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About Veneers: When Is The Right Time To Get Them?

10/29/2021

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Veneers are an exciting service that many cosmetic dentists around the country have started offering. This service can help patients improve their cracked or chipped teeth, giving them a straight, unmistakable smile. 

They are perfect for people with cracks or imperfections in their teeth, significantly if they inhibit or distract from the overall smile. 

What are Veneers?
Veneers go over the teeth and fit directly on top of them. The veneer is a lightweight, porcelain cover that fits snugly on top of the teeth. To make veneers, a cosmetic dentist designs them based on a person's exact specifications. 

To do this, the dentist takes detailed measurements of a person's mouth, measuring all of the teeth together and then separately. 

The result is a beautiful, accurate recreation of a person's teeth. This recreation consists of porcelain covers, which expertly fit over the teeth. When a dentist applies all veneers to the mouth, the person has a new row of white, flaw-free teeth. 

Why Get Veneers?

Veneers are perfect for patients with:
  • Imperfections in their teeth
  • Cracked teeth
  • Chipped teeth
  • Yellowed teeth
  • Uneven teeth
  • And more

Veneers are an excellent opportunity for people to get a straight, healthy smile. Dr. Hu would be happy to help his patients get a smile that they love as soon as possible, which is why we recommend veneers to our patients. 

We understand that having an unmistakable, healthy smile can help make a good impression, which is why our team works closely with patients to create individualized care plans that best meet their needs. 

We work closely and directly with our patients to ensure that they have access to the dental services they need at all times. Our friendly staff is here to assist patients with any questions they have about their new veneers. 

What Type of Service Do I Need?
While it can seem challenging to decide what a person needs to restore their smile, Dr. Hu can help. He offers quality dental visits, which can help patients learn which options are available for their smile. 

Dr. Hu offers individualized dental care, which allows him to meet with prospective patients and discuss the best options for their specific situations. 

At Dr. Hu's office, patients can create an individualized care plan, which will help them navigate through the process of restoring their smiles. Our dental specialists would be happy to meet with potential patients to take immediate steps to improve their smiles.

Contact Smiles of Alaska
For more information regarding treatment for damaged teeth or other dental issues, contact the Smiles of Alaska team. We are available through email at office@smilesofalaska.com or by phone at 907-349-6466. 

We are a family dentistry practice located in Soldotna and Anchorage, Alaska, specializing in dental sleep medicine and restorative dentistry.

We look forward to assisting our patients in living life to the fullest!
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When Do You Need Cosmetic Dentistry? Here's How You Know.

10/29/2021

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​​Cosmetic dentistry is an exciting new field that can help people get the smiles they want in much less time. Dr. Hu's office is well-equipped to help our patients get the smiles that they want. 
We understand that a smile is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Having straight teeth or a healthy smile can improve people's confidence, giving them the look they want to go through their daily tasks. 

While cosmetic dentistry is a vast and ever-expanding field, we want our patients to get the results they need from our services. 

We offer a variety of services, which each meet our clients' needs in different ways. We want our clients to determine which services best meet their needs, as we have plans that best fit our clients' lifestyles.

Types of Cosmetic Dentistry
There are many different types of cosmetic dentistry, from implants to veneers. It can seem challenging to determine what a patient needs, especially if this visit is their first foray into cosmetic dentistry. 

Thankfully, Dr. Hu's team makes it easy for clients to get the results they need from their cosmetic dentistry visits. We work hard to ensure that our clients get the services they need, getting a smile that they love.

Here are just a few of the services our team offers patients:
  • Veneers
  • Implants
  • Whitening
  • And more

We would be happy to discuss which one of our solutions works best for your lifestyle. Our team can help patients with all of their needs, from Invisalign to implants. We work closely with our patients to ensure they get the services that best match their specific needs as soon as possible. 

What Type of Service Do I Need?
While it can seem challenging to decide what a person needs to restore their smile, Dr. Hu can help. He offers quality dental visits, which can help patients learn which options are available for their smile. 

Dr. Hu offers individualized dental care, which allows him to meet with prospective patients and discuss the best options for their specific situations. 

At Dr. Hu's office, patients can create an individualized care plan, which will help them navigate through the process of restoring their smiles. Our dental specialists would be happy to meet with potential patients to take immediate steps to improve their smiles.

Contact Smiles of Alaska
For more information regarding treatment for damaged teeth or other dental issues, contact the Smiles of Alaska team. We are available through email at office@smilesofalaska.com or by phone at 907-349-6466. 

We are a family dentistry practice located in Soldotna and Anchorage, Alaska, specializing in dental sleep medicine and restorative dentistry.

We look forward to assisting our patients in living life to the fullest!
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Can Restorative Dentistry Help My Smile?

