Do you have trouble sleeping?

Sleep apnea

Snoring and sleep apnea can have a major impact on your quality of life, both for you and your loved ones. Repeated breathing stops throughout the night can lead to poor sleep quality, daytime fatigue and an increased risk of health problems such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

During normal sleep, the muscles that control the tongue and soft palate keep the airways open. When these muscles are relaxed during sleep, the airways narrow and this can lead to snoring. When the tongue and pharyngeal muscles relax too much, the airways can close completely and repeated breathing stops occur. Sleep apnea is a disease in which a sleeping person stops breathing for at least 10 seconds. It is the duration of the breathing stops and the number over the course of a night that determines the severity.

What are the consequences of sleep apnea?

People suffering from sleep apnea, who may experience hundreds of apnea phases per night, are unlikely to remember any of this. Especially if these people sleep alone, which is often the case due to the loud snoring, or live alone, they are often unaware of the disease, even after several years. Sleep apnea can lead to serious health problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and also an increased risk of traffic accidents.

Some of the symptoms can be:

  • Extreme daytime fatigue

  • High blood pressure

  • Not rested when you wake up

  • Snoring

  • Irritation

  • Frequent toilet visits during the night

  • Depression and anxiety

  • Morning headache

  • Memory and concentration impairment

  • Sexual dysfunction/impotence

  • Dry mouth

  • Social problems

Can you treat sleep apnea?

Fortunately, there are effective treatment options for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can be treated in a number of ways, including with a sleep apnea splint or snore guard. One of the best on the market today is the SomnoDent sleep apnea splint. Dentist Vera Breivik has further training in the treatment of sleep apnea.

The SomnoDent splint consists of an upper and lower dental splint/rubber that pushes the lower jaw forward, thereby tightening the soft tissue and muscles of the upper airways. As a result, the airways remain open during sleep and tissue vibration - the most common cause of snoring - is also prevented/reduced.
The splint is individually customized, patented, does not lock the jaws, allows for a more comfortable movement pattern, which makes it better to wear in the mouth. For example, there is no need to take it out to talk or drink.

Benefits of the SomnoDent snore guard

  • Documented effectiveness: Clinical studies show that SomnoMed reduces both snoring and breath holding in people with mild to moderate sleep apnea.

  • Comfortable and customized: Each splint is individually crafted to fit your mouth perfectly, providing high comfort and easy adaptation.

  • Gentle treatment: Unlike CPAP machines, SomnoMed provides a more discreet and less invasive solution for sleep apnea.

  • Better sleep and health: When your airways are kept open, you get deeper and more undisturbed sleep, resulting in more energy and better long-term health.

For many patients, the splint is a very attractive solution for treating moderate to moderately obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, especially for those who cannot tolerate a CPAP machine. If you would like more information about sleep apnea or snoring splints, please contact us for a no-obligation chat or to book an appointment for a consultation.