Most often Dr. Silberman reserves sealants for the cavity-prone years of childhood and adolescence, but sealants can be applied at any age. Dental sealants are comprised of a thin, plastic material that is painted onto the chewing surfaces of the molars (back teeth)....
1. Snoring 2. Choking or gasping during sleep 3. Obesity (body mass index of 30 or higher) 4. Fatigue or day-time sleepiness 5. High blood pressure Dr. Silberman may help you with an effective treatment option for sleep apnea. He would be happy to answer any questions...
Vaccinating your children is the safest and most effective way to prevent very serious diseases. Unfortunately, there are individuals within the media who are fear-mongering and attention-seeking. They doubt the peer-reviewed facts concerning health, and they ignore...
When Dr. Silberman and Barbara’s children were losing teeth, sometimes the tooth fairy brought money, and sometimes Lauren or Joel found a book the tooth fairy left. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and a great time for us to...
There’s one word that makes people wince even more than phrases like “Monday morning” or “income taxes,” and that word is “toothache.” But what is a toothache, exactly? And what causes a toothache? Simply put, a toothache is...
Sleep apnea patients are often older, overweight (especially having fat around the abdomen), male and have thick necks, but men and women of any age or body type can have sleep apnea. Oftentimes, a dental mouthguard can be helpful. Some of the other risk factors are:...
Teeth clenching can cause serious damage to your teeth and jaw. Teeth are designed to fit together smoothly,with the top and bottom teeth touching only when chewing. We all clench our teeth to some degree; it is a natural result of stress or anger. However, frequent...
1. Dental care is safe and effective at any stage of pregnancy. Untreated dental disease can be harmful to you and your baby. 2. Hormonal changes experienced during pregnancy can cause bleeding gums or other dental issues. 3. Gingivitis, or gum inflammation, affects...
Our patients who have been fitted with Snore Guard for sleep apnea have been very delighted. It is more comfortable that the CPAM, Continuous Postive Airway Mask. With Snore Guard, there are no multiple pieces, no wires and no elastic bands. This mouthpiece worn...
Bad breath is a concern of many patients. It is also called halitosis. The cause of bad breath can be any of the following: DIET: The most common cause of bad breath is food. The scent of strong smelling foods like onions and garlic is absorbed into our blood...
