Our dental surgeons will work closely with Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) surgeons and respiratory physicians to help manage patients with snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Snoring during sleep occurs due to a partial obstruction of your airway that leads to narrowing of your upper airway, slowing down air flow. In cases where the airway is completely obstructed, it is known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Patients with OSA tend to experience repeated complete obstruction of the airway during sleep, causing pauses in breathing and drop in blood oxygen levels during sleep. These may cause excessive snoring, choking episodes, and waking up many times throughout the night, impacting the quality of sleep. If OSA is left untreated, it could contribute to medical problems such as:

• High blood pressure
• Irregular heartbeat
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Diabetes mellitus

Treatment 

Suitable patients will be prescribed a custom fit mouthpiece (Oral Appliance) to help alleviate symptoms. The mouthpiece (Oral Appliance) is worn during sleep and helps to change the position of your tongue or to move your jaw forward, keeping your airway open. In more severe cases, orthognathic surgery may be required to manage the condition.