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Anti-Snoring Appliance Therapy
Restful Sleep for Miami Residents
Snoring is a nuisance to friends and loved ones, but did you know that it can lead to more serious health threats? Snoring is a sign that not enough oxygen is reaching your body and your brain, which could lead to stroke, heart attack, and a shorter life span. Dr. Hernandez offers a solution - anti-snoring therapy with a custom oral appliance.
When air passages are blocked, it results in noisy vibrations- snoring. Many factors contribute to airway blockage, including narrow passages and the position of the tongue. Blocked airways prevent oxygen from reaching the brain. Periodically, the brain will send a message to your body, telling you to wake up and take a breath. When this happens, most patients don't wake fully, but enter a lighter sleep stage.
Disrupted sleep can affect your mood, cause daytime drowsiness, and memory loss. In addition, depleted oxygen supplies can lead to high blood pressure, heart problems, and even a risk of premature death.
In the past, stop-snoring therapy was costly and cumbersome. Patients were forced to choose between sleeping with a noisy oxygen tank and undergoing throat surgery. Sleep-science research has found that a custom oral appliance, designed by your dentist, is as effective, if not more effective, than other snore-relief therapies.
A custom oral appliance works by repositioning the jaw and tongue, allowing air to flow freely.
It's a simple solution for patients who have mild sleep-related conditions. If you're case is advanced, we may recommend additional treatments. For most, non-surgical oral appliance therapy restores restful slumber, improves quality of life, and reduces the risk of life-threatening illnesses.
If you or someone you know snores, call the Advanced Center for Cosmetic & Reconstructive Dentistry today and ask about non-surgical therapies. Dr. Hernandez provides Miami, Miami Beach, Pinecrest, Coral Gables, and South Miami residents with comprehensive care for healthy living.
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