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We understand that visiting the dentist can raise many questions about treatments, procedures and what to expect during your appointment. Our comprehensive FAQ section addresses the most common inquiries from our patients, providing clear and helpful answers to put your mind at ease. From appointment scheduling and payment options to specific treatment information, dental implants, and aftercare instructions, we've compiled these responses to ensure you feel fully informed and confident about your dental care journey with us.
Snoring Appliance - Mandibular Advance Splint (MAS)
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 can help 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.
Sleep apnoea is a serious sleep disorder that causes you to stop breathing during sleep. This is typically due to an obstructed airway, and the lack of oxygen signals your brain to wake you up. Patients with severe sleep apnoea may be waking up hundreds of times throughout the night without even realising it.
Understanding Sleep Apnoea
Sleep apnoea can be tricky to diagnose on your own since it happens during sleep. However, some of the signs to be aware of are:
- Loud snoring that keeps your bed partner awake
- Waking up coughing or gasping
- Frequent headaches, especially in the morning
- Pauses in breathing (your bed partner might notice)
- Waking with a sore throat
- Dry mouth
If you struggle with sleep apnoea, you might also notice that you feel exhausted even after a full night's rest, or that you suffer from chronic fatigue. Sleep apnoea may also contribute to mood swings or depression.
We Can Help with Sleep Apnoea
At Forster Tuncurry Dental & Implants, we offer a comfortable alternative to continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) therapy with a customised oral appliance. CPAP therapy requires you to wear a mask during sleep, which many patients find uncomfortable.
We use a mandibular advancement splint (MAS) to gently reposition your jaw forward, opening your airway for clear breathing during sleep.
We invite you to talk with our team on (02) 6557 6868 for more information on how an MAS snoring appliance can help you.