Snoring and sleep apnoea are common sleep breathing problems that can affect sleep, health and quality of life. Snoring can happen for different reasons, including differences in the size or shape of the airway, the way the tissues relax during sleep, and other individual factors that can make the airway more restricted.
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition in which the airway becomes blocked during sleep, interrupting breathing and leading to broken sleep. This can leave people feeling tired and unrefreshed, and it is associated with a greater risk of health problems including high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, low mood, depression and cognitive decline.
Our treatment is tailored to each patient after assessing the underlying causes of snoring and sleep-disordered breathing. We combine oral appliance therapy with adjunctive approaches such as positional therapy, breathwork, insomnia treatment, lifestyle support, and sleep hygiene advice, and we also involve other disciplines where needed to build the most effective plan. Oral appliances work by gently repositioning the lower jaw to help keep the airway open during sleep.
Our bespoke appliances are designed for comfort, ease of use, and effective results. Using digital scans or photographs of your mouth, we create a precise fit and work with trusted appliance partners worldwide to find the option that best suits you. Each appliance is carefully adjusted to gently position the jaw, helping to improve sleep, reduce symptoms, and make treatment something you can feel confident wearing every night.
Snoring is the noise created by the partial closure of the airway when air is restricted during breathing whilst asleep.
Snoring is a condition that affects about 30% of us, rising to 60% as age increases. It may be no more problematic than the noise itself. Men snore more than women until menopause, and then snoring and apnoea can worsen symptoms. The cause is varied, but even simple snoring has significant effects on the quality of life for the snorer and those around them.
At the least, it is socially embarrassing and can affect the quality of life for both the snorer and those around them.
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea a serious medical condition where the airway totally closes many times during the night. This can significantly reduce oxygen levels in the body and interrupt sleep. Apnoea is linked to many health conditions from excessive daytime sleepiness, acid reflux and increased risk of high blood pressure, to more serious ones such as the increased incidence of stroke, heart attack, and diabetes.
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