Snoring may be an indicator of a serious underlying condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). This occurs when there is a partial or full blockage of your airway. Your brain will then register a lack of oxygen and respond with muscle spasms. You will then often have disruption to deep restful sleep. This can occur several times throughout the night, causing a disruptive sleep.

How does the dental sleep appliance work?

Dental appliance therapy is scientifically proven as an effective and comfortable treatment for snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnoea.

The main way that appliances work is by preventing the tissues at the back of the throat and the base of the tongue from collapsing back into the airway. Sleep appliances work by holding the lower jaw slightly forward during sleep thereby opening the airway at the back of the throat which is responsible for the snoring and obstruction. The tongue is attached to the lower jaw, and with the jaw held forward the tongue is prevented from collapsing back.