10/29/2021

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Sometimes, wear and tear over the years can impact a person's smile directly. Grinding, yellow, and chipping are common issues that many Americans struggle with as their teeth grow older. 

Unfortunately, teeth are very susceptible to daily activities, especially if those activities involve grinding or clenching. 

While everyone has different reasons for wanting to restore their smile, Dr. Hu's office has the tools they need to help. 

Our team of dental specialists is here to assist patients with all of their vital dental needs. We understand that a whiter smile can improve self-confidence and image, which has led us to pursue a variety of restorative dental procedures to help our patients best.

Benefits of Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry can help patients get the smile they want as soon as possible. Patients that utilize these services can develop an individual care plan that meets their specific needs. 

Here are just a few of the benefits of restorative dentistry:
  • It gives patients a clean, healthy smile
  • It gets rid of any discoloration present
  • It can help repair chipped or worn teeth
  • It can help to straighten a smile
  • It allows a person to feel confident in their smile
  • And more

How Dr. Hu Can Help
Dr. Hu offers various dental services, which can help people get the beautiful smile they want.

From fillings to veneers, Dr. Hu offers a variety of dental solutions for patients with all kinds of needs. He understands that these patients need results as soon as possible, which has led him to provide many different services to fit many needs. 

Here are just a few of the ways Dr. Hu can use restorative dental practices to improve a person's smile:
  • Crowns
  • Inlays
  • Fixed Bridges
  • Onlays
  • Fillings
  • Veneers
  • And more

Dr. Hu and his team have direct experience with these practices. Dr. Hu utilizes techniques from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and LVI Global, which have helped many patients get the smile they want.

What Type of Service Do I Need?
While it can seem challenging to decide what a person needs to restore their smile, Dr. Hu can help. He offers quality dental visits, which can help patients learn which options are available for their smile. 

Dr. Hu offers individualized dental care, which allows him to meet with prospective patients and discuss the best options for their specific situations. 

At Dr. Hu's office, patients can create an individualized care plan, which will help them navigate through the process of restoring their smiles. Our dental specialists would be happy to meet with potential patients to take immediate steps to improve their smiles.

Contact Smiles of Alaska
For more information regarding treatment for damaged teeth or other dental issues, contact the Smiles of Alaska team. We are available through email at office@smilesofalaska.com or by phone at 907-349-6466. 

We are a family dentistry practice located in Soldotna and Anchorage, Alaska, specializing in dental sleep medicine and restorative dentistry.
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We look forward to assisting our patients in living life to the fullest!
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How Do I Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

10/29/2021

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Obstructive sleep apnea can make life difficult for people struggling with it. Since it is a sleep disorder, it can dramatically impact the quality and type of sleep a person receives during the night.

Unfortunately, millions of Americans struggle with this disorder every day, which dramatically impacts their quality of life. 

Many people don't know they struggle with this disorder, as they have no recollection of waking up during the night. Most of the time, friends or relatives notice odd behavior at night, which helps clue the patient into what happens at night.

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea, impacting millions of Americans a year. It occurs when throat muscles in the back of the throat relax too much. 

When this relaxation occurs, it blocks the throat and suspends normal breathing processes. A blocked airway usually creates a snoring noise, the sound of air attempting to pass through the now-restricted airway. 

Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a complex disorder to overcome, as it impacts the significant activity of sleep. 

Sleep is restorative for the body, allowing it to overcome various tasks and obstacles throughout the week. Without sleep, the body cannot get restorative sleep, which causes imbalances in the rest of the person's life.
 

Typically, obstructive sleep apnea can cause:
  • Restlessness
  • General fatigue
  • Snoring 
  • Breathing to stop at night
  • Gasping or choking during the nighttime
  • Sudden jolts awake at night
  • Frequent mood changes
  • Heightened blood pressure
  • Headaches or migraines
  • Dryness in the mouth or throat 

How Do I Treat My Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea requires an individualized care plan, which a sleep specialist or doctor can help people determine. Sometimes, a doctor will need to monitor breathing and sleeping to best help their patients.

Overall, the type of treatment mainly needed depends on the person. The best way to get help as soon as possible is to speak to a specialist. 

Dr. Hu specializes in helping people with their sleep apnea issues. He specializes in sleep medicine and would be happy to help patients start taking the steps they need to overcome obstructive sleep apnea. 

Contact Smiles of Alaska
For more information regarding treatment for damaged teeth or other dental issues, contact the Smiles of Alaska team. We are available through email at office@smilesofalaska.com or by phone at 907-349-6466. 

We are a family dentistry practice located in Soldotna and Anchorage, Alaska, specializing in dental sleep medicine and restorative dentistry.
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We look forward to assisting our patients in living life to the fullest!
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Soldotna, Alaska 99669



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