• Does your bed partner complain about your snoring? 
• Is your bed partner tired and irritable during the day?
• Does your bed partner show signs of depression?

A recent study by Sleep and Breathing, focused on the bed partners of snorers.  The study found that when a snorer was treated, the bed partners depression scores improved.

This was one of the first studies to include a snoring and/or sleep apnea sufferers bed partner. 

At Dental Sleep and TMD Center of Illlinois, we truly belive treating your sleep apnea and snoring can help improve your relationships!

Find out more about treating your snoring with an Oral Appliance by arranging a consultation with Dr. Lydia Sosenko of Naperville, Illinois.

At your initial “Dream Smile” consultation, Dr. Weyneth will help you chose the best plan to create the Smile of your Dreams!

Our friend, Debbie Slutzky of Nutrition and Health Counseling, shared this wonderful and Healthy Pie Recipe in Celebration of National Pie Day
Whole Wheat Pizza Pie
with Artichokes and Pecorino
Serves 4
When you start with store bought dough, homemade pizza
comes together in minutes. Look for whole-wheat dough in the refrigerator
section of health food stores and some supermarkets. Frozen artichoke hearts
are a convenient alternative to steaming fresh artichokes, and they retain much
of their nutrients. Counting both leaves and heart, 1 medium artichoke has 60
calories, more than 6g of fiber and 4g of protein. Olives are a good source of
Omega 3 fatty acid which is a type of unsaturated fat and is important for
cardiovascular and neurological health.

Ingredients:

4 frozen artichoke hearts, thawed or 1 jar marinated
artichoke hearts

1 TBSP fresh lemon juice

1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil, plus more for baking sheet

1 lb whole wheat pizza dough, room temperature (make sure
you leave the dough out of the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before using)

1 cup ricotta cheese, preferably fresh packed

2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced

¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved

3 oz pecorino Romano cheese, shaved with a vegetable
peeler

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves

Directions:

1. Thinly slice the artichoke hearts crosswise,
   then place in a small bowl. Add lemon juice (if using frozen artichokes) and
   toss to coat.
2. Preheat oven to 550?F. Lightly oil a baking
   sheet. Stretch dough to a 12×16 oval. Place dough on prepared sheet and brush
   with 1 TBSP olive oil, making sure to coat the edges well. Scatter spoonfuls of
   ricotta over dough. Top evenly with tomatoes, artichokes, olives and
   three-quarters of the pecorino. Season with ¾ tsp salt (or to taste) and
   pepper.
3. Bake pizza until crust is browned and toppings
   are heated through, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with basil and
   remaining pecorino, and serve immediately.

Per serving:  579 calories; 9.7g saturated fat; 9.8g
unsaturated fat; 46.9mg cholesterol; 71g carbohydrates; 28.4g protein; 1307mg
sodium; 10.8g fiber

WHAT IS O.A.T?  O.A.T. stands for oral appliance therapy, a conservative treatment option that consists of a custom made dental appliance, similar to a sports mouth guard, which is worn at night while you are sleeping.  Oral appliances are commonly used for keeping the airway open by bringing the lower jaw forward and preventing the tongue and other tissue from collapsing back into the throat.

WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR O.A.T.?  O.A.T. is a good treatment option for patients who snore and/or have mild apnea.  It is also an excellent treatment option for patients with moderate to severe apnea who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy and do not require surgery.  O.A.T. may also be a great option for people searching for a less cumbersome, easily transportable, and much more comfortable than a CPAP machine.

HOW DO I KNOW IF AN ORAL APPLIANCES IS FOR ME?  A minimum of 8 healthy teeth are usually required in each jaw ( 8 on top jaw and 8 in lower jaw.)  CPAP devices may be the “gold standard of care for apnea”, but if you have primary snoring, mild apnea, or are seeking alternative treatment for moderate to severe apnea, an oral appliance may be your best choice of treatment for you. 

WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE AND ARE THEY COMFORTABLE?  There are many different oral appliances for the treatment of snoring and apnea.  The choice depends on many factors including each person’s individual anatomy and lifestyle demands. They feel similar to professionally fitted sports guards and night guards. Most people find them far more comfortable and convenient than the CPAP device.

 Samples Of FDA Approved Oral Appliances

YES, I AM INTERESTED.  WHAT IS MY NEXT STEP?   Call our office to set up a consultation visit with our doctors to discuss if oral appliance therapy is the answer for you and which sleep appliance would be best suited for you. Allow a half hour for your New Patient Consultation, if you had a sleep study you will need to fax it to our office prior to your appointment.

