Sleep Apnoea Treatments
Your First Step
Selecting the correct treatment for your Sleep Apnoea is dependent on a thorough understanding of your sleep and to identify your disorder.
To this end we typically recommend a HOME SLEEP STUDY and it can be conducted in the comfort of your own home.
Depending on the results summarised in your Sleep Study Report and in conjunction with a sleep physician your most suitable treatment option is determined.
Your Typical Treatment Options
Ttwo treatments would be proposed these would be:
Both therapies are explained below:
Sleep Appliance
Similar to an orthodontic retainer or sports mouthguards, Sleep Appliances are finer with some only covering a few front teeth.
They help to reposition the jaw or tongue forward enabling a clear airway to be maintained. There are many different appliances available.
Depending on the severity of your sleep apnoea, an oral appliance may be required and a CPAP machine maybe required.
CPAP
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines is a face or nasal mask connected to a machine that produces a continuous stream of air which holds your airway open.
Compliance can be low because of the size. In this case use of an appliance can be better than nothing.
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Regular Check Ups
Regular appointments are recommended to allow our dentist to monitor and evaluate the response of your teeth and jaw to your therapy.
