What Are My Sleep Apnea Treatment Options?
When left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can result in serious long-term complications caused by reduced oxygen intake from disrupted or halted breathing while sleeping.... Read More
How to Straighten Teeth Without Braces
Traditional braces are effective for straightening crooked, crowded, or misaligned teeth. However, the prospect of braces is met with hesitation by some patients, many of... Read More
How to Deal with Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety is a relatively common concern, with reactions ranging from mild stress to outright fear at the thought of visiting the dentist. Potential sources... Read More
What Are the Hidden Consequences of Tooth Loss?
Losing one or more of your teeth can be a distressing experience, and many patients worry about the aesthetic impacts it will have on their... Read More
Do I Have Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious condition that effectively causes people to stop breathing periodically as they sleep. Left untreated, it can cause a... Read More
Buxton Dentist Receives Qualified Dentist Designation From the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
Buxton, ME dentist Nicholas Roy, DMD, MAGD, has been named a Qualified Dentist by the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, indicating his proficiency in treating... Read More
Mandibular Advancement Devices Do Work
In a recent discussion with a group of advanced clinical dentists and specialists, a topic was raised regarding the efficacy of Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs)... Read More
Covid and Jaw Pain (TMJ or TMD)
As a dentist, one of my areas of responsibility is helping patients with jaw pain, commonly referred to as TMJ disorder. This is a common... Read More
