Experience a Restful Night of Sleep with Our Sleep Apnoea Therapy
Do you often feel exhausted even after a full night’s sleep? Are you having difficulty concentrating during the day? If so, you may be struggling with a condition called sleep apnoea.
Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder where the air passage in the throat becomes obstructed during sleep, intermittently affecting the ability to breathe. It is caused by a blockage in the upper airway, which can interfere with normal breathing patterns. This can cause loud snoring and can lead to excessive daytime sleepiness.
The risks of sleep apnoea are serious – it may increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Therefore, it is important to diagnose and treat it promptly.
According to the Sleep Health Foundation, more than 1.5 million Australians suffer from sleep apnoea. Many people are unaware that they have this condition, only finding out through partners and family members who are often affected by the lack of sleep because of the snoring sound.
If you think you have sleep apnoea and are looking for accurate diagnosis and treatment options, our dentists are here to help. We offer sleep apnoea and snoring therapy to gently treat your condition and help you enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep.
Interested in finding out more? Talk to our gentle dentists today.
Common Symptoms of Sleep Apnoea
Even though snoring is one of the most common symptoms associated with sleep apnoea, there are other signs that may indicate you have this breathing disorder.
Some of them include:
- Loud snoring
- Disrupted sleep
- Waking up frequently during the night
- Gasping or choking during sleep
- Dry mouth and morning headaches
- Disrupted sleep
- Feeling fatigued during the day
- Difficulty concentrating
- Mood swings & irritability
If you’re experiencing some of these symptoms, there might be a chance you have sleep apnoea. Fortunately, sleep apnoea can be easily treated with our gentle sleep apnoea therapy.
How We Can help
Until recently, sleep apnoea sufferers have had limited (and inconvenient) treatment options. These have included large and obtrusive nasal masks or bulky Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines.
But at Bellevue Hill Dental, we use a groundbreaking medical mouthguard, the Oventus Clearway DeviceTM (O2Ventᴿ). This is a 3D lightweight titanium mouthguard that helps oxygen flow through to the back of the throat bypassing nasal, soft palate and tongue obstructions. The O2VentTM T offers an easy and transportable everyday solution. It’s also able to connect with a CPAP machine if a more advanced treatment is required.
To find out more about this innovative solution, check out this interview in the Daily Telegraph with Bellevue Hill Dental’s own Dr David Digges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sleep apnoea and how does it interrupt breathing?
It’s a disorder where the upper airway becomes blocked during sleep, causing repeated pauses in breathing. This often leads to loud snoring and daytime tiredness.
Why is prompt care important?
Untreated sleep apnoea is linked on the page with increased risks such as high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke, so timely assessment is recommended.
What signs should prompt a dental sleep assessment?
Common signs listed include loud snoring, disrupted sleep, frequent waking, gasping/choking at night, dry mouth or morning headaches, daytime fatigue, poor concentration and irritability.
How common is sleep apnoea in Australia?
The page cites the Sleep Health Foundation and notes that more than 1.5 million Australians are affected, with many unaware until a partner notices.
How can the dental team help if I suspect sleep apnoea?
Bellevue Hill Dental offers sleep apnoea and snoring therapy and invites patients who suspect they have the condition to discuss diagnosis pathways and options.
What treatment approach do you use?
The clinic highlights a custom medical mouthguard—the Oventus Clearway Device™ (O2Vent®)—as part of therapy for suitable patients.
How does the O2Vent® device work?
It’s a lightweight, 3D-made device designed to help airflow reach the back of the throat by bypassing nasal, soft-palate and tongue obstructions.
Can it be used alongside CPAP if needed?
Yes. The page notes the O2Vent® can connect with a CPAP machine when a more advanced setup is required.
Is it practical for day-to-day life or travel?
The clinic describes it as an everyday, transportable solution intended to be convenient to use.
Do you also help with primary snoring (without confirmed OSA)?
Yes—Bellevue Hill Dental provides snoring therapy as well as sleep apnoea therapy; suitability is assessed during consultation.
I’m not sure if I have sleep apnoea—what should I do first?
Book a consult to discuss symptoms and next steps toward accurate diagnosis and appropriate management options.
Where can I read more about your approach?
The page links to a Daily Telegraph interview with Dr David Digges discussing their device-based therapy.