You find yourself drowsy and irritable all day. Or you have trouble sleeping, and when you do, you snore loudly throughout the night punctuated with silent pauses where you aren’t breathing at all. Or your loved ones tell you that you’ve been keeping them awake with your snoring or frightening them awake when you gasp for breath. Whatever symptom may have brought you to the doctor, you’ve been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, and now it’s time to get this sleep disorder under control.

On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of water polo. And this being a sizzling hot dental blog, we are happy to offer some tips on how to make your summer swim good for your dental health as well as your mental health!

Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Americans love to celebrate the anniversary of our country’s independence! Today we’re devoting the Crown Ridge Dental blog to some fun facts about the Fourth!

Your smile is important to you, but although you do your best to keep it healthy you may still struggle with smile imperfections that keep it from looking its best. Your dentist offers a variety of dental procedures that can improve your smile, but dental veneers represent a less invasive alternative that can provide a full smile makeover. Learn about the ways that veneers can renew your smile by contacting Dr. Christian Pham of Crownridge Dental and Orthodontics in San Antonio, TX.

Have you been thinking about restoring missing teeth with dental implants? Your San Antonio, TX, dentist, Dr. Christian Pham of Crownridge Dental, can help you complete your smile with implants.

A lot of patients go at their teeth like they were sanding an old floor—that is to say, way too hard! Brushing too hard is probably the most common mistake patients make in their oral care routine, and it can be detrimental to the gums and teeth.

Time for some sweet talk! Many studies have been done to figure out why we enjoy sugar so much. Is it brain chemistry? Is it blood sugar getting a bit low? Is it our bodies craving a quick burst of energy?

A smile is very important for first impressions. Did you know “people who smile are often seen as trustworthy, approachable, and willing to engage in friendly conversation,” according to Psychology Today? Yes, that’s right, a smile is key for first impressions, and having a straight smile plays into that. At Crown Ridge Dental and Orthodontics, Dr. Christian Pham of San Antonio, TX, provides his patients with a discreet way of improving their teeth called Invisalign.