Sleep Apnea and Treatment

Sleep apnea is a dangerous condition that can increase the risks of health complications like heart failure, high blood pressure, and stroke. At Patchogue and Hampton Family Dental, we treat patients for sleep apnea in both our Patchogue, NY and Hampton, NY offices.

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the soft tissue in the throat collapses during sleep and causes a full blockage of the airway. When this happens, loud snoring is usually present, followed by silence when the person is not breathing, and then a loud gasp as the body finally forces itself to breathe.

The lack of oxygen and constant waking that sleep apnea causes wreaks havoc on the body. Sleep apnea can increase the risks of dangerous conditions, as well as create daily fatigue. In addition, sleeping partners are also often affected by fatigue, as they are constantly being woken up, too.

Here at Patchogue and Hampton Family Dental, we use SomnoDent to treat patients who have obstructive sleep apnea. This is an oral appliance that keeps the soft palate open. It is custom made; so it is comfortable to wear.

If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, do not delay treatment. Schedule an appointment with us to get on the pathway to healthy sleeping. To schedule at our Patchogue, NY office, call us at (631) 475-1191. To schedule at our Hampton, NY office, call us at (631) 653-5888. Appointments may also be requested at our Patchogue and Hampton Family Dental website, www.pfdentpc.com. 

Botox for Wrinkle-Free Skin

What better way to complement a smile than youthful, smooth skin? At Patchogue and Hampton Family Dental in Patchogue, NY and Hampton, NY, we offer Botox to our patients who want to smooth out wrinkles between their eyebrows.

When we concentrate, frown, or even when we have headaches, the muscles in our face contract and eventually form wrinkles. For some, it comes with aging. However, you do not need to live life with those wrinkles if you do not want to! We offer Botox in our Patchogue, NY and Hampton, NY locations.

Botox is a medication that is injected into the muscles to relax them. Botox works by blocking nerve impulses so that the muscles reduce their activity. Within a few days after the injection, you will begin to notice a difference. Over the next thirty days, the results will improve. Botox has been shown to last for up to four months.

If you are tired of looking tired, older or just do not like the wrinkles between your eyebrows, consider coming into Patchogue and Hampton Family Dental for a Botox consultation. To schedule an appointment at our Patchogue, NY location, call us at (631) 475-1191. To schedule an appointment at our Hampton, NY location, call us at (631) 653-5888. For more information, visit our website, www.pfdentpc.com. 

Lumineers for a Beautiful Smile

Lumineers are a fantastic way to create a strong and beautiful smile almost instantly! If you are insecure about your smile, Lumineers can most likely fix your aesthetic issues! At Patchogue and Hampton Family Dental in Patchogue, NY and Hampton, NY, we offer Lumineers to our patients who want a perfect smile.

Lumineers are ultra-thin ceramic shells that are bonded to your teeth. They go over your existing teeth to cover up any imperfections and look like a perfect aligned, bright, white smile. They are great for fixing the look of gaps, cracks, discoloration, misshapen teeth, and more! Lumineers are permanent; however, they may be removed in the future, if desired. Lumineers are strong and durable, so you can continue to eat sticky and crunchy foods. Lumineers are also stain-resistant, so with a good oral care routine, you can keep them bright and white for a long time! Lumineers are built to last for over twenty years.

To apply Lumineers, we will take pictures of your smile, along with impressions to send to a dental laboratory. The laboratory will create the perfect set of custom Lumineers for you. When you arrive at our office, we will lightly etch your teeth to aid a strong bond and then we will place the Lumineers.

If you thought a perfect ten smile was not possible without surgery or braces, Lumineers will show you that isn’t true! To schedule an appointment in our Patchogue, NY office, give us a call at (631) 475-1191. To schedule an appointment at our Hampton, NY office, call us at (631) 653-5888. More information about Lumineers can be found on our Patchogue and Hampton Family Dental website, www.pfdentpc.com. 

Braces for a Beautiful and Healthy Smile

A straight smile is a beautiful and healthy smile! At Patchogue and Hampton Family Dental in Patchogue, NY and Hampton, NY, we offer braces to our patients. Braces are a traditional route of straitening teeth for both health and cosmetic reasons.

Not only do straight teeth look nice, but they also create a more healthy mouth. Crowded teeth create places for bacteria to hide. Spaced out teeth can create more injury-prone gum tissue. A smile with crowding, spacing, or both can also create abnormal wear-down of teeth.

These days, traditional braces are made of super strong metal alloys. This allows for smooth movement. Your doctor will bond brackets to the fronts of your teeth that will hold a wire. The wire applies continuous pressure on the teeth so that over time, they shift into the directed position. The wire is changed out about once per month. Every case is different, so the time braces are worn for will depend on the patient. The end result is a smile that is beautiful and healthy.

If you are thinking of straightening your teeth, come into Patchogue and Hampton Family Dental for a consultation. To schedule at our Patchogue, NY location, call us at (631) 475-1191. If you want to schedule at our Hampton, NY location, call us at (631) 653-5888. For more information about orthodontics, visit our website, www.pfdentpc.com.