We can stop your Snoring and help your Sleep APNOEA problem.

Did you know that Obstructive Sleep Apnoea affects 1 in 10 people moderately and 1 in 100 severely? Due to their sleep being disrupted and restless, these people often feel tired and drowsy all day long.

Chances are that here at Bay Dental And Orthodontics we can help you with this problem helping you and your family to sleep soundly at night!

What causes Snoring?

Snoring occurs when you fall asleep and the lower jaw drops backwards when the muscles relax. The airway is narrowed and partially obstructs the flow of air. Large tonsils, a long soft palate, uvula and excess fat deposits contribute to airway narrowing. As the air passes through these obstructions, these structures vibrate producing the snoring sound.

Symptoms and effects of sleep apnoea can include occasional snoring, disrupted sleep, low blood-oxygen levels, increased blood pressure, momentary loss of breathing, and excessive daytime drowsiness and tiredness.

What causes Sleep Apnoea?

Narrowing airway passages can cause Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. Muscles relax during sleep. When the muscles relax too much during sleep, the tongue is sucked against the back of the throat causing airflow to stop. The oxygen level in the brain becomes low enough to awaken the sleeper partially.

The obstruction in the throat clears and the flow of air starts again (usually with a loud gasp). This is called apnoea. Some patients experience up to 300 apnoea episodes each night. Severe cases may have up to 700 per night.

The Sleep Apnoea/Snoring Appliances

There are several different oral appliances available to treat snoring and Sleep Apnoea, they are all based on the principle of preventing the lower jaw from dropping backwards and the tongue obstructing the airways.

Latest studies have shown that myofunctional exercises and breathing techniques can reduce Sleep Apnoea.

Oral appliances have several advantages over other forms of therapy. They are comfortable to wear, and easy to care for. Treatment is reversible and non-invasive.

The Sleep Apnoea/Snoring Appliance is made up of 2 custom-made mouthguards, connected by either plastic or metal connectors. They fit over the teeth and are worn while sleeping. The device works by moving the lower jaw and tongue forward and opening the airway in the back of the throat to let air flow freely.

If you have any questions about our services, please contact us today at (02) 9363 3388.