How to Keep Your Smile Healthy During Summer Holidays by downtownsleepdentistry | Jun 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
How to Keep Your Smile Healthy During Summer Holidays Summer is finally here—and with it comes sunshine, road trips, cold drinks, and well-deserved time off. Whether you’re heading to the cottage, hitting the beach, or just enjoying more time outdoors, your...
Graduation-Ready Smiles: The Best Dental Tips Before the Big Day by downtownsleepdentistry | May 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Congratulations Students! Graduation season is here and is a time of celebration, accomplishment, and new beginnings. Whether you’re preparing to walk across the stage, pose for once-in-a-lifetime photos, or cheer on a loved one, your smile is going to be front and...
Signs You Might Have Gum Disease and How to Prevent It by downtownsleepdentistry | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a common yet serious condition that affects millions of people. This disease can start with no symptoms but can exponentially grow to more severe symptoms down the line if it’s left untreated! However, the good...
The Link Between Nutrition and Oral Health by downtownsleepdentistry | Mar 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
March is National Nutrition Month! This month is the best time to reflect on your diet and how it can impact your oral health and overall well being. At Downtown Sleep Dentistry & Oral Surgery, we believe that proper nutrition is crucial for your teeth, mind and...
The Difference Between IV and Oral Sedation: Which Is Best for Your Procedure? by Pierre Miller | Feb 21, 2025 | Sedation and General Anaesthesia
Many patients who are needing treatment for their teeth have this idea that visiting the dentist or undergoing oral surgery can evoke feelings of anxiety or fear. Sedation dentistry offers an amazing solution for these individuals. This allows the patient to feel...
Why Gum Health Is Just as Important as Tooth Health by downtownsleepdentistry | Jan 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
When most people think about oral health, they focus on their teeth and if there are cavities. However, keeping your gums clean and healthy is just as vital in maintaining a healthy smile. Neglecting your gum health can lead to significant oral health problems and...
Why Getting Oral Surgery Isn’t as Frightening as You Might Imagine by downtownsleepdentistry | Dec 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
For a lot of people the idea of having oral surgery can trigger feelings of fear and anxiety that may stem from imagining intricate procedures and extended recovery periods. It might just be the unfamiliarity of it all that leaves you feeling on edge though! But...
TMJ Disorders in Oral Surgery Dentistry: What You Need to Know by downtownsleepdentistry | Nov 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders are common but often misunderstood conditions that affect the jaw and surrounding areas, causing discomfort, limited movement, and pain. As oral surgeons, we often see patients who suffer from TMJ disorders, seeking relief and...
Maximizing Your Dental Insurance Benefits and Cutting Costs: A Guide in Saving Money by downtownsleepdentistry | Oct 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Understanding insurance can be tricky, with all the types of coverage options and discussions about annual limits and deductibles that can leave you feeling overwhelmed at times! However with some planning and a good grasp of the basics you can maximize your insurance...
The Impact of Stress on Oral Health: What Every Adult Should Know by downtownsleepdentistry | Sep 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Stress occurs in everyone’s life, whether it’s from work, personal life, or unexpected events. It’s inevitable to experience anxiety. Stress not only impacts your overall health but it can have some effect on your oral health as well. Understanding how stress can...