We offer a variety of dental procedures under one roof. With services ranging from in-office whitening to bridges we hope we can deliver a great experience to you.
Great dental care starts with routine cleanings, x-rays and exams. We like to say it is easier to take care of your teeth 6 months at a time as opposed to 6 years at a time. Routine cleanings help prevent future problems by using methods you may not have available to you at home. Our hygienist can also point out areas that may need more attention in your daily routine as well as help educate proper methods in cleaning your teeth everyday.
Gone are the days of old silver fillings that are more than just an eyesore. With modern dentistry we offer white, tooth colored fillings called composite. Composite fillings provide several key benefits when compared to silver amalgam filings.
In dentistry a crown is needed when tooth decay has become too large and will no longer hold a filling in place.
The traditional method for crown is
With single day crowns there is no longer a need to take an impression or use a temporary. The tooth is digitally scanned with a 3D scanner. Dr. Jayme then designs the crown using CAD\CAM technology. Once this is completed the crown is milled in the office while your wait!
If you are missing a tooth a bridge is a good way to replace it. With a bridge, a crown is placed on the tooth in front and behind the missing tooth, these are called abutments. The bridge spans across the missing space and this section is called a pontic. A bridge is a solid piece of material including the abutments and pontic. They are made and placed very similarly to crowns.
No one wants to have a root canal, but sometimes it happens where decay reaches the pulp of the tooth. When this does happen the nerve become very sensitive and causes a lot of pain. If it becomes infected this can lead to an abscess. Treatment to remedy the situation and get rid of the pain is to clean out the root canal and remove the nerve. The canal is irrigated, cleaned and sealed.
Here at Cahaba Dental Arts we can complete the root canal and crown in a single visit. Traditionally you are referred to an endodontist, then come back for the crown prep and then again for the permanent crown. We can complete this all in a single visit saving you time!
Early check-ups are key to motivating your child and initiating good dental habits. At Cahaba Dental Arts we strive to make your child’s dental experience a pleasant one. At this visit we will examine the child’s teeth, give you updates on their oral health and growth, and show you proper home care.
Baby teeth are important to your child’s overall health. Children need strong, healthy baby teeth to eat well and a healthy smile builds self-esteem. Baby teeth are also important in maintaining space for permanent teeth. Early loss of baby teeth can lead to an unhealthy diet and crowding problems. We provide comprehensive preventative and restorative services for your child.
A denture, also know as a “plate” is used to replace all the teeth in the upper or lower arch. Dentures help to restore the natural contours of the face that are lost when you lose teeth and bone support. This prevents the appearance of caved-in areas around the lips and above the chin. Implants are commonly recommended to aid in retention of dentures, especially in the lower arch, as less bone is available to retain the dentures.
Impressions are taken at the first appointment. The dental lab returns the denture initially set-up in wax to allow for any alterations that need to be made for speech, bite and esthetics. Once you are satisfied with the appearance and function of the dentures, it, it is sent back to the laboratory for final completion in acrylic. The result is an amazing smile.
If you have lost some of your teeth and are looking for a more economical way to restore function and esthitics to your smile, partials can be a great option. There are several kinds of partials that can be utilized to fit your needs. Dr. Jayme will tailor a comprehensive treatment plan specific to your individual desires. Together we can decide what is right for you.
Whether you require a full or partial set of dentures, you can rely on Dr. Jayme to create a solid, comfortable, and natural looking replacement designed just for you
Have you been frustrated with a dingy or yellowing teeth? Do find yourself covering your mouth when you smile? Need to get ready for a wedding, prom, pageant, class reunion, etc. and want your smile to really standout?
We offer Zoom Whitening from Phillips to provide up to 8 shades whiter teeth in 1-2 hours. This is a great solution for those who want a radiant smile but don’t have the time or want the hassle of
at home whitening.
During your Zoom whitening appointment a dental professional will apply a solution to your teeth and the Zoom SpeedWhite Lamp will be used on the solution to help whiten your teeth. This process will be completed in 15-20 minute intervals until you have reached the whiteness you were wanting.
The Zoom WhiteSpeed Lamp is Phillips newest whitening system. Thanks to advances in lighting technology Phillips WhiteSpeed Lamp provides results and comfort. 99 percent of patients report little to no sensitivity when using the WhiteSpeed Lamp.
