What causes Snoring & Obstructive Sleep Apnoea?
Snoring is a breathing disorder, which occur during sleep, due to the narrowing or partial closure of the airway.
Snoring is the vibration of respiratory structures and the resulting sound, due to obstructed air movement during breathing whilst sleeping. In some cases the sound may be soft, but in other cases, it can be loud and unpleasant. The irregular airflow is caused by a blockage and usually due to one of the following:
- Throat weakness, causing the throat to close during sleep
- Malpositioned jaw, often caused by tension in the muscles
- Fat gathering in and around the throat
- Obstruction in the nasal passageway
- Caused by the tissues at the top of airways touching each other causing vibrations
At least 30% of adults, and perhaps as many as 50% of people, in some demographics snore. Studies suggest an increased susceptibility to snoring as age increases.
Treatment for Snoring
What is the SomnoDent® MAS?
The SomnoDent® MAS is an oral device, which fits over the upper and lower teeth, much like a sports mouthguard. However, unlike a sports mouthguard it is a discreet, precision-made and clinically-tested medical device that is recognised for its clinical validity by FDA,TGA, ISO 13485 and Swiss medic standards. Backed by over 7 Years of clinical research, it is no wonder that the SomnDent® MAS is known as the MAS GOLD STANDARD among Dental Sleep Professionals across the world.
In the vast majority of cases, the SomnoDent® MAS is a highly effective treatment method for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea and snoring, with patients often having better treatment uptake to that of CPAP and surgery.
At Churchill Dental we are registered Dentists that can make and issue SomnoDent Devices, in conjunction with treatment by your Sleep Physician. Make an appointment now.
