What’s your Mallampati score!?
•The #mallampati score is a simple test that can help predict whether a patient might have obstructive sleep apnea, as well as the ease of endotracheal intubation.
Patients with Sleep disordered breathing display many signs that can be observed by simply looking in the mouth.
Take a picture or look in the mirror, sticking your tongue out (without saying Awe!) and see what’s going on back there! It might tell you a lot by why you are #mouthbreathing , #snoring , waking up often at night, #grinding ... Also this is not an adults only test, children are not immune to #sleepapnea . We as parents need to advocate for them as well!
Visualizing your mallampati score can also help your #dentist as s/he looks for early signs of #sleepdisorderedbreathing.
Remember, your dentist can recognize #sleep problems up to a decade before your physician can!
#osa #sleephealth #sleepdentistry #oralsleepappliance
We are excited to add a new member to our Yakima Smiles team!
Yaritza has been a dental assistant for about 9 years, she is off to a great start here making our patients feel at ease, laugh and smile!
In her spare time she enjoys the outdoors hiking with her dog Fischer!
#welcometotheteam #dentalassistant #smile
A friendly reminder to schedule any pending appointments you may have before it’s too late!
It’s important to maintain your oral health and reduce your out-of-pocket expenses!
Call now to schedule your appointment 🦷
Yakimasmiles.com
(509)965-7909
Dr. Nathe and the Yakima Smiles team will greatly miss our wonderful dental assistant Janice who has worked here for 27yrs!!! And, so very excited for her next adventure traveling with family! #happyretirement #bestdentalassistantever
Breezy our Hygienist has some useful And humorous advice on how to and not to wear a mask! 😷😂 #wearamask #hygienelife #staysafe #stayhealthy #healthyliving #maskup ##yourdoingitwrong
A New Year means there are 365 days of opportunities. Investing in your oral health is vital not just for appearances but for your overall health as well!
Call to schedule an appointment today!
(509)965-7909
119 N. 50th Ave Yakima, Wa. 98908
#smile #oralhealth #newyearnewme #exceptionaldentistry #hygiene #beautifulsmile
Rejoice! Here are some Dentist approved tricks to keep your pearly-whites white on #nationaldrinkwineday
1. Brush 1 hour before, not after. The high acidity of the wine can damage your enamel if you brush right after.
2. Drinking Sparkling water between sips and allow the bubbles to loosen up and scrub the stains away
3. Cheese surprisingly not just pairs well with wine, it also helps build calcium and protects against acids.
4. Wine-wipes use them before and after your wine-scapades 😉
#winenot #nopurpleteethhere #smile #pearlywhites #healthysmiles
Sleep Apnea is a condition that interrupts your breathing while you sleep, sometimes hundreds of times during the night.
Although millions of Americans suffer from sleep apnea, the problem often goes undiagnosed, leading to greater health risks in the future.
Sleep apnea can manifest in different forms: central sleep apnea (CSA), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), or a combination of the two. Left untreated, sleep apnea can decrease your life expectancy and quality of life while increasing your risk of:
High blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, heart attack, stroke, cancer, sudden death.
There are a few options for sleep paean treatment: CPap machine, dental oral sleep appliance, surgery.
Whether you have lived with sleep apnea for years or are just noticing signs now, our skilled dentist can help you address and manage this condition and enjoy better health.
Contact us today to learn more and make your sleep consult appointment.
(509)965-7909
Yakimasmiles.com
#sleepapnea #sleepbetterlivebetter #oralsleepappliance
