Sleep Apnoea & Snoring Care in Brunswick

Snoring doesn’t just affect your nights; it may affect everyone under your roof. A restless night leaves you tired the next day, and it often leaves your partner just as worn out. At Brunswick Road Dental, we help patients understand what might be going on and explore ways to help everyone rest better.

Could It Be Sleep Apnoea?

Loud or frequent snoring
Gasping or choking sounds overnight
Morning headaches
Feeling tired through the day, even after a full night in bed
A partner noticing pauses in your breathing

Only a sleep study can confirm a diagnosis of sleep apnoea; our role is to help with an oral appliance once that diagnosis is in place, or to point you toward arranging a study if you haven’t had one.

Why Getting It Checked Matters

Frequent, loud snoring affects around 24% of men and 17% of women in Australia, and diagnosed sleep apnoea is reported by roughly 8% of adults. Sleep apnoea has been linked to broader wellbeing concerns, including daytime energy, concentration and heart health, so it’s worth raising with your GP or a specialist alongside any dental care.

How an Oral Appliance Works

A mandibular advancement splint gently holds your lower jaw forward overnight, which is designed to help maintain an open airway during sleep. It’s smaller than a CPAP machine, easier to pack for travel, and doesn’t require a mask, though CPAP remains a well-established option too. Which one suits you best comes down to your particular diagnosis and preference.

What to Expect at Brunswick Road Dental

We’ll confirm you have a current sleep study or help you arrange one, then take you through a consultation and a digital scan using our Trios 3D intraoral scanner. Your appliance is custom-made in a lab, fitted, and reviewed to check that it fits comfortably and is functioning as intended.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Dentist Diagnose Sleep Apnoea?

No. Diagnosis comes from a sleep study through your GP or a specialist. Our role is fitting and managing an oral appliance once that diagnosis is confirmed.

What’s the Difference Between an Oral Appliance and CPAP?

An oral appliance is a small, custom-fitted splint that repositions your jaw overnight. CPAP uses a mask and machine to keep your airway open. Both are recognised options, and which suits you depends on your case.

Do I Need a Sleep Study Before Getting an Oral Appliance?

Yes. A sleep study confirms the diagnosis and helps guide the right approach for you.

Will My Health Fund Cover an Oral Appliance?

It depends on your policy. As preferred providers for Medibank, Bupa, nib, HCF and Defence Health, we can check your cover and outline any out-of-pocket cost.

How Long Does It Take to Get Used to Wearing the Appliance?

Adjustment varies from person to person, although many people become accustomed to wearing the appliance within the first few weeks. We’ll check in with you along the way.

Is Snoring Always a Sign of Sleep Apnoea?

Not always. Snoring alone doesn’t mean sleep apnoea, but combined with gasping, choking or daytime tiredness, it’s worth getting checked.

Bring Your Sleep Study, and We’ll Take It From There

If you’ve already had a sleep study done, Brunswick Road Dental can fit and manage your oral appliance from there. Haven’t had one yet? We’re happy to point you in the right direction first. Call (03) 9388 1580 or book online.

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