Snoring & Sleep apnoea treatments
Mandibular Advancement Splints (MAS)
The MAS is an appliance that postures the mandible (lower jaw) forwards with a degree of vertical opening.
Elimination of aggravating factors
Research shows that the sleeping posture also has implications, with greater frequency when in the supine position (lying on one’s back) compared with the lateral recumbent position (one’s side). This is likely due to the effect of gravity on the tongue and enlarged soft palate.
Nasal obstructions may also have an impact. External nasal dilating devices have been shown to benefit severe snoring, whilst surgery appears to show little success: short-term results are limited and long-term results show that snoring can return (in addition, side effects such as pain, nasal regurgitation, swallowing problems, etc, are recorded). Despite the unpredictable direct effects on SBD, removal of nasal obstructions as first line care in facilitating other treatment regimes is often suggested.
Mandibular Advancement Splints (MAS)
Sleepwell – a clinically-proven treatment
The most patient-friendly MAS on the market with a success rate of over 80% (in fully apnoeic patients), Various Devices are fully patient adjustable – a simple adjustment can modify the degree of mandibular advancement, negating the need for further clinical visits for simple titration.
These appliances are uniquely designed with internal splint fixing, allowing the lips to be closed around the device, preventing dry lips and excess salivation associated with other splints. The device is moulded specifically to patient impressions.
Key Benefits:
1. Internal fixings result in high patient comfort
2. Full-patient adjustment
3. Soft, slim-lined two-piece device meaning full lateral movement
4. Mitigates potential TMJ stress
5. In-mouth movement reducing likelihood of dislocation
6. Clinically proven and effective
Why Choose Us?
Queensway Dental Practice is one of the most highly reputable orthodontic. When a Dentist needs to refer a patient for orthodontics, they know where to send them. We are conveniently located along the main high street with free and easy parking, just a two minute walk from practice. We cater for anxious and nervous patients.
Offer a wide range of NHS and private treatment. Flexible appointment times available exclusively for private patients. We offer emergency appointments. We provide our Denplan and private patients with domiciliary dental care. Infection control is of up most importance at Queensway Dental Practice. All members of our team are fully trained in infection control.
We believe that you have a unique need and desire when it comes to your teeth and oral health, which is why our knowledgeable orthodontic staff and doctors are ready to treat you that way.
