Maintaining healthy teeth and gums takes effort. Despite vigilant at-home oral care and routine professional dental cleanings and checkups, most of us will still get cavities or issues like cracked or damaged teeth. For some of us, our dental issues will lead to losing teeth. In fact, about 178 million Americans are...
Does the thought of having your teeth cleaned and your mouth examined provoke heart palpitations and sweaty palms? If so, you’re not alone. An estimated 10%-20% of adults suffer from dental anxiety. But skipping dental care should provoke more concern. Doing so puts you at risk for severe oral health conditions...
Appearances are sometimes everything. When you’re looking your best, it’s easy to summon stores of confidence. It might be a new outfit, great shoes, or a hairstyle that just works. More permanently, there’s your smile. Is it everything you want it to be? Perhaps you’d like a little more Hollywood...
You might think that missing teeth are largely a cosmetic concern, but in truth, your oral health is jeopardized when you’re missing one or more teeth. In fact, you can increase your risk of developing tooth decay and losing jawbone mass if you have missing teeth. You have options to...
Tooth sensitivity can stem from several causes, some minor, others more serious. The best thing to do if you notice a tooth hurting when you eat or drink something hot or cold is to make a dental appointment to find out what’s going on. At AnnMarie Olson DDS PA, in...
If you think brushing, flossing, using mouthwash, and seeing your dentist twice a year is what you should do for your oral hygiene, you wouldn’t be wrong, but you could add one missing step: scraping your tongue. That’s right. Dentists recommend scraping your tongue in addition to the other good...
There’s no question that straight teeth make for an attractive smile, and that’s often why patients make the choice for treatment. However, AnnMarie Olson, DDS might recommend Invisalign® dental aligners for reasons other than appearance. Your teeth work together as a system, and their alignment is crucial for health reasons,...
Few of us are born with perfect smiles. From alignment issues to gaps, there are too many things that can go wrong with your teeth and your gums. And if you’re like 10% of the population, you have what’s considered a gummy smile. Fortunately, there’s a way to restack the...
Nearly half of adults have chronic periodontitis, an unhealthy inflammation of the gums. If not controlled, this condition can eventually cause your gums to recede, resulting in tooth loss. Plaque is a form of bacteria. Your mouth is awash in bacteria around the clock. When plaque isn’t removed or removed...
Your mouth is constantly sticky, pasty, or bone dry and you try to address the problem by increasing the amount of water you drink. Unfortunately, water only provides temporary relief since the problem likely stems from underactive salivary glands. Called dry mouth, Dr. AnnMarie Olson and our team have considerable...
Fixing misaligned teeth isn’t only an aesthetic win. Correcting crooked teeth also promotes healthy teeth and gums. At her practice in Austin, TX, Dr. AnnMarie Olson has corrected a wide range of orthodontic problems with Invisalign® aligners. She explains why this benefits her patients beyond their beautiful new smiles. Minimizes...
Your teeth have served you well over the years, but now you’re facing increasing problems with your dental health. You‘re not alone. Age can have a significant impact on your oral health, which explains why an eye-opening 20% of people over the age of 65 in the United States are...
Are you among the many Americans who cover their mouths when they smile due to yellow or stained teeth? If so, it’s time for a professional teeth whitening treatment. You’ll wonder why you waited so long. At her state-of-the-art dental practice in Austin, Texas, Dr. AnnMarie Olson offers the most...
Lots of people dread going to the doctor and the dentist. In fact, roughly one in five people reports feeling nervous about an upcoming dental appointment. But if you want to stay healthy, regular preventive visits go a long way. That’s why, at our office in Austin, Texas, Dr. AnnMarie...
Losing a tooth can have severe consequences for your face and your smile. Losing just one tooth can lead to losing more teeth, and it can lead to significant changes in your facial structure. When it comes to deciding how to replace your tooth, implants are the option that gives...
If you have orthodontic problems that you think only braces can fix, think again. Invisalign® aligners are an alternative treatment that correct many of the same bite issues to give you a beautiful, straight smile that you’re proud to show off. These aligners are truly invisible (no one will see...
Your teeth are subject to a lot of wear-and-tear, from chips and cracks to stains and discoloration. After a while, you might notice that your smile appears less than camera-ready. Self-consciousness about the appearance of your teeth can make you hang back in social and professional situations, to the detriment...
