Erika Mason DDS

On the heels of another Richmond Marathon and just around the corner from a New Year, Virginia residents are planning for new PRs, new resolutions, and new approaches to healthy living. Erika Mason’s whole health approach to dentistry will help you reach your goals now and for the upcoming year with the Pure Power Mouth Guard (PPM).

In a recent article in S-Magazine, skiing standout Manny Osborne-Paradis credits some of his latest athletic performances to the mouthguard, citing better balance and easier breathing as just some of the positive effects the mouthguard has had for him during competition.

How does the PPM work?

Backed by more than forty years of science and research and based on neuromuscular dentistry, the PPM corrects misalignment and relaxes the jaw, allowing the wearer’s body to operate more efficiently. More flexibility, better endurance, more efficient oxygen flow, more strength, and better balance are just a few of the improvements you’ll see from this simple yet effective adjustment. From golfers who don’t want the PPM to be an obvious part of their athletic attire to football players who need a mouthguard for both protection and improvement in performance, Dr. Mason has a PPM solution for you. By fitting your mouthguard within one millimeter of perfect accuracy, you are guaranteed to enjoy a comfortable fit that will work for you.

Elite Athletes have embraced the power of the Pure Power Mouthguard

Science and research aside, the Pure Power Mouthguard is also backed by real users, like Manny Osborne-Paradis who also has joined a group of elite athletes, including Terrell Owens, Scott McCarron, Bode Miller, and Rhonda Rajsich, who also use the appliance.

To learn more about how the Pure Power Mouthguard can help your athletic performance, schedule a consultation with Dr. Mason today at  804.745.0666.

While sculpted muscles and top notch fitness levels may be the ideal for many men, a recent article in Men’s Health points out that it may also be a physical profile for being at risk for sleep apnea. A departure from the line of thought that many apnea patients are overweight men in poor health, Men’s Health notes that the sleep disorder in young, fit, and otherwise healthy men may heighten the danger that it will have negative, physical consequences because these patients may be less willing to be tested.

When you evaluate the possible consequences, including fatigue, high blood pressure, depression, and even heart attack, it’s clear that learning more about sleep apnea should be at the top of your health checklist– even if you think you’re not at risk.

CPAP alternative appeals to athletes

With Erika Mason’s thoughtful treatment approach, which utilizes a minimalist dental device, there are fewer excuses than ever before to ignore what could lead to serious health issues. Athletes often don’t want to wear a mask and some cannot tolerate it. And for those who can’t the dental device is a great alternative treatment.

How does the sleep apnea dental device work?

SomnaDent is a low-profile sleep apnea dental device that gently pushes the jaw forward to increase oxygen flow through the airway. Ideal for those who have difficulty with a CPAP, the dental device allows for a more restful and unencumbered night’s sleep. For athletes, a good night’s sleep is particularly important, as it allows the body to recover and rest after intense workouts, which is key to maintaining and increasing fitness levels.

Sleep Apnea Facts

Not convinced? Here are some important statistics to know:

• An estimated 4-6% of men suffer from sleep apnea.
• As many as 14% of NFL players have sleep apnea, according to a 2003 study in the New England Journal of Medicine.
• As many as 55% cannot use the device, a CPAP, most often prescribed to treat sleep apnea

It is our goal to help you look better so you feel better and more confident. Invisalign is one of our solutions for improving your smile and straightening teeth allowing you to put your best face forward and make the best impression. Nothing is more engaging that a dazzling thousand watt smile.

Invisalign is the most comfortable thing in your mouth since your teeth and the best way to transform your smile permanently.

Not only is Invisalign versatile and suits your lifestyle, It helps correct a broad range of dental and orthodontic issues such as over crowded or widely spaced teeth, overbite or underbite.  And unlike metal braces, the Invisalign is virtually invisible.

Invisalign treatment consists of a series of aligners that you switch out about every two weeks. Each aligner is individually manufactured with exact calculations to gradually shift your teeth into place. Your Invisalign system would be made for your teeth with a plan devised by you and Dr. Mason.

Invisalign teen. Young people can get straight teeth the easy way, too.

Not all teenagers need traditional braces and some can correct their teeth problems with this more cosmetically appealing alternative. Brushing and flossing is not a challenge with Invisalign and you can remove the liner if and when you need to. So consider Invisalign teen for your teenager.

If you are looking for a medical professional with extensive expertise in sleep apnea, call Erika Mason DDS. Most of you who know Dr. Mason realize she is a dental professional with very high standards. And you probably also know she is dedicated to continuing education and expanding her knowledge to better serve patients.

In an effort to expand on this initiative, Dr. Mason is focusing  on a ‘whole heath’ approach as it relates to dentistry. Part of that charge is helping people who have sleep apnea but cannot tolerate a CPAP. Dr. Mason is AADSM (American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine) certified– important if you are interested in the oral appliance.

As many as 55% cannot use the device most often prescribed to treat sleep apnea

Those who cannot tolerate it often go without treatment, which is a serious health risk. And those left untreated feel lethargic and sleep deprived. Sufferers may not be aware there is a CPAP alternative or where to get it.

But there is another option –the sleep apnea dental device. We can fit you with a SomnaMed or another brand of device depending on your other health, teeth and jaw issues.

If you, a friend, or relative wants to know more about the oral appliance for sleep apnea to replace your CPAP, call us at 804-745-0666, Mon-Thurs, 7am-5pm. Erika Mason DDS is located at 1061 Hull Street Road Midlothian, VA 23112.