Sleep Apnea Treatments from Dr. Levine

Do you or your loved one snore very loudly or breathe irregularly while sleeping? If so, you should give Dr. Levine’s office a call, as you may have sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where your breathing is interrupted. If you have it, during your sleep you stop breathing momentarily numerous times, usually resulting in a loud snore and a lack of oxygen to the brain.

While snoring is the primary symptom of sleep apnea, others include regular headaches in the morning, irritability, moodiness, forgetfulness, choking or gasping, irregular breathing, and waking up with a sore throat.

There are a variety of treatment options available for sleep apnea, such as losing weight, quitting smoking, avoiding alcohol and not sleeping on your side. Some cases require additional treatments that Dr. Levine can provide, such as a special device that will hold the lower jaw forward to help keep your airway clear. This will help to stop the snoring, which in turn will improve your breathing and give you a restful night’s sleep.

While anyone can have sleep apnea, there are some risk factors that can increase your chances. First, more men than women have this condition. Other factors include if you’re overweight, over 40, have a large neck, or a small upper airway.

If you think you or a loved one might have sleep apnea, call our office today. It is important to diagnose and treat this sleep disorder because it could have serious negative impacts on your health. 

Dr. Susan Levine provides quality cosmetic and general dentistry to patients in the Fairfield, CT area. We want you to smile proudly once again. Call us to schedule your appointment today!

General Dentistry from Dr. Susan Levine

General dentistry is the cornerstone of the dental health care system, so it is crucial that you visit your dentist twice a year for your general checkup. At Dr. Susan Levine’s Fairfield dental office, we’re dedicated to providing you with the quality general dental care you need for your health.

Why is general dentistry so important? For most people, this is the first interaction they will have with the dental health care system. It is the responsibility of the general dentist to not only clean your teeth, but to also check for cavities, chips or decay. Dr. Levine will screen you for important diseases such as gum disease and oral cancer, and suggest cosmetic dentistry procedures to improve to your smile, such as teeth whitening.

At our office, gum disease is one of our most important general dentistry concerns. This disease is the most common cause of tooth loss in adults, and many people it in some form without even realizing they have it. This is why your regular checkup is so important, so that we can ensure you don’t have gum disease. If found, it can be treated by root scaling and planing, where bacteria that causes the disease is removed from around your gum line.

Another part of general dentistry that is important to us is to check and treat root canal infections. An infection in the inside of your tooth could result in pain, aching or a throbbing feeling in your tooth. We will check for infection and restore your tooth to good health with a root canal.

General dentistry is an important part of your dental health, and we’d love to help be a part of keeping your teeth health. Call Dr. Levine’s Fairfield, CT dental office today to schedule your appointment!

Welcome to Our Blog

We would love to welcome you to our new blog and website! Whether you’re already a patient or considering becoming one, you’ve come to the right place. Dr. Susan Levine has been practicing dentistry in Fairfield, Connecticut since 1982.  

At her office, Dr. Levine practices a variety of dental procedures, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and dental implants. She wants to create a relaxed, caring environment where her patients feel appreciated and receive quality, personalized dental care.

Since the world of dentistry is always evolving and changing, thanks in part to developments in technology, Dr. Levine is always staying current by continuing to take educational courses in dentistry from Tufts University, Boston University, and New York University.

With over 30 years experience in dentistry, Dr. Levine is ready to answer your questions and help with all your dental care needs and concerns. Come see for yourself how her passion for dentistry can help benefit you and your smile! 

We hope that our website will help you learn more about Dr. Levine and the quality dentistry she provides to the Fairfield area. Don’t forget to check our blog for important tips and advice for good dental health. Also, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call our office to learn more!

Dr. Susan Levine provides quality cosmetic and general dentistry to patients in the Fairfield, CT area. We want you to smile proudly once again. Call us to schedule your appointment today!