Sleep Apnea Treatment in Geelong: How Your Dentist Can Help

If you snore, wake unrefreshed or experience daytime fatigue, it is important to seek appropriate medical assessment because these symptoms can have several causes. Dentists can play a role in managing diagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea for suitable patients, often in collaboration with a sleep physician.

What Is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a condition where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The most common form, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), occurs when the muscles in your throat relax and block your airway. Symptoms include loud snoring, gasping during sleep, waking with a headache, and feeling exhausted despite a full night's rest.

Dental Devices for Sleep Apnea in Geelong

For some adults with diagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea or primary snoring, a custom mandibular advancement splint may be considered following appropriate assessment. The appliance repositions the lower jaw during sleep to help keep the airway open. It is not suitable for everyone, and CPAP remains an important treatment option for many people.

Discuss Oral Appliance Therapy in Geelong

If you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea, or a medical practitioner has suggested discussing an oral appliance, contact Dr Gautam Herle at Myers Street Dental in Geelong to discuss whether a dental sleep appliance may be appropriate for you. Call (03) 5222 4599 or email info@myersdental.com.au.

Appointments with Dr Herle

If you have had appropriate medical assessment and would like to discuss whether an oral appliance may be suitable for you, you can book an appointment with Dr Herle at Myers Street Dental in Geelong.