Is your chronic snoring the result of sleep apnea? Not necessarily. It’s estimated that 50 percent of adults snore, but less than half of those people are affected by sleep apnea. So while every obstructive sleep apnea sufferer snores, not all sufferers have sleep apnea. (Kind of like how every square is a rectangle, but not every rectangle is a square.) Let’s take a look at the connection between snoring and sleep apnea in Colorado Springs to help you determine what’s causing your interrupted sleep.
Snoring and Sleep Apnea: What’s the Difference?
July 14, 2016
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Why Visit the Dentist in Colorado Springs Every Six Months
July 8, 2016
Some people (mistakenly) believe six month visits to the dentists are unnecessary. What they don’t realize is that preventive care from your dentist in Colorado Springs drastically reduces your risk of developing cavities and gum disease. Don’t skip out on this regular appointment — even if you don’t think you need it. Preventive dental care is vital to solid dental health.
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Solving Tooth Pain with the Top Dentist in Colorado Springs
June 25, 2016
Although pain is never pleasant, it can be very important. Pain is the body’s way of alerting you that something is wrong. Sometimes relieving pain requires no thought—like when your hand gets too close to a flame and you instinctively pull away. Other times, such as when you experience tooth pain, seeking the advice of a dental professional may be necessary to relieve the pain. Colorado Springs top dentist Dr. Anderson at Anderson Family Dental has helped hundred of patients eliminate their tooth pain. Let’s consider some of the reasons tooth pain happens and what can be done to get rid of the pain.
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CEREC in Colorado Springs
June 10, 2016
Sometimes you just have to take the good with the bad. Finding out that you need to have a dental crown may not be the news you wanted to hear from Dr. Anderson. However, there is some good news—Anderson Family Dental uses CEREC in Colorado Springs to give patients quality dental restorations in just one visit.
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Your Dentist in Colorado Springs Discusses Nutrition and Oral Health
May 30, 2016
Just about everyone knows what not to eat in order to avoid dental problems. Candy, cakes, cookies, soda, potato chips and the like are loaded with sugars and starches that increase the production of acids in your mouth. Eventually, these can erode tooth enamel and lead to cavities. But are there foods that you should be eating to improve your oral health? You bet! Your dentist in Colorado Springs, Dr. Anderson, would like to offer a few suggestions on what to include in your diet, so you and your teeth will be healthy.
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Family Dentist Colorado Springs: Tips for Kids’ Oral Health
March 15, 2016
The list of things your child can do on her own is growing each day, but she’ll still need your guidance caring for her oral health for a while. Help your little one maintain a happy, healthy smile for years to come by following these oral health tips from Dr. Anderson, your family dentist in Colorado Springs.
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Your Dentist in Colorado Springs Wants You to have a Healthy Pregnancy
February 24, 2016
Congratulations! Dr. Erick Anderson and Dr. Richard Anderson and the entire staff at Anderson Family Dental in Colorado Springs, CO, want to wish you and your baby much health and happiness during and, of course, after your pregnancy. To help ensure your oral and general health while you’re pregnant, we’d like to tell you how you can take care of your smile during this very special time in your life and make you aware of some changes you may experience. Your Colorado Springs family dentist wants the best for you and your growing family!
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Your Colorado Springs Dentist Wants You to know the Warning Signs of Gum Disease
February 10, 2016
At Anderson Family Dental in Colorado Springs, CO, Dr. Erick Anderson and Dr. Richard Anderson depend on you as much as you depend on them. When you’re seated in the dentist’s chair—or even when you’re at home brushing your teeth and flossing—we want you to make us aware of any concerns you have about your oral health. That’s why we place a premium on patient education. With this in mind, the dentists and their team at your Colorado Springs dentist office want you to know the signs and symptoms of gum disease. That way, if you notice any of them, you don’t have to wait until your next regularly scheduled checkup. Call our office, tell one of the staff what’s going on and we’ll schedule an appointment for you. There’s no reason to wait, because if what you’re experiencing is a sign of gum disease, then the sooner we treat, the better off you and your mouth will.
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Colorado Springs Dentists at Anderson Family Dental Want You to Benefit from your Renewed Dental Insurance Benefits
January 20, 2016
Happy New Year! We wish you and your family a year of good health and happiness. And to help keep your family healthy, Anderson Family Dental wants to remind you that if you have dental insurance, then your benefits renewed this month. So, if there was a dental procedure that you should have had last year but didn’t, then now is the time to call the Colorado Springs top dentist and schedule an appointment.
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Sleep Apnea Therapy in Colorado Springs
January 2, 2016
Good morning! It’s wonderful to wake up refreshed and ready for the day after a good night’s sleep. What’s that you say? You can’t remember the last time you slept well. And neither can the person who sleeps one pillow over from you. If your snoring is keeping both of you up at night, then perhaps the problem is more than that disturbing sound. Snoring is a chief symptom of sleep apnea, a health condition that affects more than 12 million Americans. In Colorado Springs, sleep apnea treatment is available at Anderson Family Dental. With either an oral appliance or CPAP machine, Dr. Anderson can help you and your partner once again enjoy a restful night of sleep.
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