Oral Appliance Therapy for Snoring - by Scottsdale Dentist, Dr. Brian Williams

Snoring is the sound of partially obstructed breathing during sleep. While snoring can be harmless, it can also be the sign of a more serious medical condition known as obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the tongue and soft tissues fall back into the throat during sleep, totally blocking the airway. This has been associated with cardiovascular problems and excessive daytime sleepiness.

Oral appliance therapy involves the selection, design, fitting, and use of a specially designed oral appliance that, when worn during sleep, maintains an open, unobstructed airway in the throat. Oral appliances that treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are devices worn in the mouth, similar to orthodontic retainers or sports mouthguards.

Dr. Williams is trained in oral appliance therapy and can help you determine which one is best suited for your specific dental and medical conditions. Dr. Williams will work with your physician as part of the medical team in your diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care.  Oral appliance therapy can take from several weeks to
several months to complete. After your initial phase of treatment is complete, Dr. Williams will continue to
follow you to be sure that treatment remains successful and to evaluate the response of your teeth and jaws.

Benefits of Oral Appliance Therapy:

• More Restful Sleep (for you and your partner)
• Better Oxygenation Levels
• Inexpensive & Non-Evasive (non-surgical)
• Excellent Patient Compliance (alternative to CPAP)
• Better Overall Health

If you would like to be evaluated by Dr. Brian H. Williams for Snoring/Oral Appliance Therapy, please call (480) 889-1800.  

Dr. Brian H. Williams is Collecting Non-Perishable Food Items for Mon's Pantry Community Food Bank

The dental practice of Dr. Brian Williams is collecting canned food/non-perishable items for Mom's Pantry Community Food Bank this holiday season.  We will be accepting donations between November 25th, 2013 and December 19th 2013 at our office located at:

Brian H. Williams, D.D.S., F.A.G.D.

9825 E. Bell Road, Suite 140

Scottsdale, AZ  85260

Below is a list of requested items:

- Canned Fruit 

- Jars of Peanut Butter 

- Boxed Mac & Cheese 

- Canned Green Beans 

- Boxed Mashed Potatoes 

- Canned Chicken Breast 

- Bagged Dry Pinto Beans

- Canned Sweet Corn 

- Canned Sweet Potatoes

- Bagged Spaghetti Pasta 

- Canned Chef Boyardee

- Canned Pumpkin Pie Filling 

- Bagged Top Ramen 

- Bagged or Boxed Dry Rice 

- Boxed Whole Grain Cheerios

- Canned Cranberry Sauce 

We appreciate any items you can donate for this wonderful organization!

Dr. Brian Williams & Team

Locate Hidden Decay with DIAGNOdent

Offered at the office of Dr. Brian H. Williams, DIAGNOdent.  

This safe and pain-free laser light machine detects decay as it appears beneath the surface (from the inside out). DIAGNOdent allows us to locate hidden decay, and with treatment, stop the spread of disease before it destroys the tooth from within. A number scale and an alarm signal the doctor when there are signs of hidden decay.  

For more information on DIAGNOdent, or to schedule a consultation, contact the office of Brian H. Williams, DDS, FAGD, Ltd., at (480) 889-1800.  You may also visit our website at: http://www.brianwilliamsdds.com.
     

November is National TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Awareness Month.

Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) occur as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw joint and surrounding facial muscles that control chewing and moving the jaw. 

Common symptoms of TMD include:
-Pain or tenderness in the face, jaw joint area, neck and shoulders, and in or around the ear when you chew, speak, or open your mouth wide.
-Limited ability to open the mouth very wide.
-Jaws that get "stuck" or "lock" in the open- or closed-mouth position.
-Clicking, popping, or grating sounds in the jaw joint when opening or closing the mouth (which may or may not be accompanied by pain) or chewing.
-A tired feeling in the face.
-Difficulty chewing or a sudden uncomfortable bite – as if the upper and lower teeth are not fitting together properly.
-Swelling on the side of the face (May occur on one or both sides of the face).

Other common symptoms of TMD include toothaches, headaches, neck aches, dizziness, earaches, hearing problems, upper shoulder pain, and ringing in the ears (tinnitis).

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms and would like an evaluation, please contact our office at (480) 889-1800.