Many people are unaware of how their breathing changes while working at a screen. While reading emails, typing replies, or waiting for messages, our breathing can often become shallow without us noticing. At times, we may even hold our breath for several seconds. Within emerging [...]
Oral appliance therapy (OAT) also known as MAD (mandibular advancement device) treats Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) by using a custom-made dental device system during sleep. The appliance holds the lower jaw, including the tongue gently forward. This facilitates widening of the upper airway, creating stability, [...]
Untreated Sleep Apnoea is very concerning because repeated fluctuations in circulating Oxygen, with disrupted Sleep, places chronic stress on the Cardiovascular system, including the Heart, Blood Vessels, Brain and Metabolism, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease (Cleveland Sleep Clinic) What happens in untreated Sleep Apnoea? [...]
The following symptoms should be investigated: Witnessed breathing pauses during sleep Gasping or choking at night Excessive daytime sleepiness Loud, habitual snoring, causing disruption at home (sleeping in another room) Nighttime symptoms (Increase suspicion of Mild, Moderate or Severe Sleep Apnoea) Waking unrefreshed, despite having [...]
If you are experiencing loud snoring, disrupted sleep, or persistent daytime tiredness, you may have Sleep Apnoea, a common, treatable condition. At Beacon Consultants Sleep Health Clinic www.beaconshc.ie we offer a clear, supportive pathway from initial concerns through to diagnosis and treatment. Getting help is [...]
Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) is an effective and comfortable treatment option for many people with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), whether or not snoring is present. The appliance is a custom-made dental device system worn during sleep which gently holds the lower jaw forward, helping to [...]
You may be surprised to find that Sleep Apnoea is a very common sleep disorder. The problem is it is also regularly underdiagnosed. Some healthcare professionals estimate that as many as 80% of cases go undiagnosed, which is not surprising, given the fact that those [...]
Here are the most common reasons our patients seek help Pauses in nighttime breathing, gasping or choking during sleep Unrefreshing sleep, waking up tired with morning headaches or dry mouth Loud, habitual snoring, often reported by a partner, who is also sleep disturbed Daytime tiredness, [...]
Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) is a proven treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and Snoring, especially for people with mild to moderate OSA or those who cannot tolerate CPAP, Mask therapy. While people sometimes call these devices “mouth guards” or “bite guards,” Medical grade Sleep [...]
Oral appliance therapy (OAT), also known as Mandibular Advancement Device therapy (MAD) is a non-invasive treatment option for patients with Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and patients who cannot tolerate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. It involves wearing a precise, individualised [...]
