Enjoy a Sound Sleep All Night Long!
Snoring is not just a funny sound you make when sleeping. It may be an indication that your airway is obstructed. During sleep, some people experience narrowing or partial closure of their airways. This common breathing disorder is known as sleep apnoea and affects many people in Australia.
It is caused by excessive muscle relaxation whereby the soft tissue at the back of your throat begins to droop, obstructing your airflow. Sleep apnoea results in very disturbed sleep due to snoring and repeatedly waking up because of a lack of oxygen. This, of course, can also be disturbing for those sleeping beside you.
Whilst snoring is often culturally perceived as a joke, this breathing disorder is not something to ignore. It can impact your health in more ways than fatigue. Left untreated, sleep apnoea can contribute to other major health issues, like high blood pressure and heart problems.
When it comes to sleep apnoea and snoring therapy in Myrtleford, Bright, Beechworth, or Wangaratta, patients turn to Great Alpine Dental Advanced Esthetics & Implants because they:
- Often wake up with a sore throat
- Feel lethargic and tired throughout their days
- Suffer from moodiness or lack of concentration
- Feel inclined to nap often
- Have been told by their partner that they snore
- Disturb the sleep of others with their continual snoring through the night
If you can relate to any of the above, there may be a chance that you have sleep apnoea. The good news is that we can make it easy for you with our A-Z solution.
What To Expect When Having Sleep Apnoea Therapy
Our sleep apnoea therapy includes arranging your sleep test, liaising with your sleep physician and facilitating the provision of your sleep apnoea device, should you need one.
Here’s what you can expect in our sleep apnoea treatment:
- We will refer you to a sleep doctor for telehealth. They will then post your sleep study device
- Once your sleep study is complete, your sleep doctor will send us your report along with the treatment recommendations
- For mild to moderate sleep apnoea, our dentists can custom-make a retainer-like oral appliance to help ease your symptoms. This oral appliance will prevent the collapse of the soft tissue at the back of your throat while you sleep. It will also assist in moving your tongue, and bottom jaw forward to clear your airways
- Once your oral device is ready, you’ll need to come for a fitting appointment. During this appointment, we will ensure you get the perfect fit. We provide 3D-printed nylon devices that are a lot less bulky and virtually unbreakable
- You may need to come for follow-up appointments as this allows us to assess the success of your device and make any changes if necessary
- It's a good idea to conduct a repeat sleep study while wearing your new oral device. This can accurately evaluate improvements in your breathing while you sleep
Don’t let your sleep apnoea exhaust you and those you love. Make an appointment at Great Alpine Dental Advanced Esthetics & Implants to see how we can assist you in getting a restful night’s sleep.
