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Snoring & Sleep Apnea

Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Wagga Wagga

Snoring is much more problematic than people believe, if untreated and ignored heavy snoring can cause severe sleep apnoea which leads to troubled breathing when sleeping and in its very worst cases can prevent someone from breathing for extended periods of time.

Not only does snoring & sleep apnoea have adverse impacts on your health, it has significant impacts on your overall daily life. If you are very tired throughout your day, you will likely be less effective at work, driving and patience will be a lot shorter which can impact your relationships with people.

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An Introduction to Sleep Apnoea:

The most common form of sleep apnoea is called obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and it occurs due to the airway becoming completely or partially blocked for several seconds before breathing restarts, often with a loud snort or gasp. One of the main problems with OSA is that it can occur hundreds of times a night, partially but not completely awakening the sufferer. If you have OSA then you probably think you sleep right through the night, even though the lack of quality sleep can lead to excessive daytime sleepiness and general lethargy, which can affect your productivity and attention.

How bad is your snoring?

When you visit Kooringal Dental in Wagga Wagga, our dentist will talk to you about your symptoms and can take a look at your mouth and throat.

Sometimes this condition can be caused by enlarged adenoids or tonsils and if this is the case then we can refer you to an ENT surgeon. The airway can become blocked as the neck muscles relax during sleep and some people simply have a narrow airway.

Often OSA can be easily treated by using an oral device. This will be custom-made for you and works by bringing the lower jaw forward slightly, which helps to open up the airway during sleep.

Other treatments include Continuous Positive Airways Pressure (CPAP). For this treatment you will need to wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth and which is attached to a machine that will regulate the air pressure as you inhale. This prevents the airway from collapsing during sleep and suppresses snoring.

Snoring Illustration

Managing Sleep Apnoea at Home:

We can certainly talk to you about ways to treat any symptoms of sleep apnoea at home. Quite often making lifestyle changes such as maintaining healthy weight, avoiding caffeinated drinks before bedtime, and giving up alcohol and smoking can make a difference.

No More Putting Up With Snoring

To schedule a consultation with our dentists, please call us on (02) 6922 6840. We are located at Kooringal Mall, 27B/269-293 Lake Albert Road, Kooringal NSW 2650.