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People with sleep apnea tend to stop breathing temporarily during sleep. If you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), your breathing may stop due to blocked airways. If you have central sleep apnea, your breathing may stop due to a malfunction in your brain. Lack of air can cause you to wake up suddenly several times […]

Do you love your smile? Or has it lost its charm due to missing teeth? Tooth loss can rob your smile of its functionality and appeal. Implants can resolve tooth loss and make you love your smile again! A visit to Drs. Kevin Kellerman, Jessica Wen, Jesse Snyder, Caroline Connolly, and Ashton Stewart from Kellerman […]

Thanks to technological advancements, dentists can now maximize function and optimize oral health using restorations that last longer and deliver life-looking outcomes. One such innovation — dental implants — provides a predictable, reliable, and long-lasting solution for patients with tooth loss.  With extensive experience in implantology, Dr. Kevin Kellerman, along with Dr. Caroline Connolly, Dr. Jessica Wen, Dr. […]

If you struggle with anxiety about visiting the dentist, you are not alone. Many patients in and around Glen Carbon, Illinois, avoid getting dental work done because of these fears. Fortunately, visiting a sedation dentist who does sedation, such as oral conscious sedation and IV sedation, is the first step in getting necessary treatments without […]

If you have a dental appointment coming up, you deserve to be as comfortable as possible during your visit. If you are looking for a dentist that does sedation, rely on Kellerman Dental. We have a variety of techniques that we can use to make sure you are as relaxed as possible during your visit. Read […]

You have read about Invisalign—would you like to try it? You are in good company. Most people want straight, beautiful smiles, but no one has looked forward to wearing traditional braces for years. It’s no surprise that clear dental aligners like Invisalign have become a popular choice. The Invisalign teeth straightening system uses removable, clear […]

Most of us don’t know how well we sleep until we wake up the following day. We don’t realize we stop breathing as we sleep. We are either jerked out of a dead sleep because we aren’t breathing, or someone wakes us up for snoring too loud. Kellerman Dental in Glen Carbon, Illinois, provides residents […]

Severe or even slight misalignment of the jaw and teeth is a serious issue that should not be taken lightly. Misalignment can impact how you chew food, speak, and even breathe, not to mention your psychological well-being. Aside from a crooked smile, tooth misalignment also increases the risk of tooth decay (known as cavities) and […]

We all want to maintain a full smile for as long as we live. But as with many things, our wishes don’t always get granted. Yes, you may want a complete grin for the rest of your life, but tooth decay and injuries may have other thoughts. Luckily, you don’t have to live with a […]