Sleep Apnoea
Sleep Apnoea
Sleep Apnoea
Snoring and Sleep Apnoea can have a devastating effect on your health, work and relationships.
At Mickleham Dental, we offer Somnodent Sleep Device for those that are suitable.
WHAT WE DO
Somnodent – Sleep Apnoea Appliance!
How do you know you have Sleep Apnoea?
- Excessive snoring
- Partner notices that you stop breathing
- Choking sensation during sleep
- Frequent visits to the bathroom during the night
- Daytime tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Poor concentration/memory
- Falling asleep during the day
How does Somnodent help?
A Somnodent Device gently adjusts the jaw forward, which in turn opens your airway to help breathe easily and sleep restfully.
Why you need a custom made device fitted by a Dentist?
Comfort and Retention are critical treatment for success. People come in all shapes and sizes and have different mouths and jaw shapes so you should have a device made just for you.
What will happen at my appointment?
- Review the history of your sleep condition
- Complete a thorough examination of your mouth
- Take Dental Impressions – models of your teeth and mouth that will be sent to Somnomed laboratory based here in Australia
- Take a bite registration to determine how far forward to move your Jaw..
- Follow up visits to ensure comfort and appropriate forward adjustment
