With a customised mouthpiece from Best St. Dental, you can snore less, breathe better and finally wake up feeling rested.

Sleep Apnoea/Snoring Treatment

If you or your partner wakes up with a headache, snores loudly, gasps for breath, or feels tired no matter how much time you spend in bed, you may suffer from sleep apnoea. This disruptive sleep issue is more than just a nuisance; it can have harmful effects on your overall health and quality of life.

At Best St. Dental, we realise how disruptive snoring and sleep apnoea can be, so we’re committed to helping you breathe easier and get the quality sleep you deserve.

So, whether your sleep difficulties are just beginning or you’ve already been diagnosed with mild to moderate sleep apnoea, our dental team can provide you with the guidance you need to feel like yourself again.

What Is Sleep Apnoea?

Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder where your airway becomes blocked while you’re asleep; this happens when your throat muscles and tongue relax too much. As a result, your tongue may drop toward the back of your throat, or your soft tissues may collapse inward.

When this happens, you’ll momentarily stop breathing, and this can occur dozens of times per hour. If left untreated, it can lead to serious health concerns.

Although snoring alone doesn’t necessarily mean you have sleep apnoea, it is often a red flag.

The most common signs and symptoms of sleep apnoea include the following:

Snoring loudly
Waking up frequently
Gasping and choking while asleep
Having a difficult time concentrating
Feeling tired during the day
Being irritable and moody
Waking up with a headache or sore throat

The Benefits of Treating Sleep Apnoea and Snoring

Once you take the appropriate steps to treat your snoring or sleep apnoea, you’ll achieve numerous health and lifestyle benefits. Some of the improvements you’ll enjoy include:

Enhanced Sleep

You and your partner can look forward to better, uninterrupted sleep. Imagine waking up feeling refreshed and rested.

Reduced Risks

With a mandibular splint or CPAP therapy, you lower your risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.

Improved Focus

After you begin treatment and start enjoying quality sleep, you’ll have more energy and be able to focus better.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sleep apnoea and chronic snoring don’t just affect your sleep; they can have serious consequences for your health, energy and quality of life. At Best St. Dental in Wagga Wagga, we collaborate closely with sleep specialists to effectively identify and treat these issues. While we don’t diagnose sleep apnoea directly, we often play a key role in managing it, especially for patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).

What’s the First Step?

The first step is always a referral to a sleep specialist for a comprehensive sleep study. This ensures an accurate diagnosis and determines whether you’ll need a CPAP machine or another form of treatment. For patients who cannot tolerate CPAP, or whose condition doesn’t require one, we can offer a custom-fitted mandibular advancement splint to help manage symptoms.

What Is a Mandibular Splint and How Does It Work?

A mandibular advancement splint is a specially designed oral appliance that gently repositions your lower jaw (mandible) during sleep. Moving the jaw slightly forward helps to:

Keep the airway open
Reduce vibrations that cause snoring
Minimise apnoea events (pauses in breathing)

The splint is custom-made to fit your mouth and is adjustable to suit your needs over time.

When Should You See a Dentist for Snoring or Sleep Apnoea?

You might benefit from a dental assessment if you:

Have been diagnosed with mild to moderate sleep apnoea
Struggle with CPAP compliance
Experience nightly snoring, dry mouth or morning headaches

Ready for Restful Sleep in Wagga Wagga?

We invite you to schedule a consultation with Best St. Dental to explore your options for improved sleep and long-term health.

Feel free to call us on (02) 6921 5799.

How Treatment Works at Best St. Dental

Our experienced dental team collaborates with a local sleep specialist to get you a proper diagnosis.

Here’s what the treatment process looks like:

Consultation — We’ll begin by discussing your symptoms and concerns and answering any questions you may have.
Referral — If your symptoms are indicative of sleep apnoea, we will refer you to a trusted sleep specialist for a sleep study. This sleep study monitors your breathing, oxygen levels and the quality of your sleep.
Determining treatment — Once the sleep specialist has read the results, they may recommend CPAP therapy. A CPAP machine is the best treatment for severe sleep apnoea. However, if you don’t have sleep apnoea or it’s mild to moderate, you may be referred back to our dental clinic for treatment options.
Fitting for a mandibular splint — A dental splint is a customised mouthpiece that repositions your jaw while you sleep, keeping your airway open and drastically reducing your snoring and sleep apnoea events. You’ll be surprised at how discreet and comfortable a dental splint can be; most people prefer them to wearing a bulky CPAP mask.

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Dr Helen Powis BDS, M.R.A.C.D.S., MClinDent

Dentist

Helen is a farmer’s daughter, who came from rural Shropshire in the UK to live in Wagga in 2005. After graduating from Birmingham University, she has worked in a variety of practices and gained extensive experience. She has completed a Masters degree in Prosthodontics with distinction from Kings College London and has also passed exams to enable her membership of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

She enjoys all aspects of dental care, but especially educating her patients in prevention. She feels strongly about this, with research that has now ...

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Let’s Help You Sleep Better in Wagga Wagga

Don’t spend another night snoring or holding your breath; we encourage you to take the first step and contact our dental clinic to book a consultation.

Our friendly, knowledgeable team will get you on the path to a restful night’s sleep.

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