 Office:  (630) 369-5508  Fax:  (630) 369-7416

Tooth grinding at night, also known as Bruxism, is a very common sleep problem that affects up to 75% of adults at some point in their lives.  Fortunately, dentists regularly notice the signs of tooth wear and will prescribe their patients a nighttime mouth guard to effectively cover and protect your teeth and keep your teeth healthy for life.

While nighttime mouth guards are effective in protecting your teeth, they do no treat sleep apnea or snoring.  In fact, mouth guards can actually amplify your sleep apnea. Recent studies have found tooth grinding rarely occurs by itself. In fact, sleep apnea was found to have the greatest association with those who grind their teeth at night.[1]

 How do you know if you have sleep apnea?  If you suffer from any of the following symptoms, you may have untreated sleep apnea.

• Waking up after a full nights sleep unrefreshed, feeling tired
• Dry mouth, sore throat and/or gastric reflux
• Morning or evening headaches
• Loud snoring
• Waking up at night to urinate
• Sweating while sleeping
• Weight Gain
• Short term memory problems
• High blood pressure
• Mood swings and relationship problems

Treating sleep apnea will make a tremendous improvement in the quality of your life.  There are several options available to people that grind their teeth and have sleep apnea. A CPAP or Oral Appliance Therapy are both effective treatment options. Consult with your physician to start treating your sleep apnea and make a difference in your life. 

Dr. Lydia Sosenko, Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine

Founder of Dental Sleep and TMD Center of Illinois

www.TiredofSnoring.com

But you CAN Fix Them Fast,   with a Comfortable, Affordable,  Smile Makeover…

Discover How You Can Finally End Any Dental Problems, Embarrassment

And Frustrations With A Free Smile Makeover Consultation

If you are a spectacularly afraid dental patient who has put off needed dental care, or you look in the mirror and see a smile that embarrasses you, or if you’ve had bad dental experiences in the past, then this blog may just be the most gratifying one you’ve ever read.

Before we tell you the most common reasons why patients choose  our Award Winning Naperville Dental Office to give them the smile of their dreams, let me ask you a few questions:

• Do you dislike your chipped, missing, crooked, or stained teeth?
• Would you like to have whiter, straighter teeth that look magnificent?
• Would you like to look and feel 10 years younger and receive compliments about your attractive smile?
• Have you been putting off going to the dentist due to fear, anxiety or pain sensitivity?
• Have you ever wondered what it would be like to smile with CONFIDENCE and feel extremely ATTRACTIVE?
• Are you ever embarrassed or frustrated with your teeth and/or your smile?
• Do you have teeth that overlap, are twisted, crooked, or have gaps…and would like a simple pain-free solution that gives you a fantastic smile almost instantly?
• Do you want to smile with confidence once again by showing off the smile that you truly deserve? The one that lights up a room and sparkles?

If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, we can help you fix these problems while also giving you the smile you’ve always dreamed of. With advanced dentistry and our extensive training we can take any smile, no matter how bad, and turn it into a gorgeous smile that you would normally see on T.V. shows like “Extreme Makeover”.

When you have a more attractive smile, an excitement and confidence will ignite in you that you haven’t felt in a long time. Maybe even the same feeling that you got when you fell in love for the first time.

And all this happens very quickly! You may see your results INSTANTLY!

Quite simply, we believe coming in for your FREE Smile Makeover Consultation and finding out how we can help you out…without you feeling any pressure to do any care, will be the best thing you’ve ever done for your self-confidence.

When you come in, you will get a chance to see first hand what your smile can truly look like without having to agree to any kind of treatment. In fact, what’s so amazing about our camera is that we can show you different ways of getting your smile straighter, whiter, healthier, stronger, and much more BEFORE you ever agree to have any care!

When you come in, here’s something you really need to understand; our practice is filled with great, happy, and fun patients.  One of the main reasons is that when they come into our office, we treat them like family.

If you truly want healthier, more attractive and confident teeth, then please call today to set up your FREE Smile Makeover Consultation!

With you in mind,

Bryan Weyneth, D.D.S.

Feeling Tired?

Ask us about our Home Screening Night Test. 

Mary Ellen Hughes trying out the ARES at Home Sleep Screening Device, making sure the fit and feel will be comfortable for our patients.

 Determine how likely your snoring may be related to your overall health.

 It is common for sleep apnea to go undiagnosed by physicians. Sleep apnea is difficult to detect during a routine office visit. Take a moment to answer the following questions

Snore – Do you snore?
Tired – Do you feel tired, fatigued or sleepy during the daytime?
Observed – Has your bed partner observed you stop breathing during your sleep?
Pressure – Do you have or are you being treated for high blood pressure?

