What is Sleep Apnoea?

Sleep Apnoea is a disorder that results in abnormal breathing patterns while sleeping. These irregular breathing patterns deprive systems of critical oxygen supplies and prevent the body from maintaining restful sleep. Sleep Apnoea is not only dangerous to the sufferer, but can be disruptive to your loved ones due to snoring.

Somnodent

A SomnoDent appliance is a custom fitted appliance developed to treat Sleep Apnoea and is an effective and comfortable alternative to therapy or surgery. A Somnodent appliance is worn when sleeping to move your lower jaw forward into a comfortable position, allowing relaxation of the tissues at the back of your throat, ensuring the base of your tongue does not collapse and block your airway, giving you a safe and soundless sleep.

What is the treatment process?

01. Treatment consultation

The first step is to have an initial consultation, where your dentist will conduct an examination to assess your suitability and discuss your options. Your dentist will then refer you to have a sleep study which can be done at home. Data will then be assessed to see if you would be able to have a Somnodent appliance or whether you will need to have a Cpap Machine.

02. Digital Impressions

Following your consultation, impressions or moulds and measurements will be taken to serve as blueprints. These impressions will be sent to Somnodent to create your custom fitted appliance.

03. Fitting

Once your SomnoDent device is ready, you’ll need to return so your dentist can fit the appliance and make adjustments to ensure maximum comfort and efficiency. You’ll leave this appointment with your new device and care instructions.

04. Follow up appointment

You may need to come back for a subsequent follow up appointment so we can assess and monitor your progress to ensure the objectives of your treatment plan are being met and to make any further adjustments if necessary.

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