A smart new dental alternative for treating sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder. When
someone stops breathing repeatedly during sleep, they have sleep apnea.
There are several types of sleep apnea, but the most common type is
obstructive sleep apnea. This occurs when your throat muscles relax and
block your airway during sleep. The most noticeable sign of obstructive
sleep apnea is snoring, but many snorers do not have sleep apnea. Signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include:
- Excessive daytime sleepiness (hypersomnia)
- Loud snoring
- Observed episodes of breathing cessation during sleep
- Abrupt awakenings accompanied by shortness of breath
- Awakening with a dry mouth or sore throat
- Morning headache
- Difficulty staying asleep (insomnia)
- Difficult-to-control high blood pressure
Self-ligating Damon® System braces can reduce your treatment time
If you haven’t yet heard about the amazing Damon System® of
self-ligating dental braces, you will. Damon is a revolutionary system
of high-quality dental braces and arch wires. It offers people who want
to straighten their teeth several advantages over other bracing methods.
It can actually help Dr. Payne avoid the extraction of healthy teeth,
or the use of palatal expanders to create space. These traditional
procedures can be uncomfortable and lengthen treatment time. They may
also lead to a narrower arch. Damon smiles, on the other hand, use very
light forces to straighten teeth and enhance the overall facial
appearance for each patient. The result: full, natural-looking smiles.
A clear alternative to braces: Invisalign® clear aligners
Consider Invisalign for the beautiful straight teeth you’ve always
wanted – without braces. A complimentary consultation with Dr. Michael
Payne – an Invisalign certified Preferred Provider – can determine if
Invisalign is right for you. Michael H. Payne, DDS, MSD, is a board-certified orthodontist and
member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental
Association, California Association of Orthodontists and California
Dental Association. He has practiced orthodontics exclusively in
Sacramento since 1998.
What is Invisalign?
Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable and comfortable
aligners that no one can tell you’re wearing. You can smile more during
treatment and after. Invisalign is made with 3D computer imaging
technology and has been proven as effective as traditional metal dental
braces.
Why Invisalign?
Not only are the aligners virtually invisible, they are easily
removable, so you can eat and drink what you want and brush or floss as
needed. They are also comfortable, with no irritating metal used during
treatment. This means that you will spend less time with Dr. Payne in
his Sacramento, CA office getting adjustments. Invisalign also lets you
see how straight your teeth will look when treatment is finished.
During treatrment, you’ll visit us about once every six weeks to
ensure that everything is progressing as planned. Total treatment time
typically requires from nine to 15 months. The number of aligners worn
during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both estimates will vary from
one person to another.
Invisalign is great for teenagers and adults who want to straighten
their teeth almost invisibly and discreetly, thus avoiding any
embarrassment that may be caused by traditional metal dental braces.
American River Orthodontics provides services to communities in
Sacramento County, CA and near East Sac, including Sacramento,
Carmichael, Rancho Cordova, Fair Oaks and Arden-Arcade. Braces
orthodontist Dr. Michael H. Payne offers solutions so straighten teeth
as well as orthognathic surgery for conditions such as overbite. These
include:
• Dental braces (orthodontics) • Braces for kids • Braces for adults • Braces for teeth
• Clear braces • Damon braces • Invisalign clear aligners • Invisalign or braces consultation
Straighten teeth at any age
Many adults in the Sacramento, CA area still don't know that they can
straighten crooked and poorly spaced teeth with adult orthodontics.
Advances in technology and orthodontic techniques have created new
opportunities for adults who may have missed out on much-needed
childhood orthodontic care to have beautiful straight smiles, as well as
those whose smiles have deteriorated over time. And new materials mean
you don't have to have traditional metal dental braces. You can even
straighten your teeth "invisibly."
Orthodontic treatment is no longer just for kids and teens. In fact,
the American Association of Orthodontists cites that one in five (over
20 percent!) orthodontic patients is now over the age of 21! Many adults
are choosing treatment because they understand the importance of
maintaining their oral health, and they want to feel better about their
appearance. Now you ,.
Braces? What about your image?
Are you bummed because you need braces? Are you afraid you will be
forced to hide out in your room for two years and wear a paper bag over
your head when you leave the house? Thanks to advanced orthodontics from
Michael H. Payne, DDS, MSD, a board-certified Sacramento orthodontist,
those days are officially over. Dr. Payne offers the most advanced
orthodontic treatment options and technology – including Invisalign® and
the Damon System® in the greater Sacramento, CA area.
You've got choices, and they're all good
Invisalign Teen® gives you a whole new way to achieve a “clearly”
amazing smile – without the embarrassment of "metal mouth"! With
Invisalign Teen, you won’t have to turn down a date or miss out on the
yearbook pictures. Invisalign Teen aligners are a perfect fit for your
lifestyle because they are:
- Clear
- Removable
- Super-comfortable
- Customized just for you
Early treatment can save your child from big problems later.
The best time for your child to have a first orthodontic exam is when
they are 7 years old. While there is no exact age for children to begin
orthodontic treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists
recommends seeing an orthodontist around age 7. By this time, most
children have a mix of baby teeth and adult teeth, making it easier for
Dr. Payne to identify and correct tooth and jaw problems without
surgery. Dr. Payne is a board-certified orthodontist and
member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental
Association, California Association of Orthodontists and California
Dental Association. He has practiced orthodontics exclusively in
Sacramento since 1998. Early treatment allows Dr. Payne to:
- Guide jaw growth so permanent teeth come in straight
- Regulate the width of the upper and lower arches
- Create more space for crowded teeth
- Avoid permanent tooth extractions later in life
- Correct thumb-sucking and improve minor speech problems