 Did you answer yes to any questions? Discuss the possibility of sleep apnea with your physician and let him/her know your concerns.

 Dr. Lydia Sosenko, general dentist in Naperville, Illinois,  is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and the founder of Dental Sleep and TMD Center of Illinois.  She offers snoring and apnea patient’s relief through professional oral appliance device therapy. Visit www.TiredofSnoring.com for more information.

That’s a great question and I hope that I can give you an easy run down on what to expect when the dentist or hygienist is screening you for decay with the laser cavity detector.

The laser cavity detector measures the fluorescence of decay, which tells Dr. Weyneth if decay is actually present and how deep it is located inside the tooth.  It gives Dr. Weyneth a range of numbers which appear on the screen and has an audible noise that allows YOU to co-diagnose yourself with a high pitched noise alert when an area has a suspicious or decayed area.

So let’s say the Dr. Weyneth checks the grooves on your teeth and the range of numbers is very low.  Then you will need sealants.  Simple as that!  Get the sealants placed on all grooved teeth and protect them since that’s where 80% of all cavities start!  Sealants are great protectors for children and adults.

Now let’s say that Dr. Weyneth checks the grooves on your teeth and the range of numbers is in the mid-range.  Then there is several ways to treat these suspicious areas.  One is to monitor the area by recording that number and checking it again at each cleaning appointment.  The dentist will usually give you an in office fluoride treatment and a take home fluoride treatment to try and remineralize this area.  Very conservative treatment especially if you are not one opposed to fluoride treatment…your choice.  Another way to treat these suspicious areas is to clean out the grooves and place a sealant or shallow filling where the area was cleaned out.  This saves tooth structure also by catching the suspicious area at its earliest development and stops it in its tracks!

Now let’s say you get a high range number and high pitched audible noise on the laser cavity detector.  In this case, there is nothing left to do but place a filling.  The good news is again, the decay is being caught at its earliest stages of development and a smaller, more conservative filling can be placed which saves you money, less discomfort, and tooth structure so the tooth can be as strong as it can be.

Sherman Oaks Dental has been providing general and family dental service in the Naperville area for over 16 years.  Our goal has always been to provide our patients with the best care that we possibly can with every means necessary and available.  You will find that most dentists do not own this technology.  We learned very early that decay has changed its appearance over the years and so has the treatment.  We believe in treating teeth as conservatively as possible in order to prevent decay,  save you time in the dental chair, save you as much money as we can, prevent future pain and save as much tooth structure as possible.  We believe the laser cavity detector can help us do just that for you and your family!!! 

 If you or someone you know would be interested in having their teeth checked with the laser cavity detector then we urge you to give us a call at 630-369-5225 today and make an appointment!

 With you in mind,

Bryan Weyneth, D.D.S.

On Dec. 2, 2010, Dr. Sosenko first published this article in Glancer Magazine.  As our team at Dental Sleep and TMD Center of Illinois began setting up our office for the holidays, we remembered how many of our patients commented on being tired of the Holidays.  Here’s the recap:

The first question you need to answer is: How are you sleeping?

 Many individuals suffer from unexplained chronic fatigue symptoms including:

• Chronic Sleepiness
• Daytime Drowsiness
• Depression
• Poor Job Performance
• High Blood Pressure
• Morning Headaches
• Nocturia

 The other day a gentleman came in to my office with his sleep study. For over 5 years he had been subjected to unnecessary and inconclusive medical testing, he was finally asked by his physician if he slept well at night.  His answer? “Not really, I awaken frequently, and sometimes gasp for breath.” His physician recommended a sleep test.  The sleep test results were positive for moderate sleep apnea. He was prescribed a CPAP machine, and found his way to my office to be fitted for an oral appliance. 

 After years of suffering from symptoms of chronic fatigue, one test changed his life. A sleep test can change your life, too.

 Untreated sleep apnea is a life-threatening medical condition which can cause high blood pressure, strokes, heart attacks, headaches and much more.  If you are snoring, or believe you may be suffering from sleep apnea, Please discuss your situation with your physician. 

 Dr. Sosenko is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and the founder of Dental Sleep Medicine of Illinois.  She offers snoring and apnea patient’s relief through professional oral appliance device therapy. Visit www.TiredofSnoring.com for more information.

by MORGAN CHESKY / KVUE News Follow: @MorganC_KVUE kvue.com

Posted on November 11, 2011 at 10:00 PM

Updated Friday, Nov 11 at 10:42 PM

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