Snoring & Sleep Apnoea
Over 40% of UK adults snore with 1 in 10 affected by sleep apnoea.
The occasional night of snoring isn’t anything to be concerned about, but if it happens frequently, prevents you from sleeping and affects your breathing it is important to seek help.
If your snoring is linked to sleep apnoea then getting treatment is especially important as it can prevent potentially serious complications and breathing problems.
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Addressing sleep apnoea and snoring
Sleep apnoea is characterised by difficulty breathing while asleep. If left untreated, it can increase the risk of a range of health issues, including:
Snoring and teeth grinding
People with sleep apnoea often grind their teeth as a subconscious response to open their airway during sleep. Treating sleep apnoea can, therefore, help reduce or eliminate teeth grinding.
Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is the involuntary clenching, grinding, or gnashing of teeth. It often occurs during sleep and can lead to various dental issues, including:
- Worn down teeth
- Increased tooth sensitivity
- Jaw pain or discomfort
- Headaches
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
SomnoMed anti-snoring appliances
Our dentists are highly experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnoea using SomnoMed anti-snoring appliances.
These custom made, removable devices are designed to treat both snoring and sleep apnoea.
Worn during sleep the oral device holds the lower jaw slightly forward repositioning the jaw and tongue preventing the airway from collapsing thus reducing sleep apnoea.
Helping the wearer achieve a better night’s sleep, and as a consequence, improved oral health and wellbeing.
Sleep Apnoea FAQs
Here are some of the most common questions we get from our patients