Welcome to the website of Dr. Karyn Stockwell
Dr Karyn Stockwell is a specialist in advanced dental care for children and adults.
We offer crowns, bridges, implants, fillings, teething and infant teething.
Dr Stockwell serves the Kennesaw, GA area including:
Acworth, Emerson, Cartersville, Holly Springs, Roswell and Smyrna
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a breathing disorder, which occurs during sleep, due to the narrowing or total closure of the airway. Click to Read more...
OSA is when the airway becomes completely blocked and breathing stops. The brain then detects the lack of oxygen and prompts a momentary arousal to draw breath. Although OSA sufferers may experience hundreds of apnea episodes per night, they are unlikely to remember any of them. In fact, if the sufferer lives alone or sleeps separately they may not be aware of their condition, even after many years.
Do you snore?
Do you have high blood pressure?
Has anyone reported that you choke or gasp for air while sleeping?
What is your neck size? (inches)
Do you wake refreshed?
Are you excessively tired during the day?
If you have any of these symptoms or have been prescribed a CPAP from your physician, there are other options.
Dental appliances worn at night have proven to decrease snoring and help with Sleep Apnea.
If you would like to explore other options than the CPAP or are just tired of snorning, we would love to discuss this with you.
Sensitive Teeth
Your teeth expand and contract in reaction to changes in temperature. Hot and cold food and beverages can cause pain or irritation to people with sensitive teeth.
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Over time, tooth enamel can be worn down, gums may recede or teeth may develop microscopic cracks, exposing the interior of the tooth and irritating nerve endings. Just breathing cold air can be painful for those with extremely sensitive teeth.
Gum Disease
Gum, or periodontal, disease can cause inflammation, tooth loss and bone damage. Gum disease begins with a sticky film of bacteria called plaque. Click to Read more...
Gums in the early stage of disease, or gingivitis, can bleed easily and become red and swollen. As the disease progresses to periodontitis, teeth may fall out or need to be removed by a dentist. Gum disease is highly preventable and can usually be avoided by daily brushing and flossing. One indicator of gum disease is consistent bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth.
Bad Breath (Halitosis)
Daily brushing and flossing helps to prevent the buildup of food particles, plaque and bacteria in your mouth. Click to Read more...
Food particles left in the mouth deteriorate and cause bad breath. While certain foods, such as garlic or anchovies, may create temporary bad breath, consistent bad breath may be a sign of gum disease or another dental problem.
Canker Sores
Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) are small sores inside the mouth that often recur. Click to Read more...
Generally lasting one or two weeks, the duration of canker sores can be reduced by the use of antimicrobial mouthwashes or topical agents. The canker sore has a white or gray base surrounded by a red border.
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