Entries by Dr. Alan Imrek, DDS

Can Sleep Apnea Affect Your Oral Health?  

Sleep apnea is a condition that may repeatedly cause you to stop breathing during sleep. Usually, your body will realize you’re not breathing, and it will jolt you awake so breathing can resume normally.  There are several reasons why sleep apnea occurs, and if you have it, you may not even realize it. But your […]

Does Your Child Need Dental Sealants?

Even the most conscientious parent can’t watch over their child every minute of the day. And even if you’ve taught your little ones to brush and floss regularly, there may still be those times when they forget. Fortunately, your dentist in Sugar Land, TX, has a backup plan — at least for those hard-to-reach back molars. […]

Can You Remove Tartar at Home?  

Been a while since you’ve gone for a dental hygiene visit in Sugar Land, TX? If so, you may start to notice signs of tartar buildup on your teeth. This dense, hard material looks like you have something forming around your gum line. Can you remove it yourself? Should you? Below is a closer look. […]

3 Tips for Teeth Grinders

Teeth grinding, sometimes called bruxism, can be a difficult problem for many people. Because it mainly happens while people are asleep, they have to wait until the dentist tells them that they’re even doing it. Clenching your teeth once in a while won’t make a difference to your oral health, but constant grinding can cause […]