Oyster Point Dentistry Blog

First impressions are important, and a straight smile plays a big role in the impression that you make. Often the first feature people notice is another person’s teeth. For many ,the smile is what they remember most after meeting someone new.

In a survey, 1,047 Americans were asked to give their opinions about images of people with both crooked and straight teeth. Here are some of the results:

People with straight teeth were perceived to be more successful, have a better social life and a better personality. In fact, the study revealed that 45% of the people surveyed thought those with straight teeth were more likely to get a job they were competing for. Plus, they were perceived to likely be more wealthy, intelligent and healthy. Additionally, 73% of people were more likely trust someone with straight teeth. (Kelton Research)

Teeth can be straightened in a number of ways, from traditional metal braces to plastic, clear aligners (like Invisalign). Veneers can also address mildly crooked teeth.

Additionally,  porcelain veneers can mask undesirable defects, such stained teeth, and they are ideal for masking discolored fillings in the front teeth.  Porcelain veneers can also be considered by patients with gaps between their front teeth or teeth that are chipped or worn.

For help creating your new smile, contact Oyster Point Dentistry.

Look around the media and all you will see are bright, white smiles staring back at you. We have become a nation obsessed with white teeth. But as you know, real life is different. Years of consuming coffee, tea, soda, juices and just natural aging have gradually caused your white teeth to discolor.  

Oyster Point Dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of your teeth and teeth whitening has proven to be very effective in reinventing our patients smiles. Through our teeth whitening procedure we fabricate custom tooth whitening trays and provide professional strength gel to brighten your smile.
 
We all need a self confident smile that brings with it a lasting first impression. Increasing your confidence and creating a radiant smile can be done through teeth whitening at Oyster Point Dentistry, contact us so we can help you decide if teeth whitening is right for you.

There is a dental treatment to common snoring and mild-to-moderate sleep apnea. For those of you using CPAP, that unattractive tight mask and bulky, loud machine, there is an alternative.
 
For mild-to-moderate sleep apnea patients fed up with their CPAP, there is a solution. Dentally treat snoring and cure sleep apnea. Oral appliances are placed in the mouth when sleeping and are worn much like an orthodontic appliance or sports mouth protector.

Rather than CPAP, moderate sleep apnea can be treated using a much more comfortable alternative.  

At Oyster Point Dentistry, our sleep apnea oral appliance is a clinically proven treatment for mild to moderate sleep apnea. This appliance treats cases of sleep apnea by preventing the collapse of the tongue and soft tissues in the back of the throat so that the airway stays open during sleep. This customized night guard actually opens up your airway during sleep allowing more oxygen to enter your body and preventing or minimizing symptoms of sleep apnea.
 
For those who are self-conscious or whose snoring disrupts a loved one....we have a solution for you, contact us.

Many people have a fear or paranoia of the dentist. Of those, too many are living with a dental condition that is endangering their health and causing them pain because of that fear. These people are candidates for sleep sedation oral dentistry. Additionally, special needs children and adults that are more difficult to control in the dentist’s office and those who are not satisfied with traditional sedation dentistry are also candidates.

Oyster Point Dentistry is one of a select few dental care providers across Hampton Roads trained for sleep sedation oral surgery which takes place in the medical operating room not the dentist’s office.

There is sedation dentistry, but there is also sleep sedation oral surgery. Traditional dental sedation dentistry is often times not enough to satisfy those who truly fear the dentist.

Total sedation or general anesthesia can only be administered by a certified medical doctor, an Anesthesiologist.  Oyster Point Dentistry has teamed with board certified anesthesiologists to provide you with a safe and completely pain free dental care service.
 
Not just any dentist can perform sleep sedation oral surgery. Following dental school, oral and maxillofacial surgeons need several years of residency training alongside medical residents. For information on sleep sedation oral surgery, contact Oyster Point Dentistry.