Snoring may generally be considered harmless, however, it can sometimes indicate a more serious underlying health condition, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. Snoring is common, may often run in families and may not cause concern, especially if it is infrequent and not accompanied by other symptoms. However, [...]
It is important to undergo Sleep Testing, for an accurate diagnosis of your symptoms. This process can start with your GP. Your GP can take a detailed history of your symptoms and concerns. This will may often include: Your partner complaining, your snoring is [...]
A Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) is an Oral Appliance System used in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). Device therapy is typically prescribed for the treatment of Sleep Disordered Breathing and worn in the mouth during Sleep, working by precisely repositioning the lower jaw [...]
Trusted Dental Care with your dentist in the Beacon Dental Clinic is not just about having a healthy smile, it's centred on ensuring your overall health, including dental health and your overall well-being. A healthy smile can improve your confidence, however the benefit of precise [...]
Sleep apnea is a common yet potentially serious sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterised by pauses in breathing or shallow breathing during sleep, sleep apnea can lead to a range of health issues if left untreated. At Beacon Dental Sleep Medicine Clinic [...]
As always, we work with and advise a medical assessment for the optimal management of Sleep Apnoea. At The Beacon Dental Sleep Medicine Clinic www.beacondentalsleep.ie we work with a variety of Medical Practitioners: Consultants in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Endocrinologists, Cardiologists Health Screening Clinics, Menopause [...]
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterised by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep. These pauses can occur multiple times throughout the night, disrupting the natural sleep cycle and leading to various health complications. When breathing is interrupted, the body and brain [...]
Sleep apnea is often characterised by snoring, a common symptom that can disrupt both the individual suffering from the condition and their sleep partner. Snoring occurs when the airway becomes partially blocked during sleep, causing vibrations in the throat tissues as air passes through. While [...]
Snoring is a common disorder that affects 20%-40% of the general population. The mechanism of snoring is the vibration of anatomical structures in the pharyngeal airways. The flutter of the soft palate explains the harsh aspect of the snoring sound, which occurs during natural sleep [...]
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (O.S.A.) is defined as an interruption to airflow during sleep preventing air from entering the lungs, caused by an obstruction of the airway. These periods of breathing cessations only become clinically significant if the cessation lasts for more than 10 seconds each [...]