About 40 million Americans are missing all of their teeth and nearly 180 million are missing at least one tooth. These huge numbers don’t even take tooth decay into account — 92% of adults and 42% of kids ages 2-11 have at least one cavity. These are startling numbers, but...
According to the American Sleep Association, 50-70 million adults in the United States have a sleep disorder. Plus, 48% of Americans reportedly snore. If snoring is keeping you or your family members awake at night, you may be suffering from sleep apnea. Located in Austin, Texas, AnnMarie Olson DDS, PA...
While many people undergo multiple procedures to improve the appearance of their teeth, a full mouth rehabilitation aims to improve the health and functionality of your entire mouth. While you might get some cosmetic treatments done at the same time, the end goal is to rebuild or restore your teeth,...
Do you start to feel anxious every time you make a dental appointment? Are you apprehensive with the idea of someone going near your mouth with dental tools? If these apply to you, sedation dentistry might be an option that can help lessen your anxiety about visiting the dentist. Dr....
Whether to improve function or appearance, dental crowns have many uses. When you need a dental crown depends on your dental problem or cosmetic concerns. Our team of dental experts at AnnMarie Olson DDS PA in Austin, Texas, uses dental crowns to address many dental issues. Here, we want to...
Sleep apnea does more than annoy your partner. It can increase your risk of developing hypertension and experiencing daytime fatigue. About 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, but the condition’s complications are easy to prevent. To help you out, we asked our specialists at AnnMarie Olson, DDS, PA, all...
There’s no question that life with Invisalign® overcomes many of the drawbacks of traditional braces when you need to address your teeth alignment issues. The series of progressive aligner trays are removable, so you don’t need to adapt your diet as you would with braces. Simply pop out your aligner...
Your smile says a lot about you. It shows when you’re happy and when you’re having fun. But when your teeth are stained, chipped, cracked, or misaligned, it can hurt your confidence and make you hide your smile. At AnnMarie Olson DDS PA, our expert team understands the role healthy...
Having routine dental checkups and professional cleanings are critical to protecting your dental health. However, an estimated 9-15% of Americans have such a severe fear of the dentist that they avoid seeing a dentist. If you’re not having preventative dental care, you’re putting yourself at risk of tooth decay, gum...
Gum disease. Infection. Trauma. Each of these has one thing in common: They can result in tooth loss. If you’re a victim of tooth loss, regardless of the cause, you’ve more than likely explored options to replace your missing teeth. Some options seem financially attractive upfront, like dentures, but they...
The term “full-mouth rehabilitation” may sound unfamiliar and even a little intimidating, but once you learn what it’s all about, you’ll probably wish you’d known about it sooner! If you have multiple dental concerns that need attention, it could take several visits over several months to address them all. And...
If you suffer from sleep apnea, you’re definitely not alone. About 22 million Americans have it, which means disrupted sleep, aggravated bed partners, and lots of tired people. But there are options to improve your quality of sleep and everyone’s quality of life. The experienced dental team at AnnMarie Olson...
At the offices of Dr. AnnMarie Olson in Austin, Texas, patients choose Invisalign® over braces because they can look fabulous while straightening their teeth with clear, invisible aligners. Then they’re wonderfully surprised to learn that the process of getting and using Invisalign is incredibly easy. Here are the top four...
If you wake up feeling fatigued and have dry mouth and a headache, you could be one of the 25 million Americans who live with sleep apnea. While CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) has long been the go-to treatment for sleep apnea, we find that many of our patients don’t...
Dental anxiety and phobias exist, and they can keep you from getting the oral care you need to keep teeth and gums healthy. But how do you overcome your fear of the dental chair? At the offices of Dr. AnnMarie Olson in her dental practice in Austin, Texas, you'll have...
Nearly everyone has clenched or gnashed their teeth at least once in their lifetime. But nightly teeth grinding can hurt your jaw and ruin your smile. At our practice, AnnMarie Olson DDS PA, our team of exceptional dental experts provides personalized care to the residents of Austin, Texas. We’re committed...
Dental veneers are among the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures, and for good reason. These custom-made, wafer-thin shells affixed to the surfaces to your natural teeth, can correct many smile flaws. What’s more, the procedure is easy, pain-free, and the results are amazing. Veneers, made of porcelain or resin composite,...