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An oral sleep appliance is a tailor-made device that you wear while you sleep to help keep your airway open. It prevents interruptions in your breathing, which are often associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). An oral sleep appliance is a great alternative to a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)...
If you’ve recently learned you need a root canal, you might be feeling a range of emotions — fear, anxiety, or even disbelief. It’s tempting to put it off, thinking it’s not urgent or that the discomfort will eventually go away, but delaying a recommended root canal can lead to...
Losing one (or several) teeth isn't just a cosmetic issue — it causes discomfort and can affect how you speak and eat. It also makes you self-conscious and may interfere with your social life. If you’ve lost a tooth or several teeth in an accident, or from decay or gum...
Gum disease, clinically known as periodontitis or periodontal disease, is a common condition that affects the tissues surrounding your teeth. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it’s a primary cause of tooth loss in adults because it inflames your soft gum tissues and causes the bones...
Your smile is among the first traits others notice about you. So, your self-confidence can be significantly impacted if you don’t feel great about how your smile looks. Most of us probably have at least one thing we don’t like about our smile, whether our teeth aren’t quite straight or...
Have you ever been told that you snore? Most of us don't think of snoring as something to be overly concerned about. However, snoring may be a sign of sleep apnea. If you experience any of the following, you may suffer from sleep apnea: -Daytime fatigue -Morning drowisness -Gasping for...
Bacterial respiratory infections are thought to be acquired through aspiration (or inhaling) of fine droplets from the mouth and throat into the lungs. These droplets contain germs that can breed and multiply within the lungs to cause damage. Recent research suggests that bacteria found in the throat as well as...
Sleep Apnea: There are three types of apnea: obstructive, cental and mixed; of the three, obstructive is the most common. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during the night, maybe hundreds of times. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by a blockage in the airway, usually when soft...
A possible link has been found between gum (periodontal) disease and the delivery of premature, underweight babies. Each year, a quarter of one-million babies are born underweight (less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces). Twenty-five percent without any known risk factors such as smoking, alcohol use and poor nutrition. Expectant mothers...
Diabetes Mellitus, or diabetes as it is commonly called, is a disease in which unusually high levels of sugar are found in the blood due to the body's inadequate utilization of insulin - a hormone manufactured in teh pancreas to produce energy. There are two forms of diabetes: Type 1...
Infective endocarditis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the interior lining of the heart and the heart valves, generally caused by baterial infection. Heart valves that have been damaged or are abnormal are at highest risk for infective endocarditis, but infection can also occur in normal valves when a...
Most of us don't think of snoring as something to be overley concerned about. However, welcome to the 21st century because now we know that frequent loud snoring may be a sign of a much greater problem-sleep apnea. This is the temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep; maybe even hundreds...
Laser gum treatment (LANAP), is an advanced technique to treat periodontal (gum) disease that can save many teeth including some that were previously considered hopeless. Laser gum therapy has dramatic patient benefits including: No cutting of the gum tissue with a scalpel and no stiches. This means an easier recovery...
The dentists at Emery & Scuro DMD and staff are dedidcated to the art and science of modern dentistry, and serving the Rochester area for over 35 years. Because of our extensive continuing education commitment and diverse special interests, our three doctors and professional staff can offer complete, comprehensive, family...
Dental implants can change your life. From a single missing tooth to an entire set of lost teeth, dental implants restore your appearance, speech, nutrition, health and self-esteem. If any of your teeth are missing, you know the consequences can be profound, both physically and emotionally. Why are...
Laser Gum Treatment Lanap (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) Laser treatment is an advanced technique for our doctors to treat gum disease and save many teeth that were previously considered hopeless. A laser light is used to gently remove harmful bacteria and diseased tissue from the gum pocket. This...
Unfortunately the private locally owned dental practice could become a thing of the past, which could also mean that personlized quality care could disappear the same way. Drs. Emery & Scuro's dental office has been and still is familly owned and operated for over 40 years. We realize that your...