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Dentistry If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from snoring or sleep apnoea, Evolve Dentistry can help you get that good night’s sleep you’ve been longing for, with Panthera Sleep, an anti-snoring device.
This is a fully custom-made anti-snoring device, the Panthera Sleep appliance is made in an ultra-modern dental laboratory using medical-grade nylon for an exact fit and maximum comfort allowing you to drink and speak normally.
Snoring is the noise made during sleep as a result of turbulent air that passes through the throat. The air is turbulent because the back of the tongue has dropped back, causing the airway to reduce in size. Whilst the person who is snoring can often sleep reasonably well, the person’s partner is usually disturbed for most of the night. This can lead to people sleeping in separate rooms.
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) occurs when the back of the tongue completely closes off the airway during sleep resulting in the person stopping breathing for several seconds, they then start breathing with a gasp or snort. This can occur repeatedly throughout the night and the number of episodes will define if it is mild, moderate or severe. OSA can have a severe impact on a person’s life as they never get into a deep enough sleep to feel refreshed, so are often very tired during the day, this can lead to other health issues. OSA can only be diagnosed by a doctor, usually a sleep physician.
An initial assessment needs to be carried out to identify if a person has symptoms suggestive of OSA. If this is the case, then a referral to their GP is appropriate to investigate further. Other factors such as weight loss (if the patient is overweight), reduction in smoking and drinking and not using sedatives at night can all help. At Evolve Dentistry, we offer patients a Panthera Sleep device which is worn at night and can greatly reduce snoring and the severity of OSA.
Panthera Sleep devices are custom-made mouth guards produced within a laboratory to fit your teeth. They are:
Our specially trained dentists will meet with you to discuss your needs and carry out a full examination. This, along with the responses to a short questionnaire we would have previously asked you and your partner to complete, will enable us to ensure that a Panthera Sleep device is suitable for you.
We will then take a full set of digital impressions of your teeth. Your customised Panthera device will be made in the laboratory to perfectly match your teeth and mouth. Once made, a second appointment will be made for you to be shown how to use it.
This device is not suitable for children and also patients who have active gum disease.
Patients usually see results immediately, but it can take 2-4 weeks for some patients to get used to it in their mouth.
What do I do next?
Contact us today to find out more about how we can help you or your partner stop snoring 01275 842 550.
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A whole decade of being part of the Evolve family!
This month, we’re celebrating a very special milestone as Hannah marks 10 years with us.
Ten years of looking after patients, working alongside the team and being part of everything that makes Evolve what it is today.
We’re so grateful for the care, commitment and personality Hannah brings to the practice.
Thank you for everything you do, Hannah. Here’s to 10 wonderful years! 🥂
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Have you ever wondered whether orthodontic treatment might be worth exploring?
It isn’t only about having perfectly straight teeth.
You might decide to ask about adult braces because:
• you feel self-conscious about crowded or overlapping teeth
• gaps bother you
• your bite doesn’t feel quite right
• teeth have moved since you had braces when you were younger
• cleaning between crowded teeth is difficult
• you avoid smiling in photographs
• you simply want to understand what could be possible
None of these automatically means you need braces.
A consultation is simply a chance to understand your smile, discuss what you’d like to change and find out whether orthodontic treatment is appropriate for you.
#AdultBraces #Orthodontics #SmileConfidence #EvolveDentistry
Do you clench or grind your teeth without realising?
For some people it happens during sleep. Others notice themselves clenching when they’re concentrating or under pressure.
Over time, tooth grinding can contribute to worn or chipped teeth, jaw discomfort, headaches or sensitivity.
Richard explains some of the common reasons people grind their teeth and why it’s worth mentioning if you think you might be doing it.
There isn’t one solution that’s right for everybody, so the first step is understanding what’s happening in your individual case.
#Bruxism #ToothGrinding #DentalHealth #EvolveDentistry
Of course we care about what happens to your teeth.
But we care about how you feel while you’re here, too.
Whether you’re visiting for a routine Healthy Mouth Review, considering a change to your smile or coming to see us because something is worrying you, we want you to feel listened to, informed and comfortable asking questions.
In this short video, Carol talks about the experience she wants every patient to have at Evolve.
Because good dentistry isn’t only about the treatment. It’s about the person receiving it.
#PatientCare #EvolveDentistry #PortisheadDentist #DentalCare
Having amalgam fillings doesn’t automatically mean they need to be replaced.
If a filling is sound and the tooth is healthy, there may be no dental reason to remove it.
Some adults choose to explore replacement because a filling is failing, because of its appearance, or because they have made a personal decision that they would prefer an alternative material.
What matters is having the information you need to make an informed choice.
In this video, we talk through some of the reasons an amalgam filling might be replaced, and when leaving it alone may be the appropriate option.
#AmalgamFillings #SMARTAmalgamRemoval #DentalCare #EvolveDentistry
If you’re considering replacing an amalgam filling, you may have come across the term SMART.
SMART stands for Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique. It is a protocol designed to reduce exposure to mercury vapour and particles while an amalgam filling is being removed.
At Evolve, SMART amalgam removal is available for adults who have made an informed decision to replace their amalgam fillings.
Importantly, we don’t suggest that everyone should have their amalgam fillings removed, and we don’t make claims that removing them will improve your general health.
In this video, we explain what the SMART approach involves and why someone might choose it.
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