The Practice of Dr Christopher Tye

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Causes & Treatment

Sleep apnea is a relatively common condition in which sleep is disturbed because of irregular breathing or even cessation of breathing for short periods. It can lead to a wide range of symptoms. If left untreated, sleep apnea can even be life threatening. What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is the […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on May 20th, 2012 2:19 pm
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Options for Replacing Multiple Teeth

Multiple missing teeth may compromise a patient’s ability to chew and speak, and leave their smile looking less than its best. Patients with this problem can look to a number of options for teeth replacement, all of which work by different mechanisms. Dental implants offer advanced technology in this area. With this technique, an implant […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on May 10th, 2012 7:40 pm
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Detriment of Not Diagnosing, Discussing and Treating Wisdom Teeth Impactions

How do you know when it’s time to have your wisdom teeth taken out? If you haven’t noticed any significant pain or discomfort radiating from the rear of your mouth, you may not have given the issue any thought. It is very fortunate that you can turn to your oral surgeon for guidance and information […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on May 1st, 2012 8:18 am
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Study: Sleep Apnea A Significant, Unrecognized Problem In Commercial Truck Drivers

Posted by Brett Emison April 10, 2012 11:10 AM   I have written before about the problem of fatigue for airline pilots and truck drivers. Now Truckinginfo.com– the web site of Heavy Duty Trucking magazine – has reported on a study that found 41% of Australian commercial truck drivers. Truckinginfo suggests that 30% of American […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Apr 12th, 2012 5:00 pm
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Dental Implants – Your third set of teeth.

While implants were introduced into dental practices in the late 1970s, you may be surprised to know that the earliest recorded attempts of their use date back to the Mayan civilization around 600 A.D. Needless to say, dental implants have undergone giant leaps in improved design, success, and overall patient satisfaction since those ancient times! […]

Posted by Dr. Chris L. Tye, MD, DDS on Mar 20th, 2012 4:30 pm
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