When sleep doesn’t restore you
Do you feel exhausted despite a full night’s sleep, wake with headaches or shortness of breath, or find it hard to concentrate during the day? These can be signs your sleep isn’t as restorative as it should be.
Studies show about 30% of men and 15% of women aged 30 to 70 meet the criteria for at least mild sleep apnoea. Many don’t know they have it. Often it’s a partner who first notices your breathing isn’t quite right.
What is sleep apnoea?
Sleep apnoea is a condition where breathing repeatedly slows or stops during sleep. It can happen hundreds of times a night, often without you knowing, so your body misses the deep, restorative sleep it needs to recover.
The good news is that it’s often treatable. A personalised treatment plan can improve your breathing, reduce snoring and help you wake feeling refreshed.
More energy, better mood and mental clarity, quiet and restful nights, and long-term improvements to your overall health.
Finding out for sure
Treatment starts with a simple home sleep test that measures your oxygen levels and heart rate. A sleep physician reviews the results, confirms whether you have sleep apnoea and rules treatment options in or out, so you aren’t left guessing.
You’ll receive a written report with a recommended treatment option.
Treatment that fits your life
CPAP is the gold standard for treating sleep apnoea, but many people struggle to use it consistently because of the mask, machine and noise.
A Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS) is highly effective for many people with mild to moderate sleep apnoea, and because it’s custom-made for your mouth it’s comfortable and easy to wear each night.
Surgery can be effective for carefully selected patients, but is usually considered only when other options aren’t suitable or haven’t worked.
Maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol, stopping smoking and improving sleep habits all support better sleep. They’re recommended alongside treatment rather than instead of it.
Worn while you sleep, a Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS) gently supports your lower jaw forward. This keeps the airway more open, making it easier to breathe and reducing the vibration that causes snoring.
We begin with a digital scan of your teeth for a precise fit, then adjust your MAS device over time so it’s both comfortable and effective. Most people adapt quickly, and because it’s small, quiet and easy to travel with, it’s much easier to use consistently than CPAP.
With proper care, a custom Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS) lasts many years. If your sleep study shows severe sleep apnoea, CPAP is generally the most effective treatment and is likely to be recommended. We’ll help you understand your results and guide you to what suits you best.
The position of your jaw, teeth and airway all influence how you breathe during sleep. Because a MAS device is custom-made for your teeth, dentists are uniquely placed to design, fit and adjust your device so it’s comfortable and effective.
Care close to home
Book your consultation, undergo a detailed sleep assessment, then start your personalised treatment plan. We guide you through each step at a pace that feels right for you, and if we can’t support your condition we’ll refer you to the specialist you need.
Yes. Assessment, treatment and ongoing support are all delivered through The Dentists, so your care stays close to home and connected in one place, with no complex sleep clinic pathways to navigate.
