What is Sleep Apnoea?
Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. These breathing pauses can last anywhere between 10 to 20 seconds and can have happen 5-100 times an hour. The lack of oxygen during an episode of sleep apnoea can jolt you awake (though you often won’t remember). These disruptions to your natural sleep rhythm can mean less quality deep sleep and can affect your productivity the next day.
What are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnoea?
- Loud snoring
- Periods in your sleep where you stop breathing
- Gasping for air in your sleep
- Morning headache and dry mouth
- Difficulty staying asleep
- Excessive sleepiness and difficulty paying attention when awake
- Irritability
Painfree Dentistry Treatment Options in Parramatta
SomnoDent Devices
This is a device worn while sleeping, which is used treat mild to moderate cases. It opens your airways and stops the soft tissue from collapsing (which cause apnoea).
Growth Appliances
Our clinic uses a number of orthodontic appliances. These are removable braces that move your upper and lower teeth forward into a better aligned position, which will widen your airways and improve your breathing.
If you have any questions or would like to come in for a consultation, please arrange a booking online.