Sleep appliance
The foundation of good health is a good night’s sleep. Without an appropriate amount of quality sleep, your body cannot recovery from the day’s activity. Snoring and sleep apnoea can have a devastating effect on your health, your work and your relationships.
Dental appliances for sleep apnoea and snoring, such as SomnoDent, gently and non-invasively adjust the forward movement of your jaw, opening your airways to help you breathe easily while you sleep.
Custom-Made Sleep Appliances
Modern, fitted devices are much more effective than ‘one-size-fits-all’ models that you can find online. The most important factors in the device’s success are comfort and retention. People come in all shapes and sizes, so it’s important to have a device that is custom made just for you.
How Does SomnoDent Work?
SomnoDent is a mandibular advancement splint designed to alleviate the pressure of obstructive sleep apnoea. Your custom device fits comfortably over your teeth, moving your lower jaw slightly forward. This innovative device is receiving amazing reviews:
- 91% of users are sleeping better at night
- 88% use their device regularly
- Almost 100% of people who use their SomnoDent continue to use their device for long-term treatment of their condition
What Happens During Your Consultation?
When you make an appointment to talk about your sleep disorder, we will review the history of your sleep condition and complete a thorough examination of your mouth, head and neck. Dental impressions are then taken to create casts of your teeth and mouth.
We will then determine how far forward to move your jaw by measuring your bite in a comfortable position. After that, you’re ready to sleep. Greg Dougall Dental recommends follow up visits to fit the appliance and ensure your comfort for the long term.
Having the Device Fitted
Our dental specialists will custom make your appliance to fit your teeth and mouth. You’ll be wearing your device for a long time, so it’s important that it fits properly. The appliance fits over your upper and lower teeth like a mouthguard for playing sport.
Adjustment mechanisms on the device allow you and your dentist to move your lower jaw to the most effective and comfortable position.
Make an Appointment with Greg Dougall Dental
If you’re noticing symptoms of a poor night’s sleep, make an appointment to talk to our experts about getting a dental appliance for snoring and sleep apnoea. We’re here to help! Call (07) 4736 8106 or contact us online.