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Do you snore -- or know someone who does? Snoring can sometime be seen as a bit of a
joke, but if you or your partner suffer from snoring you will already know that it's no
laughing matter. Not only can snoring be very disruptive, but
it is very often a symptom of Sleep Apnoea a medical condition, which literally means
to stop breathing. Dr Fadi Yassmin has helped hundreds of patients
regain a good night's sleep and often save relationships in the process.
It is estimated that snoring affects over 40% of adults and is the number one medical
condition attributed to relationship breakdowns. If been kicked out of bed and sleeping on
the sofa is not bad enough, sleep apnoea can lead to an increased chance of suffering from
heart problems, depression, stroke and obesity. CPAP is the most common remedy recommended
by Sleep Physicians; however, although CPAP is an excellent device it should be the solutions
of last resort. Millions of people worldwide have removed
snoring and sleep apnoea symptoms from their lives with the use of oral appliances. A mandibular
advancement splint is a device that treats snoring by addressing the physical issues
that are preventing adequate airflow . A mandibular advancement splint can:
Reposition the lower jaw, increase the tone of the tongue and as a result improve the
airway passage. Stabilise the lower jaw and tongue.
Here at Broadway dental we work closely with sleep specialists and are able to organise
home sleep studies to help determine the extent of your condition. I many cases the mandibular
advancement splint or M.A.S. appliance as it's often know, is prescribed for snoring
and mild sleep apnoea. Our on-site sleep technicians will assess and individually fit each patient
for customised home sleep study. If you suffer from snoring and mild sleep apnoea, come and
see us at Broadway Dental. For a painless and effective solution.
So, if you or your partner are not getting a good night's sleep, wake up tired and sometimes
feel drowsy during the day, it is probably about time you looked for a solution. So call
us today and arrange a consultation and sleep assessment.