What can a dentist do about sleep apnoea?

Sleep apnoea occurs when a person’s airway closes during sleep. Some people have an airway that is prone to collapse during sleep, due to poor jaw development, a large tongue, bad posture, or weight gain. These people are at greater risk of suffering from sleep apnoea. We can help. At Capricornia Dental

I’ve been told I snore. Can a dentist help?

Yes, we can help. If you already have a CPAP machine then you have probably already been diagnosed with either OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnoea) or UARS (Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome) and know the consequences of leaving these conditions untreated. CPAP is definitely the gold standard against which all other treatments for OSA

I can’t get used to my CPAP machine. Can a dentist help?

If you already have a CPAP machine then you have probably already been diagnosed with either OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnoea) or UARS (Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome) and know the consequences of leaving these conditions untreated. CPAP is definitely the gold standard against which all other treatments for OSA and UARS are measured.