Snoring Appliance
Importance of curing obstructive sleep apnoea:
A disruptive sleep can lead to an individual suffering drowsiness during the daytime. Sleepiness is a medical condition and can be very dangerous for people with sleep apnoea who have a markedly increased incidence of car accidents, work accidents, and sick days. Risks include heart attacks, strokes, irregular heartbeat, hypertension, loss of interest in sex/impotence and frequent night-time urination.
How does the Snoring Appliance work?
Snoring Appliances work by holding the lower jaw slightly forward during sleep thereby opening the airway at the back of the throat which is responsible for the snoring and obstruction. The tongue is attached to the lower jaw, and with the jaw held forward the tongue is prevented from collapsing back.
Is a Snoring Appliance comfortable to wear?
Although the mouth is a very sensitive area the vast majority of people adapt within a night or two and find the appliance surprisingly comfortable. This is because the appliances are tailored to suit your mouth and are very thin.
Are there any side-effects?
The vast majority of people have no side effects. A small percentage of people have minor side-effects such as excessive saliva, jaw tenderness, pressure on teeth and bite changes. Most side effects are temporary and disappear after a day or two or with a simple adjustment.
Do I have to wear the Snoring Appliance forever?
No. There may be other methods which you can undertake that can help overcome the problem. This is very individual and assessed and discussed in the first consultation. For many people weight loss, exercise or changing body position during sleep can assist in overcoming snoring and sleep apnoea. The use of a snoring appliance can result in a boost in energy levels through better quality sleep and hence the impetus to make lifestyle changes.
Benefits of Snoring Appliance:
Snoring may be an indicator of a serious underlying condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). This occurs when there is a partial or full blockage of your airway. Your brain will then register a lack of oxygen and respond with muscle spasms. You will then often wake with a start, resume breathing and then return to sleep. This can occur several times throughout the night, causing a disruptive sleep.- You (and your partner) can enjoy a quiet night of sleep.
- Wake up refreshed and ready to face the day.
- Improved quality of life through greater vitality and participation.
- Improved work performance due to greater concentration and energy levels.
- Decreased risk of fatigue-related vehicle and work accidents.
- Decreased risk of heart disease, stroke and blood pressure problems.
Importance of curing obstructive sleep apnoea:
A disruptive sleep can lead to an individual suffering drowsiness during the daytime. Sleepiness is a medical condition and can be very dangerous for people with sleep apnoea who have a markedly increased incidence of car accidents, work accidents, and sick days. Risks include heart attacks, strokes, irregular heartbeat, hypertension, loss of interest in sex/impotence and frequent night-time urination.
How does the Snoring Appliance work?
Snoring Appliances work by holding the lower jaw slightly forward during sleep thereby opening the airway at the back of the throat which is responsible for the snoring and obstruction. The tongue is attached to the lower jaw, and with the jaw held forward the tongue is prevented from collapsing back.
Is a Snoring Appliance comfortable to wear?
Although the mouth is a very sensitive area the vast majority of people adapt within a night or two and find the appliance surprisingly comfortable. This is because the appliances are tailored to suit your mouth and are very thin.
Are there any side-effects?
The vast majority of people have no side effects. A small percentage of people have minor side-effects such as excessive saliva, jaw tenderness, pressure on teeth and bite changes. Most side effects are temporary and disappear after a day or two or with a simple adjustment.
Do I have to wear the Snoring Appliance forever?
No. There may be other methods which you can undertake that can help overcome the problem. This is very individual and assessed and discussed in the first consultation. For many people weight loss, exercise or changing body position during sleep can assist in overcoming snoring and sleep apnoea. The use of a snoring appliance can result in a boost in energy levels through better quality sleep and hence the impetus to make lifestyle changes.