Sleep disorders (such as sleep apnoea) are becoming more and more common among society, but thankfully the professional team at KR Dental can help. It is always our priority to assist our patients in achieve lifelong optimal oral health, which is why we also offer high-quality treatments and services to provide relief to those suffering from a sleep-related disorder.
Sleep apnoea is perhaps the most common, yet most debilitating, sleep disorder of all. This condition refers to the partial obstruction of the airways, which usually occurs when the soft tissues of the mouth (like the tongue) and throat relax during sleep.
An ‘apnoea’ is where the body completely stops breathing and a ‘hypopnea’ occurs when the breath is severely restricted. These can happen anywhere between 5 – 1000 times each night, causing a number of potentially harmful side effects for the sufferer.
Often, a person may not be aware that they have the disorder until they are assessed by an oral health care professional. Some of the tell-tale signs of sleep apnoea can include:
When you attend your regular, bi-annual check-ups at KR Dental, our oral health care professionals thoroughly assess your mouth, jaw, and throat for any signs of concern. We also perform scans to look for signs of obstructive sleep apnoea.
If our dentists notice abnormalities relating to sleep apnoea, they will assist you with what the next steps may be. Often, this is as simple as referring the patient to see their general practitioner, as well as working with an ears, nose, and throat specialist (ENT) for further treatment.
If you’re experiencing any of the signs of sleep apnoea listed above, please schedule an appointment at KR Dental today. Our team of oral health care professionals are here to help you!
Our dentists are extremely thorough and take their time with each patient. We often hear patients express appreciation that they don’t feel rushed here.
At KR Dental, not only will you find the most caring dentists in Kippa-Ring, but we also offer the latest technology to provide you with the best experience possible.
We here at KR dental are proud of our achievements, and it shows! We are one of the highest Google reviewed practices in the Clontarf Area, Queensland.
We will make it easier to enhance your new smile with our affordable and accessible payment plan options allowing for easy-on-the-spot application processes.
We know and care for your comfort, that’s why we try our upmost best to offer various facilities creating a relaxing atmosphere for you when visiting KR Dental
KR Dental Dentist service Brighton, Clontarf, Mango Hill, Margate, Newport, North Lakes, Rothwell, Redcliffe, Scarborough, Woody Point, North Brisbane and surrounding suburbs