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What Does It Mean if I Snore Loudly?

If your partner complains of loud snoring, it could be a sign of sleep-disordered breathing that puts your health at risk. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a dangerous and relatively common condition. It is caused when the muscles in the back of your throat relax and interfere with normal breathing while you sleep. Warning symptoms include daytime sleepiness, weight gain and decreased sex drive.

While not every person who snores has OSA, participating in a sleep study with a qualified sleep specialist can help you achieve a diagnosis to get a better night’s sleep. Early diagnosis can protect your overall health and even prevent sudden death.
Research has shown that more than 750,000 Australians have problems with their health due to sleep apnoea. Low oxygen levels caused by OSA have been linked to serious and life-threatening diseases such as:
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Heart failure and Stroke
  • Car accidents
  • Work incidents

What Causes Sleep Apnoea?

  • What Causes Sleep Apnoea?

    OSA has no apparent cause and varies from person to person. But some common risk factors are:

    • Excessive body weight
    • Over 40 in age
    • Smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol
    • Large neck circumference
    • Family history
    • Nasal congestion
    • Narrow airway

    If you have any of the above risk factors or suspect you have sleep apnoea, contact our Sydney CBD or Lane Cove dental clinics to learn more.


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    Common Sleep Apnoea Treatments

    The first line of care for OSA is often treated with CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), consisting of a mask worn over the face that gently forces air into the airway, keeping it open.

    Unfortunately, many people have difficulty adjusting to the CPAP machine, finding it bulky or uncomfortable. This leads them to other treatment options, such as OAT (oral appliance therapy).
    Apnoea Treatment Oral appliance therapy works by gently repositioning the jaw slightly forward to move the excess tissue from the back of the throat from the airway. This positioning keeps the airway open. Many people find SomnoDent easier to tolerate and more convenient for travelling. It is a treatment option available for people with mild to moderate OSA symptoms.

    How Do Dentists Treat Sleep Apnoea?

    Apnoea Treatment SomnoDent is an Australian invention and the world’s leading appliance for obstructive sleep apnoea.

    Undoubtedly, SomnoDent can successfully treat, relieve and reduce the long-term symptoms and risks to your health. At A Better Smile Dental Centre, we supply SomnoDent appliances for clients of our suffering from sleep apnoea.

    SomnoDent advantages are:

    • Safe and effective
    • Superior comfort
    • Easily adjustable
    • Clinically proven
    • Custom-fitted
    • 3-year warranty
    • Permits normal mouth opening
    • Allows speech and drinking
    • Professionally fitted
    Oral appliance therapy works by gently repositioning the jaw slightly forward to move the excess tissue from the back of the throat from the airway. This positioning keeps the airway open. Many people find SomnoDent easier to tolerate and more convenient for travelling. It is a treatment option available for people with mild to moderate OSA symptoms.

    • Bruxism

      Bruxism is a condition in which you grind or clench your teeth. If you have bruxism, you may unconsciously clench your teeth when you are awake as well as asleep (sleep bruxism). In some cases, bruxism can lead to jaw disorders, headaches, damaged teeth and other problems.

      Warning signs of bruxism can include teeth clenching or grinding, teeth that are flattened, fractured, chipped or loose, worn tooth enamel, tooth pain or sensitivity, tired jaw muscles, locked jaw, pain that feels like an earache, dull headache in the temples, injury on the inside of your cheek and/or sleeps disruption.
      Bruxism

      At A Better Smile In-House Laboratory, we custom make a selection of protective mouthguards to protect your teeth from grinding while you sleep.

    Sleep Apnoea Treatments In Sydney CBD and Lane Cove

    If you suspect you have OSA or your partner complains of loud snoring, we welcome you to contact our Sydney CBD or Lane Cove dental clinics to arrange an appointment to discuss your treatment options.

    We look forward to helping you enjoy the restful night’s sleep you deserve.
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