Everyone deserves to have quality dental care. At Ridge Family Dental, we welcome patients looking for a good dentist in North Arlington, NJ, and the surrounding areas. Though we’re based in Lyndhurst, NJ, the surrounding communities can trust that we’ll provide the best dental care in the area.
Dental Care for the Whole Family
As a family dentist office, we welcome patients of all ages. Dr. Viktoria Sverdlov has the training to work with everyone from the smallest patients to the oldest. Each age group has unique dental problems that are the most common, requiring a different approach for each age group.
Young children are most susceptible to cavities. Their diets are higher in sugar, and they aren’t able to brush their teeth as well as adults. Dental sealants are a popular procedure for them. The material is painted on the teeth that are the biggest danger zones for tooth decay. Once it dries, the material provides an extra layer between bacteria and the tooth.
As children get a bit older and their adult teeth start coming in, we begin to look for orthodontic concerns. Orthodontic treatment is easiest when the mouth is still growing and developing. If we see an issue, we’ll refer you to a local orthodontist for treatment. While we offer Invisalign to straighten teeth, it’s ideal for older patients.
Wisdom teeth come into play for teenagers and young adults. Our mouths rarely have enough room for this third set of molars. If they erupt, they can push on your teeth, making them crooked and overlapping. If they don’t, they can become impacted, getting stuck under the surface and causing pain and infection. We’ll likely recommend a wisdom tooth extraction.
Seniors also have unique dental problems. They’re the age group most likely to be missing teeth and have issues like dry mouth due to medications. We offer various tooth replacement options to complete your smile. Dental implants are the most highly recommended, due to their ability to mimic tooth root functionality.
Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition in which you stop breathing for periods while you’re asleep. The tongue and soft tissue in the back of your throat collapse, blocking the airway. The most common indicator is snoring, though not all snorers have sleep apnea. While you may not think it’s a big deal, it can have detrimental impacts.
You may be waking up multiple times in the night without noticing it due to sleep apnea. This impacts your waking life, making you irritable, exhausted, and prone to mental fog and memory loss. Long-term, sleep apnea is connected to various heart problems, including high blood pressure, stroke, and heart failure.
Oral appliance therapy provides an alternative to the traditional CPAP machine. The CPAP is bulky, loud, and uncomfortable, and many patients have difficulty sleeping with it. An oral appliance positions your jaw so the airway remains open throughout the night. It’s small and comfortable, making it much easier to sleep.
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