Women’s Health has named Zoom WhiteSpeed as the most effective teeth whitening system! If you are in the Helena, Hoover, Pelham, Alabaster, Birmingham area come and experience it for yourself and walk out with a confident bright white smile!
Many adults wish they could correct crooked, spaced or crowded teeth and may have not had the opportunity as a child to have braces. Others may have had shifting and crowding occur after having them taken off. In most every case adults would rather not wear metal braces for 2-3 years, but are embarrassed when they smile and want a solution.
Invisible Aligners are removable orthodontic appliances that are clear and virtually invisible. We begin by taking an impression of your teeth. They are then 3D modelled and a series of trays are made for you. Each of the trays is progressively straighter. They do need to be worn as much as possible but can be taken out as needed (primarily for eating and cleaning your teeth).
Do you consistently feel sleepy during the day? Want to take a nap while driving? Does your spouse complain about your snoring? There may be more to it than just getting older. You may not be getting good quality sleep at night and it may be taking its toll on you. One reason for poor quality sleep is called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA is when your breathing is impaired or completely stopped while you are sleeping. The severity of this conditioned is measured by the number of times per hour this occurs. You can think of sleep apnea as your body continuously strangling itself throughout the night. This is caused by soft tissue becoming relaxed and collapsing the upper airway; restricting or completely closing it. Consider this, someone with severe OSA can stop breathing at least 30 times per hour for at least 10 seconds. Each time this occurs your body fights to breathe again and your heart rate increases. Instead of a nice restful night, your body feels as if you have been running a marathon all night and you have been deprived of oxygen.
How serious is sleep apnea? In a study by the University of Wisconsin they found the death ratetriples for those who have sleep apnea. In addition sleep apnea also increases your chance of many other life threatening diseases: cardiac arrest, diabetes, attention deficit,hyperthyroid,depression etc. Sleep apnea is a serious condition that will continue to erode your health and can eventually lead to premature death.
The most common symptoms of sleep apnea are:
In addition other symptoms that may come up are:
Snoring is the greatest indicator of sleep apnea. 70% of people who have sleep apnea also snore. This is because as the airway collapses the air passing through can cause snoring.
9 of the top 10 medications prescribed in the US are linked to treatments that are symptoms or linked with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea may be the cause of many of the issues and these medications are only treating symptoms instead of the cause.
Sleep apnea is strongly tied to heart attack risk. Those who suffer from sleep apnea are 23.3 times more likely to have a heart attack. Compare this to 7.1 for being overweight or 11.1 for smoking.
If you have untreated sleep apnea you are endangering not only yourself but those around you. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates up to 6,000 fatal car crashes a year are due to drowsy driving. Those who are suffering from sleep apnea are 12 times more likely to have a car crash.
Sleep apnea is underdiagnosed and often left untreated or unsuccessfully treated. It is estimated18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. It is estimated that 80% of those are undiagnosed. Of those that are diagnosed and prescribed a CPAP roughly half stop using it within 6 months. This means experts estimate 16.5 million Americans have sleep apnea and are not treating it.
To start with take our short survey to determine your risk. Traditionally going to a sleep lab and having a sleep test performed was your only choice in knowing if you have Sleep Apnea. Recently Home Sleep Study Tests (HST) have become another option. These are great because you can do it in the convenience of your own home and is done in an environment you are more comfortable with.
The most common treatment for sleep apnea is using a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) device. While CPAPs can solve 100% of cases it is dependent on if the patient can handle the air pressure and wearing the mask every night while they sleep. Mandibular advancement devices (MAD) are oral appliances custom made by a dentist for you to pull your jaw forward while you sleep. When your jaw is pulled forward it opens the airway. Many patients prefer this option since these devices are more comfortable. Surgery is another less common option in treating sleep apnea. The surgeon will cut away excess tissue which will in turn prevent the airway from collapsing.
At Cahaba Dental Arts Dr. Jayme believes dentistry is about more than just teeth. She understands how connected the body is and wants you to have more than healthy teeth. She wants you to be a healthier you! We want the people of Helena, Alabaster, Pelham and surrounding Birmingham area to live life smiling! We offer pre-screening and risk assessment consultations. If needed we can conduct a home sleep study test or refer you to a sleep lab. If diagnosed with sleep apnea Dr. Jayme will have a custom device made just for you or you may need to be referred for a CPAP. If you or someone you know may have some of these symptoms please give us a call so we can get you living the life you want to live.
