Beyond disturbing sleep partners, snoring is a chronic condition with serious health implications. It can lead to daytime fatigue, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, and irritability. The strain on relationships is immense, often driving couples to separate sleeping arrangements. Snorers themselves frequently suffer from sore throats, dry mouth, and headaches.
A more serious concern is obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), which affects a staggering 60% of people over 65 and approximately 1 in 10 snorers. This is linked to a number of serious health problems, including an increased risk of a stroke or heart attack, high blood pressure, and even memory loss and brain damage.
The Sleepwell device is a revolutionary solution for snorers. This innovative oral appliance gently brings the lower jaw forward during sleep, preventing the airway from collapsing and reducing snoring.
Your snoring device is custom-made using digital impressions of your upper and lower jaw, which are sent to a specialised laboratory. When it is ready, we adjust it to ensure a completely tailored fit for maximum comfort.
Snoring occurs when the soft tissues in the back of the throat relax and vibrate during sleep, blocking airflow. Factors like obesity, alcohol consumption, and sleep position can contribute to snoring.
While snoring can be disruptive for sleep partners, it's often harmless. However, in some cases, it might be a symptom of a more serious condition like sleep apnoea.
Lifestyle changes like losing weight, avoiding alcohol before bed, and sleeping on your side can help reduce snoring. However, for persistent or severe snoring, medical interventions might be necessary.
The Sleepwell is suitable for most people who snore. However, we will have a consultation with you to determine if it's the right treatment for you.
The Sleepwell device is comfortable to wear, and most people adjust to it within a few nights.