Hoboken Cosmetic Dentistry Blog - Dr. DePaola

Veneers offer a wide range of benefits for patients seeking a smile makeover, including:

• Natural look – Porcelain mimics the translucent appearance of natural tooth enamel and can be tinted to match the color of your surrounding teeth.
• Stain-resistant – Porcelain is...

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is a condition that occurs when your jaw joint becomes misaligned. It can result in a wide range of painful symptoms that can impact many aspects of your life on a daily basis.

Due to the fact that TMJ symptoms are varied and often resemble the symptoms of other conditions, Dr. Frank will perform a thorough evaluation in order to pinpoint the cause of your TMJ. This includes:

• Examining your jaw joints for tenderness
• Listening for clicking or popping sounds when your move your jaw
• Checking for limited jaw mobility when opening and...

• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Gastric reflux

Our Hoboken dentists have a sleep physician on staff who will carefully evaluate your condition. Dr. Frank will then use these recommendations to devise a...

Sleep apnea is a serious condition which causes your breathing to be interrupted while you sleep. These breathing stoppages can occur hundreds of times a night, depriving your brain and body of the oxygen necessary to function properly.

There are essentially two types of sleep apnea:

• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Central sleep apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of the condition. It occurs when the soft tissue in the back of your throat collapses during sleep and blocks your airway. Central sleep apnea, which is much rarer,...