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Do you wake up in the morning feeling groggy and tired, regardless of what time you went to bed? Do your shins hurt because your partner keeps kicking you to try to stop the snoring? Do you have consistent headaches or a dry, sore throat in the morning? Not getting enough sleep is no laughing matter. A good night’s sleep is critical to overall health and wellbeing. Yet, many people blame their inability to sleep well on stress at work or big changes in their personal lives. While that may be the case for some people, another common sleep issue is sleep apnea.

 

Patients suffering from sleep apnea have many episodes each night in which they completely stop breathing. These episodes can last 10 seconds or longer and can occur as many as 90 times each hour. With that in mind, it’s easy to see why people with sleep apnea wake up feeling tired and like they haven’t slept at all. Sleep apnea can cause patients to snore or gasp for air as they wake from sleep. However, more than just a lack of sleep can harm their health. Sleep apnea can cause more complications to a patient’s health because oxygen is being restricted from the brain.

 

Once a patient is diagnosed with sleep apnea, a doctor will typically prescribe a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine. While this apparatus is effective in preventing sleep apnea episodes by providing air to the patient’s nose and mouth, many patients don’t use it. The machine includes a mask that is strapped to the patient’s face and is connected to a small machine that sits on a nightstand. Some patients complain that the masks are uncomfortable, and others don’t like the sound they make when running. Therefore, patients aren’t getting necessary treatment, because it’s sitting unused in a drawer or on a nightstand.

However, patients have another option. Dr. Kristen Adams can work with patients to create a dental appliance that shifts the lower jaw forward and ensures that patients don’t stop breathing during their sleep. This appliance is not only small and comfortable, it’s easy to use, easy to clean, and easy to travel with. Many patients compare it to a sports mouthguard.

 

If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea and are not happy with the CPAP machine, call Dr. Adams today to schedule an appointment.

Do perceived flaws in your smile have you feeling self-conscious? For many patients who are dealing with broken teeth, missing teeth, or teeth that are misaligned or stained, self-consciousness can make them avoid social or professional situations, make them hide their smiles behind closed lips or their hands, or make them feel anxious and unsure. If this sounds familiar, it may be time to consider cosmetic dentistry.

 

Dr. Kosta Adams understands the importance of a healthy smile. That’s why he’s committed to helping patients achieve their best, most natural-looking smiles while considering their health, lifestyle, and budget. Here are some common ways that Drs. Adams could help you improve your smile:

 

• Whitening: If years of drinking coffee or red wine are beginning to show on your teeth, you may want to consider teeth whitening. This procedure is often the quickest and least invasive way to improve the appearance of your smile dramatically. With Zoom Whitening, Dr. Adams can lighten your teeth and give you a smile you can be proud to show off in less than two hours.
• Orthodontics: When people think about the process of straightening their teeth they often imagine metal brackets, sharp wires, and rubber bands. Thankfully, adults now have other options available to them. Drs. Adams is a proud provider of Invisalign – an orthodontic treatment system that uses clear plastic trays that are comfortable and removable instead of traditional braces. With Invisalign, you can speak clearly and smile proudly knowing that your friends and colleagues are looking at you, not at your braces.
• Veneers: For patients who have several minor flaws, but don’t have the time, budget, or patience to undergo several treatments, veneers are popular. This thin strip of porcelain bonded to the front of your teeth is shaped to mask imperfections and give you a happy and natural smile.
• Bonding: Another form of cosmetic treatment is dental bonding. This treatment uses tooth-colored resin to fill cavities, reshape a tooth, or to fix a broken or chipped tooth. Instead of fillings that are silver or metal in color, the tooth that is bonded blends in perfectly with all of your other teeth.

 

 

If you’re ready to change your life by changing your smile, call today. Dr. Adams will meet with you to understand your desired results and recommend a treatment plan that will have you smiling proudly.

Keeping your oral health at an optimum level requires diligent at-home care and twice-a-year checkups with your dentist. However, even with the best preventative care, dental emergencies can happen when you least expect them. You could have a child with a chipped tooth on a Sunday afternoon. You could wake up with intense pain the day before an important presentation at work. You could bite into a sourdough pretzel and break a filling just before bedtime.

