Hypersomnia refers to excess daytime sleepiness and can be a symptom of sleep apnea. When you have sleep apnea, your sleep is constantly being interrupted because breathing becomes obstructed. You may not remember waking up, but your brain rouses just enough to get your airway open again. This prevents you from slipping into the deeper, more restful stages of sleep. Daytime sleepiness, or hypersomnia, is one of the sleep apnea signs that indicate a need for further evaluation. 

When you have hypersomnia, you may feel tired or drowsy throughout the day. You may lack the energy that keeps you from doing everything you want to do. You may even find yourself falling asleep unintentionally at work, behind the wheel or in other inappropriate places. Hypersomnia is not always due to sleep apnea, however. It can also be associated with narcolepsy, sleep deprivation, neurological disease, head injuries and the use of certain medications. An accurate diagnosis will ensure you get the treatment you need. 

If you have sleep apnea with hypersomnia, treatment for the apnea should also alleviate the hypersomnia. CPAP therapy, oral appliance therapy and lifestyle changes can all be good choices to help resolve the sleep apnea and hypersomnia. You may also need to address sleep hygiene factors to ensure you are creating the best possible environment for your rest. Call us to find out more or to schedule an appointment with our Los Angeles sleep apnea specialists. 
 

Dental implants are considered the best option currently in standard care when it comes to replacing missing teeth. Most people are candidates for this procedure, which offers numerous benefits to patients. If you have lost one or more teeth, you may also be a good candidate. Yet, only an experienced dental implants dentist can tell you for sure. 

Some of the benefits you can expect include: 

• Long-lasting results 
  Implants are designed to last a lifetime.
• Worry-free teeth 
  Implants will not slip out of place. Also, they do not need anything beyond normal dental hygiene and routine checkups.
• Natural face shape 
  The natural design of implants helps keep your facial features intact and prevents the collapse of underlying bone tissue that can occur after tooth loss.
• Natural-looking smile 
  Implants are made to look just like your own, natural teeth.
• Bone protection 
  Because implants stimulate bone tissue, they help keep it strong and prevent the resorption that can occur when a tooth has been lost.
• No need to remove 
  You will not need to store your teeth in a glass by the bed, because they will remain securely in your mouth where they belong.
• Clear and easy speaking 
  Implants mean no more mumbling, clicking or speech difficulties.
• No need to change your diet 
  Implants are strong enough to be used like natural teeth, so you can still eat all your favorite foods.
• No more cavities 
  The materials that are used to make implants do not decay or corrode over time.
• Healthier teeth 
  We do not need to alter healthy teeth to place implants, which are supported by the jawbone rather than adjacent teeth.
• Predictable results 
  The success rate of implants is greater than 98 percent, making them one of the most reliable treatment options.

Dental implants are the next best thing to your own teeth. They give you a new smile that looks and feels just like natural teeth. Now you can feel confident with every word you speak, every smile you share and every bite you eat. Call us today to find out more about replacing your teeth with implants or to schedule an appointment with our expert in dental implant surgery in Los Angeles. 

 

Invisalign Teen offers all of the advantages of Invisalign Full but to younger patients. This treatment from our Invisalign provider includes extra features that support progress monitoring and adjusting for continued growth, so a majority of patients under age 17 can receive it. Here is how this treatment works and the advantages it brings to our recipients.
 

How Teeth Are Straightened by Invisalign Teen

Invisalign Teen uses a series of customized clear aligners that fit over teeth to move crooked, spaced, or over-crowded teeth into their correct positions. At regular appointments, patients visit our dentist to have their progress checked and get the next stage of aligners. Most patients finish treatment within a year to a year and a half, but this varies with individual goals.

Additional Features of Invisalign Teen

The aligners used with Invisalign Teen have indicators that let our dentist verify compliance. To work in concert with maturing jaws, the aligners also have special corrective bumps. Due to the activeness and busy lifestyle of teens, the risks of losing or breaking aligners are increased, so extra aligners are included automatically.

Most bite irregularities, including overbite, underbite, crossbite and improper tooth spacing and rotation, can be corrected with Invisalign Teen. To learn more about how this treatment works, patients can schedule a consultation with our expert in Invisalign Teen in Los Angeles.
 

Dental veneers are considered a permanent treatment, but they can fall off under certain circumstances, such as if they are not attached to the teeth properly. Like other treatments, therefore, dental veneers should only be placed by a dentist with the proper education, equipment and experience to do so correctly. Here is more about how veneers can fall off and how this issue can be prevented.

How Veneers Can Fall Off

Veneers can potentially fall off if they are subjected to undue force or installed incorrectly. After getting veneers, patients should avoid using their veneer-covered teeth to bite down on very hard foods. The use of high-quality materials and the careful fitting of veneers can also minimize risks of their falling off.
 

How Our Dentist Places Veneers

Our dentist takes several steps to ensure proper attachment of veneers. First, our dentist precisely designs the veneers based on photographs, bite impressions and X-rays. During placement, our dentist takes time to fit the veneers and bond them to the teeth completely so that they are resistant to force placed on them.

Our dentist can inform patients on how to take proper care of their veneers so that their results last for as long as possible. To learn more about veneers and the importance of having this treatment performed by a professional, patients can schedule a consultation with our expert in dental veneers in Beverly Hills, CA.
 

Snoring is one of the most common symptoms of sleep apnea, but not all snoring is caused by apnea. Only an experienced sleep doctor can determine if your snoring is caused by sleep apnea. If it is, many treatments are available that can help stop the snoring and control your symptoms. 

In patients with obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, the airway becomes obstructed during sleep. The muscles around the throat relax. This usually is not a problem for people without sleep apnea because the muscles are still strong enough to keep the airways open. Yet, in someone with sleep apnea symptoms, this relaxation can result in the complete collapse of the airways, which causes breathing to stop. 

In those with sleep apnea, partial obstruction causes a vibration and the unmistakable sounds of snoring. If you snore loudly or chronically, or if your snoring is regularly interrupted by pauses in breathing, you may have sleep apnea. A sleep evaluation can identify your specific needs, determine the best course of action to control your sleep apnea symptoms, and get your health back on track. Call us today to learn more or to schedule an appointment.

Veneers can be an excellent investment for your smile and your self-confidence. Many of our patients ask us, “How much are veneers?” Our response will be just as personalized for you as our care will be. If you are interested in veneers, several factors can affect the final cost of treatment.

What can affect your final cost? Several things can influence it, including: 

• The complexity of treatment
• The quality of materials used
• The knowledge and experience of the dentist
• The knowledge, experience and quality of the ceramist

When you choose us for your smile, you can be confident that you will always receive the highest quality of materials and work provided. We have completed hundreds of hours of continuous education and are proud members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Our ceramist is a Master Ceramist with more than 20 years of experience. Each aspect of your smile is carefully evaluated and your treatment is planned precisely to ensure the best results you want and deserve. We use beautiful, strong dental porcelain to create a veneer that is indistinguishable from natural enamel and creates a stunning, luminescent look. Call us today to learn more about the cost of veneers or to schedule an appointment with our Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village veneers expert.