Wayne G. Suway, DDS, MAGD

10/04/2026

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10/02/2026

NEW BLOG -- Why Fall Is the Right Time to Start Your Dental Implant Journey — and What the Timeline Actually Looks Like

Dental implants are one of the most consequential dental investments a patient can make. They’re also one of the most misunderstood in terms of how they actually work and, critically, how long the process takes. Most patients who delay getting started do so because the timeline seems daunting — ...

10/02/2026

NEW BLOG -- The Truth About Dental Sleep Medicine — How Your Dentist Can Help You Sleep Better

Most people who’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea think of treatment as CPAP or nothing. The mask, the machine, the hose, the noise — and the nearly 50 percent of patients who abandon CPAP within the first one to three years because the treatment they were prescribed doesn’t work with their a...

09/26/2026

Why Does My Jaw Lock or Feel Stuck?

It’s common for your jaw to click now and then without pain, but if you keep having TMJ locking, pain, or trouble moving your jaw, it’s time to get it checked out.

If your jaw sometimes catches, won’t open all the way, or gets stuck in an open or closed position, it could be a sign of a temporomandibular disorder. It’s common for your jaw to click now and then without pain, but if you keep having TMJ locking, pain, or trouble moving your jaw, it’s time.....

08/27/2026

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08/27/2026

UH OH! Here's What Actually Happens to Your Teeth When You Skip Dental Cleanings ...

The intention to schedule a dental cleaning is nearly universal. The follow-through, statistically, is not. Americans skip their recommended cleanings at significant rates — and the reasons are familiar: the schedule gets full, the appointment feels non-urgent compared to other healthcare needs, o...

08/21/2026

UH OH! Can Teeth Grinding Be a Sign of Sleep Apnea?

Yes, nighttime teeth grinding can occur alongside obstructive sleep apnea, but grinding alone doesn’t confirm a breathing disorder. If you wake with jaw soreness, headaches, damaged teeth, or fatigue, an evaluation can help identify the cause. Why Can Teeth Grinding and Sleep Apnea Overlap? Sleep ...

08/21/2026

NEW BLOG -- What It Means When Your Dentist Holds a Mastership From the Academy of General Dentistry

Most patients choose a dentist based on location, whether the office feels comfortable, and whether the staff is warm and attentive. These are entirely valid considerations. But there is a credential that very few dental patients know to look for — one that requires more than any other voluntary c...

08/14/2026

- Tooth prints are as unique as fingerprints and there are no two teeth alike.

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08/14/2026

Wayne G. Suway, DDS, MAGD explains -- What to Do If You Can’t Tolerate CPAP for Sleep Apnea

CPAP helps many people with obstructive sleep apnea, but only when they can use it consistently. If the mask feels claustrophobic, the pressure keeps waking you up, or you keep taking it off in your sleep, your sleep apnea may still be untreated. For some patients, oral appliance therapy may be a pr...