Obstructive sleep apnoea happens while you sleep. During this time, your body relaxes, your muscles soften and your tongue drops to the back of your throat, reducing airflow and creating a vibration when you breathe that we hear as snoring. With sleep apnoea, your airway periodically closes and prevents your breathing for 10-60 seconds depending on the case severity.

There are a variety of treatment options available to those with sleep apnoea. These include a C-PAP machine, a device that utilises a mask over the face while you are asleep to equalize pressure in the throat, which is the gold standard for sleep apnoea treatment. For a less obstructive treatment option, we custom make mandibular advancement splints (MAS), which push the jaw forward and allow more air through the air passages while you are asleep. A discussion with our dentists can inform if this is a viable option for you.