Sleep Apnea and Snoring

Roughly 22 million people suffer from sleep apnea, according to the American Sleep Apnea Association. Its symptoms include snoring, feeling tired during the day, waking up choking or gasping, and waking up with a sore throat. Untreated sleep apnea can up the risk of many health-related conditions, including diabetes, heart attacks, and stroke, to name just a few.

If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea or think you might have the disorder, we here at Radiance Dental can help. For many people, particularly those with mild sleep apnea, a custom oral appliance is highly effective for snoring and sleep apnea. In some cases, it can be an alternative to using a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine.

Oral sleep appliances, such as dental mouthpieces for sleep apnea and snoring, work by pushing the jaw and tongue forward and repositioning the tongue to keep your airway open during sleep. This can help to:

• ·         reduce or eliminate snoring


• ·         improve sleep quality


• ·         increase daytime energy

Contact us today for a FREE Consultation to see if you are a candidate for the sleep apnea & snoring CPAP alternative.

Teeth Whitening

If you drink coffee, tea, or wine, or smoke, you may notice that your teeth aren’t as white and bright as they once were.  Even with proper brushing habits, your teeth can still develop unaesthetic stains.  Fortunately, there are several teeth whitening solutions we offer at Radiance Dental to meet the needs of our existing and new patients.

Tray Whitening System - This teeth whitening option is performed in two steps: Step one involves making an impression of your teeth to create a custom-made whitening tray. Step two includes using a whitening gel in a tray to brighten your smile up to 8 shades. This is a take-home whitening options, which our patients love for the convenience it offers.

BriteSmile - A chairside procedure, BriteSmile uses a low intensity light that activates a safe whitening gel right in our Camas, WA office. In about one hour, your teeth can be brightened up to 10 shades. Our patients love how fast the whiteness of their teeth is improved.

ZOOM! - Another chairside teeth whitening procedure, the ZOOM! teeth whitening procedure uses a whitening gel and lamp to whiten your teeth up to 10 shades. Like BriteSmile, the procedure takes under one hour.

Take the first step to a whiter, brighter, more radiant smile, by calling us today at (360) 369-6420 to learn more about our quick and convenient teeth whitening options.

TMJ/TMD Disorders

Most people have never heard of the temporomandibular joint, but they have heard of TMJ.  This acronym is associated with the hinge joint that connects the temporal bone of the skull to the lower jaw.  Some people have a condition known as TMD, or temporamandibular disorder, which relates to problems of the jaw, jaw joint, and/or surrounding muscles of the face.

If you hear a clicking or popping sound upon opening your mouth, grind your teeth at night, have headaches, experience ear pain, have chewing difficulties, or have a jaw that gets stuck shut or open, there's a good chance that you may be experiencing TMD. Some of these symptoms, like teeth grinding, for example, can be especially problematic because they can lead to tooth enamel erosion and exposed dentin. This means that your teeth will be sensitive to hot or cold foods and beverages.

Luckily, here at Radiance Dental, we have treatment options for TMD. For instance, we can customize a night guard for you to use to prevent or reduce the detrimental effects of your teeth grinding at night. TMD treatment solutions include:

• Night guards


• Physical therapy and jaw exercises


• Lifestyle and behavior counseling


• Corticosteroid injections


• Pain relievers and other medications


• Arthrocentesis


• Surgery to repair or replace a joint

If you think that you may be suffering from TMD, visit our Camas, WA office for an evaluation.