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snoring and sleep apnoea
For moderate to heavy snorers, mandibular advancement appliances are very beneficial; they hold the lower jaw in a forward position, keeping the airway open and so improving breathing and reducing snoring.
Sleep apnoea is a severe form of snoring which affects about 4% of the population. Sleep apnoea and heavy snoring are very disruptive of sleep patterns for the sufferer and their partners. This can lead to severe sleep deprivation, with social and physical repercussions.
For sleep apnoea patients, testing at a sleep clinic is advisable to see if treatment with an appliance is suitable or other forms of treatment are required. Lifestyle changes, losing weight, less alcohol etc are also worth pursuing.
John has undertaken advanced training in this field and will advise and provide sleep appliances if appropriate.
The Silensor appliance is a robust, well fitting, custom made appliance which is adjustable and holds the lower jaw in a forward position, keeping the air way open. This enables the patient and their partners to have a much better night's sleep.
Useful web sites:
www.britishsnoring.com
www.prior.com/med/jimsleep
