If you’ve considered straightening your teeth in the last decade, chances are you’ve heard of Invisalign®. Unlike traditional bracket and wire braces, this advanced system involves wearing a set of thin, transparent plastic aligners that progressively adjust your teeth until they reac
Approximately 35 million Americans are edentulous, meaning they have no teeth, according to the American College of Prosthodontists. If you are missing many, most, or all of your teeth, a denture can help you reclaim the appearance and function of your smile, allowing you to speak and
Your smile is one of your most important physical features. Most people would like to improve one or more aspects of their teeth to boost their confidence and beautify their look. According to a survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 99.7 percent of patients “believe a
The brave men and women of the United States military need their rest to protect our freedoms and serve our nation. Unfortunately, many of these troops suffer from sleep disturbances. In a 2013 report for the journal Sleep, researchers studied 726 soldiers with sleep disorders. They f
According to the American College of Prosthodontists, “more than 35 million Americans do not have any teeth” and “about 15 percent of the edentulous population has dentures made each year.” Artificial teeth can restore the appearance and function of your smile, vastly improving your q
Unfortunately, the American College of Prosthodontists reports: “178 million people in the U.S. are missing at least one tooth. These numbers are expected to grow in the next two decades.” If there is a gap in your smile, Dr. Stephen J. Gershberg can help you fill it with a dental bri
Leading an active lifestyle can help you enjoy time with friends and reduce your risk for health conditions such as cardiovascular disease. As the weather warms up, this is a great time of year to get outside, enjoy the sunlight, and play your favorite sports. May is also National Phy
If you’re one of the 18 million Americans with sleep apnea, your doctor has most likely recommended that you use a CPAP machine. “CPAP” stands for “continuous positive airway pressure” since these devices transmit a steady stream of pressurized oxygen through a mask to your airways, h
If you’ve experienced troubling symptoms such as snoring, gasping during sleep, exhaustion, or sleepwalking, you’ve probably had a sleep study to assess your condition. One of the most common sleep disorder diagnoses is OSA, or obstructive sleep apnea. People with this condition have