Sleep Apnea Dental Treatment Plymouth MN

Sleep Apnea Dental Treatment Plymouth MN
Snoring and Sleep Disorders: What You Need to Know
Often snoring is dismissed as an annoyance, but it can be a sign of a very serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea. Snoring is caused by a blocked airway. The tongue falls backward during sleep and can fully or partially block the airway. The body then struggles to obtain air, and this causes the vibration we call snoring. Much of the time the body will continue to get just enough air so there will be very little harm. However, this condition is one of the signs that sleep apnea could be right around the corner.

Apnea episodes can occur from 30 to 60 times per night. This oxygen deprivation causes people to feel exhausted when they wake up, as though they haven’t really been sleeping. They’ve spent most of the night fighting for air, so it’s no wonder they feel tired, headachy, and irritable.
The lower oxygen levels also put a strain on the heart.

Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are medical problems, so we make sure your individual situation is fully addressed by starting with an objective medical assessment. After referral from a physician, you’ll receive a thorough dental examination by Dr. Rasmussen, who will discuss all options,
advantages, limitations, and consequences.

After you are fit with the oral appliance that should work best for you, we’ll take any needed time to adjust the appliance to a comfortable and effective position. Then we recommend a follow-up evaluation by the referring physician to objectively document the effectiveness of the therapy. We like to see all our sleep patients twice per year long term during active treatment to ensure the integrity of the oral structures and continued effectiveness of the treatment.

These appliances reduce the health risks associated with apnea without surgery or medication. There is a 96% success rate for people treated with these appliances.

Visit our main website to learn more about our dental care services in Plymouth MN.

Gefrey F. Rasmussen, DDS
Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
(763)553-1125
9750 Rockford RD. #400 • Plymouth, MN 55442

Dental Implants Plymouth MN

Dental Implants Dentist
Plymouth MN
Cosmetic Dentist Plymouth MN 55442

Missing Teeth? Why Not ‘Grow’ New Ones?
Dental implants are the ideal way to replace a lost tooth, especially in the front of the mouth where they are most visible. Unlike bridges or removable dentures, which sit on top of the gums, dental implants are placed under the gums. The “tooth” placed on an implant appears life-like, because it comes through the gums just like the original did – it’s like growing a new tooth! After an oral surgeon places a titanium post, Dr. Rasmussen will custom-create natural-looking restorations. Implants can be used to replace any number of lost teeth. Even people with no teeth can benefit from implants, because they can replace their dentures with teeth that are solid enough to eat any food, don’t move around when they talk, and don’t need to be taken out at night. Ask us if implants are right for you.

Call for a no-obligation implant consultation today.

Gefrey F. Rasmussen, DDS
Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
(763)553-1125
9750 Rockford RD. #400 • Plymouth, MN 55442

Dental Crowns Dentist Plymouth MN

Crowns in a Single Visit
Welcome to dentistry in the 21st century! We are pleased to offer crowns made with CEREC™, a highly precise computer milling machine that makes crowns right in the office, in about an hour. No more temporaries, additional visits, or crowns that don’t seem to fit right. Just because CEREC crowns are convenient and aesthetically desirable doesn’t mean you have to give up function. These modern restorations dramatically reduce cracking, lowering the likelihood of needing future root canal treatment. Due to the custom design and precise fit, CEREC restorations are bonded to the tooth with the optimum strength available. We are pleased to be among the first in our community to offer crowns with the CEREC machine. If you have ever had a crown placed the traditional way, we are sure you will notice the difference!  Learn more about dental crowns at plymouthhealthysmiles.com

Gefrey F. Rasmussen, DDS
Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
(763)553-1125
9750 Rockford RD. #400 • Plymouth, MN 55442
http://www.plymouthhealthysmiles.com