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
