Do I need a Mandibular Advancement Device?
You may be surprised to find that Sleep Apnoea is a very common sleep disorder. The problem is it is also regularly underdiagnosed. Some healthcare professionals estimate that as many as 80% of cases go undiagnosed, which is not surprising, given the fact that those...
Getting help for your Sleep problem
Here are the most common reasons our patients seek help Pauses in nighttime breathing, gasping or choking during sleep Unrefreshing sleep, waking up tired with morning headaches or dry mouth Loud, habitual snoring, often reported by a partner, who is also sleep...
Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnoea (often referred to as a mouth guard or bite guard)
Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) is a proven treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and Snoring, especially for people with mild to moderate OSA or those who cannot tolerate CPAP, Mask therapy. While people sometimes call these devices “mouth guards” or “bite...
Benefits of Oral Appliance Therapy for the treatment of Sleep Apnoea
Oral appliance therapy (OAT), also known as Mandibular Advancement Device therapy (MAD) is a non-invasive treatment option for patients with Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and patients who cannot tolerate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)...
Oral Appliance Therapy to treat Sleep Apnoea
Oral appliance therapy is a very viable treatment option for patients with Mild or Moderate Sleep Apnoea. This treatment option has been available for many years now and can be a treatment of option for doctors and their patients, with Mild and Moderate Sleep Apnoea,...
What is Sleep Disordered Breathing?
Should I be concerned? Sleep disordered breathing refers to a group of conditions where a person’s breathing repeatedly changes, can become abnormal in pattern or regularly interrupted during sleep. This condition can cause poor Sleep Quality, which may often lead to...
Is Snoring a medical condition?
Snoring itself is not officially classified as a medical condition, however, it can be a medical condition when it is severe or chronic, especially if it is accompanied by disruptive symptoms of Sleep-Disordered Breathing, such as Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) ...
What are the main concerns associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea?
The biggest concern for people with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is the frequent sleep disruption, due to varying levels in repeated pauses in breathing cycles. This can lead to varying levels of daytime tiredness and excessive sleepiness, significantly impacting...
I have Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and struggle with CPAP. Is Oral Appliance Therapy a treatment option for me?
Oral appliance therapy is a well-recognised alternative treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, especially patients diagnosed with mild and moderate Sleep Apnoea, with snoring and patients who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy. It is important to discuss if Oral appliance...
Are you concerned about Snoring and possible Sleep Apnoea?
What are the key symptoms of Sleep Apnoea? If you or someone close to you has symptoms such as snoring and interruptions in breathing which may be associated with Sleep Apnoea, it is important to discuss your concerns with you GP, your family doctor. Symptoms are...
Managing Excessive Daytime Tiredness associated with Sleep Disordered Breathing
Sleep Disordered Breathing may often present as Excessive Daytime Tiredness (EDT). This may often be attributable to Poor Sleep. In order to manage Poor Sleep in a practical way, often minor lifestyle changes and good Sleep Hygiene may assist in identifying the...
Oral Appliance Therapy (Mandibular Advancement Device Therapy) for Sleep Disordered breathing from Snoring to Sleep Apnoea
Oral Appliance Therapy is a therapy designed individually to maintain the oropharynx (the upper airway, located behind the tongue, extending downward) in an open position, avoiding airway closure overnight. Snoring is often the first symptom of sleep...
How can Bruxism be treated?
According to the Mayo Clinic, Bruxism is a medical term for teeth grinding and clenching, a condition in which you bring your teeth together, more commonly unconsciously. This action is brought about by muscle clenching, resulting in tooth contact, which...
First steps in managing your Sleep Health
Beacon Dental Sleep Medicine First steps in managing your Sleep Health If you, or someone close to you is concerned about nighttime symptoms of Sleep Disordered Breathing, which may include: • Unexplained wakening, with gasping for breath • Waking up with a...
What are the key symptoms of Sleep Apnoea?
What are the key symptoms of Sleep Apnoea? If you or someone close to you has symptoms, which may be associated with Sleep Apnoea, it is important to discuss your concerns with you GP, your family doctor. Symptoms can be divided into: Nighttime symptoms and Daytime...
World Sleep Day Friday 14th March 2025
As We CelebrateWorld Sleep DayFriday 14 th March 2025 A message from Beacon Dental Sleep Medicine:If you are concerned about your sleep, or the sleep of someone close to you, please call us or email and let us help you take the required steps to best...
What can I do if I suspect I have Sleep Apnoea?
Worry about having Sleep Apnoea is very common. Concerns about snoring or waking up with a startle during the night are the most frequent symptoms of Sleep Disordered Breathing.Waking up repeatedly during the night, with a snoring noise which wakes a...
Anna Geary finds out about Bruxism from Dr Ed Owens, Director at the Beacon Dental Clinic
Anna Geary finds out about the condition of bruxism from Dr Ed Owens of Beacon Dental on RTEs Supercharged. Bruxism is excessive teeth grinding or jaw clenching. It is an oral parafunctional activity; i.e., it is unrelated to normal function such as eating or talking....
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