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,...