Listen
We review your symptoms, sleep history, medical care, and any concerns raised by a partner.
Sleep and airway
Snoring and sleep apnoea deserve proper attention.
Dental assessment can help identify oral and jaw factors, but suspected sleep apnoea requires medical diagnosis.
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Why it matters
Better sleep supports wider health.
Snoring happens when airflow makes tissues in the upper airway vibrate. Obstructive sleep apnoea is more serious: breathing repeatedly stops or reduces during sleep, often causing fragmented rest and daytime symptoms.
Loud snoring, witnessed pauses in breathing, gasping, morning headaches, and marked daytime sleepiness should be discussed with a GP or sleep service. If severe breathlessness or chest symptoms occur, seek urgent medical help.
Assess
We examine relevant dental, bite, jaw, and airway features within a dentist's scope.
Coordinate
Where appropriate, we work alongside medical diagnosis and discuss suitable dental options.
Oral appliances
A possible option for selected patients.
A custom mandibular advancement appliance may help some people with primary snoring or diagnosed mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnoea by holding the lower jaw forward during sleep. It is not suitable for everyone and should follow appropriate assessment.