March 2018 - Gruelle Dempsey Orthodontics

What to Expect at Your First Visit

At your first visit you will have the opportunity to meet with one of the doctors and one of our expert treatment coordinators. A complimentary x-ray will be taken and analyzed at this appointment if necessary. If treatment is recommended, all treatment options will be thoroughly explained, and we will make a decision together as to what would be the best treatment option for you. All facets of the treatment process will be discussed and all of your questions pertaining to treatment and financing will be answered. Once you’ve decided what treatment option will be best for you, you will be able to begin on your first visit or schedule your treatment at a more convenient time.

Sleep Apnea and the Role of a Dentist

By Jessica Wittler | March 16, 2018

“Apnea” or “apnoea” refers to the suspension of breathing. Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes obstruction of the air passageways in a person’s throat during sleep. It is a serious condition where a patient may stop breathing for as long as 10 seconds while sleeping, causing the brain and the rest of the body…