Cosmetic Dentistry - Snoring

in Omaha, Nebraska & surrounding areas

Snoring can cause sleep deprivation for you and your loved ones, and can even cause oxygen deprivation. While you are asleep your mouth and throat muscles relax, causing your airway to become smaller and vibrate with the flow of your breath. Dr. Beninato Omaha, Nebraska can correct your snoring problem with a cosmetic dentistry device that keeps your airway clear, allowing you to sleep quietly and get more rest.

Snoring is a very common problem, and can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, a potentially dangerous condition.

Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing stops altogether because the airway becomes completely closed. Sleep apnea causes you to stop breathing, partially waking you up. Normally, you automatically readjust and fall back asleep. This cycle can occur more than 100 times an hour, and you may not even be aware of it happening.

Snoring and sleep apnea cause sleep deprivation and oxygen deprivation, which can both lead to other health problems, including:

• Depressed immune system
• Daytime sleepiness
• Low energy
• Low productivity
• Irritability
• Foggy or irrational thinking
• Memory problems
• Difficulty concentrating
• Slow reaction time
• Hallucinations - in severe cases

Oxygen deprivation associated with sleep apnea leads to:

• Heart attack
• Heart disease
• Abnormal heart rhythm
• High blood pressure
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Sexual dysfunction
• Insomnia
• Morning headaches
• Depression

As you can see, snoring is more than a mere annoyance; it drastically reduces your quality of life and can lead to deadly health problems.

Stop snoring

We can help you stop snoring by fitting you for a dental appliance that holds your jaw in the proper forward position, keeping the airway open.

You may have seen similar devices sold over-the-counter (OTC). However, there is a vast difference between the one-size-fits-all approach and our custom fitted appliances. OTC devices are not fitted to your teeth and jaw and can cause damage to your teeth and bite alignment.

We create your anti-snore appliance to fit perfectly to your mouth and jaw, so that you get the optimum breathing benefits, and do not experience damage.

Dr. Beninato treats patients in Omaha, Nebraska areas, and uses the latest technology to provide general dentistry solutions for you. Learn more about snoring, and cosmetic dentistry by reading our Testimonials and About Us pages and taking a look at our Before and After Gallery. Contact us today to schedule your cosmetic consultation.