward and more open position, thereby increasing the three dimensional airway space. This reduces air velocity and soft tissue vibration- and ultimately reduces or eliminates snoring and improves breathing. Clinical studies show that dentist prescribed oral devices...

Looking for options to correct an overbite?

Many of my patients are looking for dental treatment options to help correct their overbite without the discomfort of traditional metal braces. I have written an article that was published on Hive Health Media’s blog discussing how advances in dentistry with Invisalign can provide a clear, wireless and removable solution. I invite you to read and share.   How Can I Correct My Overbite without the Discomfort of Braces?   About the Author Dr. Sowmya Kanumilli is an experienced family and cosmetic dentist in Aldie, Virginia. Connect with her on...

How to Say “NO” To Tooth Loss – 5 Easy Tips for Better Dental Health

Our teeth are built to last a lifetime, but poor oral hygiene habits and disease can cause tooth loss. These five tips from your Aldie VA dentist can help you avoid infection, trauma and disease so you can keep your natural teeth for life. 1. Avoid trauma. Our teeth are wonderful tools, but you should only use them for chewing foods. Avoid trauma by never using your teeth to remove caps from household products or food containers, cracking shells, kernels or nutshells, chewing on office supplies or pens, tearing twine or thread or loosening knots. 2. Stop grinding. Grinding your teeth can transform your bite and be a ticket to an orthodontist’s office. Don’t take stress out on your teeth; instead, talk to your dentist about getting a...