No. Not everyone who snores suffers from sleep apnoea. However, loud snoring that keeps your bed partner awake at night can be one of the telltale signs of sleep apnoea.
At Forster Tuncurry Dental & Implants, we offer a mandibular advancement splint (MAS) appliance that helps patients who snore or have mild sleep apnoea reclaim their rest. The 3DSleep® Advanced Nylon MAS is designed to improve breathing during sleep, which helps to minimise snoring and can reduce the incidence of sleep apnoea.
What Is Sleep Apnoea?
Sleep apnoea occurs when an obstructed airway prevents you from getting the oxygen you need while you sleep. The lack of oxygen causes your brain to wake you up, which can happen multiple times throughout the night, and even hundreds of times in severe cases.
Why Is Sleep Apnoea Serious?
Sleep apnoea significantly impacts your quality of life. Some of the health concerns it contributes to are:
- Frequent headaches and migraines
- High blood pressure
- Cardiovascular disease
- Heart failure
- Depression and mood swings
- Chronic fatigue
- Diabetes
Are You Struggling with Snoring or Sleep Apnoea?
To learn more about how we can help you with snoring or sleep apnoea, talk with your Forster dentist by calling us at (02) 6557 6868.