In order to ensure a relaxing and pleasant experience at Miami Designer Smiles, we've answered some of the questions patients of our practice frequently ask. Reviewing these suggestions will help you prepare for your upcoming visit.
Sleep apnea is a condition occurring when your throat collapses while you sleep, blocking your airway. As a result, you experience brief pauses in breathing which may happen hundreds of times a night. Your brain will rouse you from sleep so that you can resume breathing. A common symptom of sleep apnea is snoring.
Yes. If untreated, sleep apnea can lead to life-threatening health problems such as:
There can be many reasons why you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, including:
Almost anyone can develop sleep apnea. Approximately 15 million Americans currently suffer from the condition. However, it generally affects men more than women. Risk factors include obesity, high blood pressure, and loud snoring. Certain studies have also indicated that sleep apnea may be hereditary.
The best way to conclusively determine whether you suffer from sleep apnea is by participating in a diagnostic sleep study conducted by a certified sleep apnea dentist. Miami sleep apnea dentists Dr. Raul Garcia and Dr. Conchi Sanchez-Garcia are members of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), and they can perform all of the necessary diagnostic tests for you.
While there are a variety of sleep apnea treatments, our Miami sleep apnea dentists generally recommend using mandibular repositioning appliances and tongue-retaining devices. These appliances are custom made to fit your teeth and mouth so it will be comfortable and healthy. We find that our patients tolerate sleep apnea appliances much better than CPAP.
Your body needs a certain amount of sleep every night to function properly. When you do not get this minimum amount of sleep, your health, performance, and quality of life may suffer drastically. For some, lack of sleep is a by-product of a chaotic and hectic lifestyle. However, for many people, sleep deprivation is often the result of unrecognized sleep disorders. One of the most common conditions affecting your ability to get a good night’s rest is sleep apnea. Sleep apnea occurs when your airway becomes blocked, depriving your brain of oxygen. In order to resume breathing, your brain rouses you from sleep. This cycle often occurs hundreds of times a night. For you, the end result is a lack of sleep which may jeopardize your long-term health. Some of the Affects of Sleep Loss on Your Everyday Life Sleep loss can affect every aspect of your life. It carries both short-term and long-term consequences, including: Cognitive decline Difficulty concentrating Memory loss Irritability Poor judgment Chronic fatigue An inability to fully enjoy your favorite activities Loss of libido Depression Weight gain Poor performance at work or school Overall decline in physical health Sleep Loss Kills If your sleep apnea goes untreated, it may increase your risk of developing potentially fatal health conditions such as:
If you have read or heard about sleep apnea treatment, you have probably heard of CPAP. CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure. In theory, CPAP is a very effective treatment. In application, it is so poorly tolerated that most patients will not or cannot use it properly and therefore do not get the full benefits. Common problems with CPAP include :
Sedation dentistry uses medication to help you feel more relaxed during your dental procedure. It is an ideal option if you experience severe dental anxiety or if you are having multiple procedures performed in the same day.
Miami sedation dentists Dr. Raul Garcia and Dr. Conchi Sanchez-Garcia offer the following types of sedation:
Yes. Our Miami sedation dentists only perform sedation dentistry using nitrous oxide and conscious oral sedation. With these methods, you will be in either a conscious or semi-conscious state throughout your procedure. Either way, you will be able to breathe on your own and communicate with our Miami sedation dentists during your treatment.
Some types of sedation will not interfere with your ability to drive after your procedure, but others will have a more lasting effect. Dr. Garcia and Dr. Sanchez-Garcia will let you know in advance so you can arrange for a ride if you need it.
The effects of nitrous oxide wear off a few minutes after you stop breathing the gas. Oral conscious sedation drugs can stay in your system for hours, and they may even affect you for the rest of the day, depending on the type of medication our Miami sedation dentist administers to you.
