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At Weaver Dentistry, we are proud to offer our patients TruDenta, a treatment that relieves chronic head, neck and face pain. Temporomandibular joint problems, otherwise known as TMJ, are associated with clenching, grinding, tinnitus, broken teeth, clicking/popping of the jaw, and numerous other oral symptoms. The first step towards relieving your pain with TruDenta is a comprehensive exam with Dr. Gregory Weaver.

Your exam will include:

• A computer-guided analysis that measures bite force and jaw action while in motion. This will determine and calculate the bite force and motion on an individual, tooth by tooth basis.
• A digital measurement of the lateral and vertical motions of your head and neck. This computerized analysis will provide an immediate report of any movement impairment, which may also indicate potential sources of pain or discomfort.

At the completion of the exam, Dr. Gregory Weaver will then be able to develop a final diagnosis which will provide a lasting resolution to resolve your symptoms.

If you are currently experiencing chronic head, neck, or face pain, please give our team at Weaver Dentistry a call today at our Raleigh, NC office to schedule your TruDenta exam!

Dr. Gregory Weaver, as well as our team at Weaver Dentistry, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year reminder that it’s high time to schedule your dental visits so you optimize your benefit.

Now is the time to reserve your appointment with us. Space is limited and we tend to get busy around the holidays, so don’t wait to give us a call at our convenient Raleigh, NC office!

While Dr. Gregory Weaver and our team at Weaver Dentistry strive to offer a comfortable and unmatched experience for all our patients, we realize that fear or anxiety while visiting the dentist still affects some of our patients. For those of our patients who need extra comfort and relaxation during their visits, we are more than happy to offer IV sedation, a safe and effective option that provides a deeper and more complete relaxing state than most common oral medications.

Sedation dentistry at our Raleigh, NC office can turn a nerve-wracking and sweaty-palmed visit into a comfortable and pleasant one, and allows our patients to drift through their appointments, including complex dental work, feeling completely relaxed and without any discomfort or pain.

During sedation, Dr. Gregory Weaver and our team will monitor your comfort, providing as much medication as necessary to keep you relaxed. We will also use the best tools we have at our disposal to monitor your vital signs so that you can have peace of mind before your procedure.

Dr. Gregory Weaver and our team will be able to tell you if you are a candidate for sedation dentistry and will be more than happy to discuss any concerns, issues, or fears you may have before or during your visit. By talking with us about sedation dentistry, you can feel more comfortable and relaxed during your next visit to Weaver Dentistry. Give us a call today!

If you are one of the more than 12 million Americans who suffers from sleep apnea, Dr. Gregory Weaver and our team want you to know we can help. Sleep apnea, a disorder that causes frequent disruption to your body’s sleep patterns, is also potentially dangerous, as it causes abnormal pauses in breathing or very shallow breathing during the night.

For those who suffer from sleep apnea, it may seem impossible to wake up feeling rested and energized. You may, for example, sleep for eight hours, but your body might have only received three or four hours of quality sleep.

Besides losing a good night’s sleep, the risk of heart attack and stroke have been linked to sleep apnea. Other conditions associated with sleep apnea include depression, irritability, high blood pressure, memory loss, and sexual dysfunction.

Sleep apnea occurs when the muscles in the back of the throat relax to the point of inhibiting natural breathing. The muscles used to support the soft palate relax and the airway closes, causing breathing to stop for anywhere from ten to 20 seconds, which is dangerous because it lowers the oxygen level in the brain.

Sleep apnea can affect anyone at any age, and CPAP devices (continuous positive airway pressure), among other treatments, are often prescribed for sleep apnea treatment. Another treatment option is an oral sleep apnea appliance, which positions your mouth in a way that brings your lower jaw forward and opens up your airway for unobstructed breathing.

At Weaver Dentistry, we truly care about the health and well-being of our patients. In fact, we regularly screen our patients for sleep disorders during their regular checkups, and we will refer you to a sleep apnea specialist if an issue is detected. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call at our Raleigh, NC office if you think you have sleep apnea or if you have any questions or concerns!