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Sleep Apnoea

 

Is your bed partner complaining that your snoring keeps them awake at night? Do you ever feel utterly exhausted by the afternoon, even after a good night’s rest? Do you often wake up with headaches or migraines? Did you know that if you answered yes to these questions, you could be suffering from a condition called sleep apnoea?

Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnoea, but you find that continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) therapy doesn’t work for you. Dr Nicola and her team offer alternative solutions for sleep apnoea in Toowoomba with custom oral appliances that help patients manage Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and reclaim their rest.

Common Symptoms of Sleep Apnoea

Sleep apnoea can significantly impact your quality of life. Here are some of the symptoms patients experience when they suffer from sleep apnoea.
Chronic Fatigue
Sleep apnoea robs you of the restful sleep you need, causing chronic exhaustion and fatigue.
Frequent Headaches
Sleep apnoea often contributes to frequent headaches, especially those that occur in the morning.
Dry Mouth
You may wake up with a dry mouth or sore throat since sleep apnoea causes mouth breathing during sleep.
Brain Fog
Sleep apnoea can cause difficulties with concentrating or focusing.
Mood Swings
Sleep apnoea can contribute to irritability, mood swings, and depression.
Waking During Sleep
Sleep apnoea may cause you to wake up choking or gasping for air.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Not everyone who snores has sleep apnoea, though the two conditions are often connected. At Pure Dental Toowoomba, Dr Nicola regularly helps patients understand the difference between simple snoring and sleep apnoea and their treatment options.

Understanding Sleep Apnoea

While snoring is common and affects many Australians, sleep apnoea is a more serious condition where breathing actually stops temporarily during sleep. Think of it this way—snoring is like a noisy tap that's still running, while sleep apnoea is like a tap that keeps turning off and on throughout the night.

You might be surprised to learn that plenty of people snore without having sleep apnoea. Simple snoring can be caused by various factors, including nasal congestion, being overweight, drinking alcohol before bed or simply the natural relaxation of throat muscles during sleep.

However, if your snoring is accompanied by symptoms such as daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, difficulty concentrating, or if your partner notices that you stop breathing during sleep, these could be signs of sleep apnoea that warrant further investigation.

Sleep Apnoea Treatment in Toowoomba

The good news is that Dr Nicola can help assess your situation and, if necessary, provide solutions such as custom-made oral appliances to help manage snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnoea. If you're concerned about your snoring or sleep quality, we encourage you to book an appointment to thoroughly assess your situation.

What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea?

OSA occurs when your airway becomes blocked during sleep, cutting off oxygen and causing you to wake. For people who suffer from sleep apnoea, this typically happens without you realising it several times throughout the night. It can happen hundreds of times in severe cases, significantly impacting your sleep and quality of life.

Sleep Apnoea Treatment in Toowoomba

Dr Nicola offers custom oral appliances made by Somnomed to help patients with sleep apnoea successfully manage their condition.

Somnomed uses CAD/CAM software and 3-D imaging to create a custom plastic oral appliance that repositions the jaw slightly during sleep. This opens the airway for clear breathing and restful, uninterrupted sleep.

  • Dr Nicola Hulme-Peake BDS

    Toowoomba family dentist Dr Nicola has over 30 years of experience in dentistry. In 1991, she graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Dundee Dental School at Dundee University in Scotland. Her unrivalled passion for dentistry led her to graduate at the top of her class. 

    From a very young age, Dr Nicola was fascinated with dentistry and strongly desired to provide as much care to others as possible. Thus, it came as no surprise that she embarked on a career in this industry. Dentistry even allowed Dr Nicola to pursue ...

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How Can I Get Started?

The first step in diagnosing sleep apnoea is participating in a sleep study. Dr Nicola can refer you for a sleep study, and once we have your results, we can determine the best course of action for treatment.

Oral appliances typically work well for patients with mild to moderate sleep apnoea. Dr Nicola can also partner with your physician to ensure you receive the best sleep apnoea treatment for your needs.

Contact your team at Pure Dental Toowoomba to arrange a booking with Dr Nicola for more information.

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