Sleep dentistry, or sedation dentistry, is recommended for patients who have one or more of the following problems that impair dental treatment:
In general, there are few health reasons that prevent a person from taking advantage of sleep dentistry. However, if you:
Also important for sleep dentistry is the ability to plan and prepare for your procedure. This means:
TMD is a condition in which the hard and soft tissues of your jaw are not working in harmony. The muscles try to pull the jaw into a different position than it naturally rests in, or pulls it out of position as it moves through its normal range of movement. Even when you think you’re not working them, your jaw muscles are waging a constant battle against your jaw and teeth. The impact on your jaw can be pain, sticking in position, clicking, and worn or damaged teeth. But the effects go far beyond there. Because the jaw muscles work in concert with the neck muscles to hold the spine upright, you might suffer misaligned cervical vertebrae and pinched nerves. Sometimes, this effect can spread to the rest of the body. Your jaw muscles can also dramatically impact local nerves and blood vessels, especially the trigeminal nerve, a crucial nerve that is commonly cited as the origin of migraine headaches.
A neuromuscular dentist is trained in the treatment of not just the teeth in your mouth, but in the full system of hard and soft tissue that makes up your mouth. This includes the jawbone and muscles that are often to blame for TMD. Neuromuscular dentists have the tools to diagnose TMD scientifically, using jaw tracking, electromyography, and electrosonography. By creating a comprehensive picture of the hard and soft tissue in your jaw, a neuromuscular dentist can help you understand the extent of your TMD and design a comprehensive treatment plan.
At Miami Designer Smiles, both of our dentists have received extensive training in neuromuscular dentistry at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). They have helped many patients in the Miami area to receive relief from neuromuscular dental problems, including TMD.
Video courtesy of Marina Del Rey Dentist, Dr. Scott Tamura Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD/TMJ disorder) is condition occurring when your temporomandibular joint, the joint connecting your jaw to your skull, becomes misaligned. TMJ disorder can result in chronic, debilitating pain. However, the condition is easily treated using the principles of neuromuscular dentistry, which focus on bringing your jaw and bite back to its ideal resting position.
There are many factors which may contribute to your developing TMJ disorder. These include:
Symptoms of TMJ disorder include:
Miami neuromuscular dentists Dr. Raul Garcia and Dr. Conchi Sanchez-Garcia will examine your temporomandibular joint for pain and tenderness, listen for clicking or popping sounds during jaw movement, look for limited range of motion in your jaw, and examine your bite. Sometimes, panoramic x-rays will be taken to provide a more detailed view of your jaw and teeth to rule out other causes of your symptoms. In certain situations, an MRI or CT scan may be ordered as well.
Treatment is different for everyone and depends on the nature and severity of your TMJ disorder. Our Miami neuromuscular dentists will first work to alleviate the pain caused by your TMJ disorder, and then they will correct the underlying issues causing the misalignment of your jaw. Possible treatments may include:
To ensure you receive all the spa treatments you want, when you want, not only is advance booking suggested, it is highly recommended. Guests may book up to one month in advance of their arrival. Some treatments may not be available every day. Call our reservation agents at 800-407-3002 or directly to the spa at 435.652-5782 to reserve your appointments for spa, health and fitness.
We respectfully ask that you give the Spa a minimum of 24 hours notice if you must cancel an appointment. The full service(s) cost will be charged for any late cancellation or no-show appointment. A 48 hour notice is requested for multiple services or package appointments.
Our opening hours are 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday and 9 a.m. to Midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, rain or shine, year-round. We are closed December 25th. If you have a massage or a body treatment, we recommend you arrive 30 minutes prior to your appointment.
Please notify a spa professional before scheduling your appointment and they will suggest a plan that’s right for you.
A robe, slippers and lockers are provided for your convenience at the spa or you may choose to wear the robe from your room. It is recommended that you shower before receiving your treatment and that you disrobe for your spa services. Your therapist will leave the room as you disrobe and you will lay under a sheet on the table.
Arriving late will limit the time for your spa treatment, lessening its effectiveness and your enjoyment. As your service was reserved at a specific time, your treatment will end at its set time so that the next guest is not inconvenienced and the full treatment price will apply.
If you have a gender preference, please advise the spa reservationist at the time of making your appointment.
Please leave all valuables in your room’s safety deposit box or the secured lockers in the changing rooms. Rela is not responsible for lost or forgotten valuables.
If you have a gender preference, please advise the spa reservationist at the time of making your appointment.
Shaving is recommended but please be sure to do so no less than four hours prior to your scheduled appointment. Certain products may irritate newly-shaven skin.
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