Sleep Apnoea Treatment Brisbane | Zen Dental Studio Bridgeman Downs

What is snoring and sleep apnoea? A lot of people suffer from snoring activity in their sleep. While some of these people are simple snorers, a lot of people may have a serious sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnoea. Understanding the difference between sleep apnoea and snoring is the first step to effective treatment. Healthy sleep is very important as we spend about a third of our lives sleeping and this helps in restoration and rejuvenation of the body. Sleep disordered breathing is an umbrella term that includes snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea, central or mixed sleep apnoea and upper airway resistance syndrome. What are the risks of sleep disordered breathing? Obesity, increased risk of heart disease, elevated blood pressure, diabetes, tiredness and fatigue, daytime sleepiness, anxiety and depression, impaired work and academic productivity and reduced quality of life are the risks and potential side effects of sleep disordered breathing. Does Sleep disordered breathing occur in children and adults? Yes! Adult sleep disorders and paediatric(children’s) sleep disorders both occur. Paediatric sleep disorders are often due to enlarged adenoids and tonsils, smaller upper jaw, lack of space for the tongue, retruded jaw position, obesity and other causes. These can lead to behavioural problems in children as well as can cause clenching and grinding, impact cognitive function and your children’s growth, as well as have other issues. Adult sleep disorders are often linked to obesity, smaller jaws and jaw position as well as airway problems. At Zen Dental Studio, our dentists take your general health very seriously. Diagnosis and management of the cause of the problem is the most important step towards effective treatment. Every child suspected of an underlying problem is thoroughly screened with sleep questionnaires filled out by parents, sleep diaries, and a thorough assessment of their mouth, jaw and jaw muscles is carried out. Referrals may be made to have a special low dose CT scan of your airway, jaw and nasal passages. Diagnosis by an appropriately qualified health physician can then be carried out. A plan can then be made and carried out.