The Sleepwell splint is widely considered the most clinically successful treatment to tackle snoring. During clinical trials, 98% of patients were happy with the results of the Sleepwell.
It is a Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS), which prevents your airway from closing by holding the lower jaw in a forward position. With your airway unobstructed, snoring cannot occur.
At Hove Dental Clinic, we have partnered with the leading MAS brand, Sleepwell.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is caused by the periodic collapse of the airway during sleep. This results in complete or partial obstruction of the airflow, and it is characterised as lasting for 10 seconds or more.
When left untreated, OSA can lead to conditions such as high blood pressure and increased risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. OSA can also place a strain on your relationship with your sleeping partner and cause increased sleepiness.
Classic signs of OSA include sudden gasping and cessations in breathing. You may find this wakes you up in the night or that your sleeping partner identifies the symptoms and makes them known to you. We recommend coming in to see us for treatment if OSA symptoms are identified.
Your dentist at Hove Dental Clinic will ask you several questions to aid in diagnosing your OSA and refer you for a sleep study.
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