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Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Treatment at Park St Dental Practice in Mona Vale

At Park St Dental Practice in Mona Vale, we provide effective and non-invasive treatments for snoring and sleep apnoea in both children and adults. Left untreated, these conditions can significantly impact your health, daily function, and quality of life—but with the right treatment, patients often experience life-changing improvements.

What Is Snoring and Sleep Apnoea?

Sleep apnoea is a condition where breathing repeatedly stops or becomes shallow during sleep. The term “apnoea” means “without breath.” The most common form, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), occurs when the upper airway (throat) becomes partially or completely blocked, leading to interrupted breathing and loud snoring.

This condition affects around 24% of middle-aged men, 9% of middle-aged women, and an increasing number of children.

Symptoms & Health Risks

Sleep apnoea can cause poor-quality, fragmented sleep, even if you sleep for a full night. Over time, this can lead to a wide range of physical and mental health complications, including:

In Adults:

  • Daytime fatigue and excessive sleepiness
  • Poor memory and concentration
  • Morning headaches
  • Mood swings, depression, or anxiety
  • Decreased libido or impotence
  • Higher risk of accidents due to fatigue

Increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, and diabetes

In Children:

In children, snoring and sleep apnoea may present differently. Common symptoms include:

  • Open-mouth breathing
  • Restless sleep, sweating, or bed wetting
  • Poor concentration or attention span
  • Behavioural issues (irritability, hyperactivity)
  • Poor school performance
  • Growth delays
  • Facial development issues due to poor breathing

Untreated sleep apnoea in children may affect not only physical growth but also emotional well-being and cognitive development.

Treatment Options for Snoring & Sleep Apnoea

– Mandibular Advancement Splints (MAS) – Our Speciality

At Park St Dental Practice, we offer custom-fitted Mandibular Advancement Splints, made by our qualified dental team. These devices work by gently holding the lower jaw forward during sleep, helping to keep the airway open.

Ideal for mild to moderate sleep apnoea
Non-invasive and comfortable
High patient compliance
Suitable for both adults and teenagers

– CPAP Therapy (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)

Considered the gold standard for moderate to severe sleep apnoea, CPAP uses a mask to deliver pressurised air that keeps the airway open. While highly effective, some patients find it uncomfortable, socially unacceptable or difficult to tolerate.

– Surgical Options

Surgery is now used more selectively. Procedures like tonsillectomy, nasal surgery, or Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) may be considered in specific cases, especially when anatomical obstructions are present. However, outcomes vary and long-term success is not guaranteed.

Our Holistic Approach

At Park St Dental Practice, we take a comprehensive and conservative approach to treating sleep-disordered breathing. We assess each patient individually and recommend tailored solutions to ensure the best outcomes with minimal invasiveness.

We are passionate about improving not only your sleep but also your overall health and quality of life—and that of your family.

If you or your child experience loud snoring, restless sleep, or unexplained fatigue, don’t ignore the signs. Early diagnosis and treatment can make a lasting difference.

Call Park St Dental Practice on (02) 9997 5770 or Book Online to schedule a consultation for snoring and sleep apnoea treatment in Mona Vale.