When you can’t wait for weeks, or even days, for a dental appointment, it’s comforting to know that you have options with your trusted dentists at Personalized Dental Care in Sacramento. Dr. Kosta Adams and Dr. Kristen Adams understand that sometimes, dental emergencies happen and when they do, you need a dentist you can trust, and you need the care quickly. If you find yourself with a dental emergency and you’re in the 95825 area, call our office immediately. We’ll schedule you for an appointment and help you manage the emergency until you can get to the office. Here are a few tips in the case of a dental emergency:

• Sometimes a lost tooth can be saved if you can locate it. Rinse it gently with water, milk, or a saline solution and put it back into the tooth socket. Be sure that you don’t remove any tissue that is attached to the tooth and does not scrub or clean the tooth.
• If your tooth is broken, rinse your mouth with water and use ice or a cold pack to reduce swelling. You can also take over-the-counter pain medication such as Ibuprofen (do not take aspirin).
• If you have trauma to your lips, cheeks, or gums that cause bleeding rinse with saltwater and apply pressure to manage the bleeding.
• Remember that the first 30 minutes after an emergency are critical. Turning to your trusted family dentist ensures that you’re getting care from someone who knows you and your dental history.

In addition to providing expert care in emergencies, Drs. Adams are also skilled at general preventative and restorative dentistry, along with cosmetic dentistry. If you need more information, please call our office to schedule an appointment.

Drs. Kosta J. and Kristen J. Adams, understand that you don’t select a procedure on price alone when you visit a dentist in Sacramento.

 

The doctors spend a lot of time getting to know you and your loved ones and reviewing your current oral and overall health issues. The information they collect from consultations and examinations helps them identify the best services for your needs, preferences, and goals. Budget is just one of many factors behind their recommendations. If your needs are extensive, procedures can be completed over several months or years. The dentists work with you to prioritize urgent procedures, so your budget can cover your needs.

 

 

They also consider your long-term happiness with a given procedure. For example, an inlay or onlay may be a better long-term option than a filling to treat a decayed area. A large filling can threaten the structural integrity of your tooth, which means you may find yourself back at the dentist’s office and possibly for more extensive procedures such as root canal therapy followed by a crown. Also, consider there is significant value in keeping your mouth healthy with the latest and best procedures available.

 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention attributes 86 percent of all health care spending to patients who have at least one chronic medical condition. The CDC reports heart disease and stroke, and cancer, diabetes, obesity, and arthritis are among the most common and costly medical conditions. Interestingly, these and many other conditions have been linked in scientific literature to the bacteria and inflammation of periodontitis or advanced gum disease.

 

When you maintain your oral health, you may be avoiding the trauma of these and other illnesses that dramatically affect the quality of your life. Experience Drs. Kosta and Kristen Adams’ consultative approach to care. Call (916) 999-1302.

At Adams Dental Associates, providing families in the Sacramento, CA area with comprehensive dental care services is our number one priority. From general dental care and prevention to advanced restorations and cosmetic dentistry, our team has the tools, technology, and experience to effectively provide services for patients of all ages.

 

General and Preventative Care

Preventative care is the cornerstone of achieving and maintaining good oral health. We love working with patients to ensure they establish healthy oral hygiene routines and maintain regular check-ups and exams to ensure healthy teeth and gums.

 

During your check-ups, we will perform a thorough dental cleaning where we remove any plaque buildup to prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and other common dental health problems. We will also examine your teeth to identify any potential problems early when they are most easily treated. During these visits, we are also happy to answer any questions you have about dental care.

 

Restorative Care

Sometimes dental problems occur, from cavities to dental injuries, and when they do, we offer restorative care to get your smile healthy. With restorative dentistry, our goal is to get your smile healthy and looking beautiful. Some of the most common restorative services we offer are tooth-colored fillings, crowns and bridges, dental implants, and dentures.

 

Cosmetic Care

A beautiful smile is often synonymous with a healthy smile. Whether you are interested in eliminating years of stains or want to cover up imperfections such as gaps, chips, or cracks, we have cosmetic dental care services that are customized to your needs. Some of our most common services include teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental bonding, and dental implants.

 

 

Emergency Care

Dental emergencies often come out of nowhere and require immediate attention. Whether you are experiencing sudden tooth pain, a loose or knocked-out permanent tooth or a lost dental restoration, we can help. It is important to call the office as soon as you can so we can advise you on home care and get you into the office at a first available appointment.

 

Call Adams Dental Associates today

If you are looking for complete dental care in a comfortable environment, we invite you to call Adamas Dental Associates in Sacramento, CA at (916) 999-1302 to book an appointment.