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SLEEP APNOEA AND ANTI-SNORING TREATMENT IN wODEN, CANBERRA 

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder in which a person’s breathing stops and starts repeatedly. Common symptoms include loud snoring, gasping for air whilst sleeping and daytime sleepiness (caused by poor quality sleep).

Dental Excellence is proud to be an authorised provider of SomnoDent sleep apnoea oral devices (mandibular advancement splints) in Canberra. SomnoDent is made by publicly listed SomnoMed – an Australian company that specialises in custom-fitted oral devices to assist in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and snoring.

Who would need a mandibular advancement splint?

Mandibular advancement splints designed primarily for people who snore loudly or suffer from mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The device can be a good option for those who have tried a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) pump and find it uncomfortable or cumbersome (e.g. for travel).

How does a mandibular advancement splint work?

Both obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring occur when the muscles and tissues in the back of the throat relax – causing the airway to narrow and take in less air. In the case of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), the brain senses this problem and rouses the person from sleep.

A mandibular advancement splint (MAS) – a device akin to a mouthguard – works by “positioning the patient’s mandible (lower jaw) and tongue forward, clearing the obstructed airway.” It’s fair to say that SomnoDent is one of the best sleep apnoea devices available in Canberra.

How do I know if I have obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)?

For a truly accurate diagnosis, a sleep apnea test at a proper sleep clinic / laboratory in Canberra is required. A sleep apnoea test (also known as a polysomnography test) is conducted whilst you sleep: it records your brain waves, heart rate, blood oxygen levels, eye / leg movements and breathing.

What is involved?

At Dental Excellence, we follow a proven process when it comes to providing SomnoDent sleep apnoea oral devices in Canberra.

  1. The patient brings their referral or official diagnosis to our clinic. We examine the patient’s teeth, mouth, neck and head, as well as their bite (to determine how far forward to position the jaw).
  2. We produce dental impressions of the patient’s teeth / soft tissue for the in order to customise the SomnoDent device.
  3. When the device arrives, we fit it to the patient’s mouth (making small adjustments in the process).

As an authorised provider of SomnoDent sleep apnoea oral devices in Canberra, we also provide follow-up consultations and organise device repairs (when required).