Do you keep your bed partner awake at night due to snoring? Do you ever wake up coughing or with a dry throat? Do you suffer from frequent headaches or migraines?
If you answered yes to any of these scenarios, did you know that you might have a sleep disorder called sleep apnoea? At Casuarina Square Dental Care, we offer reliable solutions for sleep apnoea to help you reclaim your rest and a good night's sleep. Here's what you should know.
Understanding Sleep Apnoea
The most common type of sleep apnoea is obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), which occurs when your airway is blocked. The blockage cuts off your air supply, signalling your brain to wake you up because you can't breathe. When you have OSA, this can happen multiple times throughout the night, and even hundreds for severe cases.
What Are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnoea?
If you suffer from sleep apnoea, some of the symptoms you may encounter are:
- Frequent headaches, especially in the morning
- Waking up choking, gasping, or coughing
- Loud snoring
- Teeth clenching and grinding
- Chronic fatigue
- Difficulties concentrating
- Mood swings and irritability
- Depression
How We Treat Sleep Apnoea in Casuarina, NT
While the standard treatment for sleep apnoea is continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) therapy, many patients don't do well with wearing a mask while sleeping. CPAP equipment is also harder to travel with.
At Casuarina Square Dental Care, we offer an alternative to CPAP therapy: Continuous Open Airway Therapy (COAT) with a customised oral appliance. Our dentists customise the 3DS Advance appliance to fit your mouth, and it gently repositions your jaw during sleep to open your airway and help you breathe clearly. It's simple to use and comfortable to wear during sleep.
Contact our team on (08) 8927 9418 to book an evaluation with one of our dentists.