Anti-snoring Devices

Sleep apnoea – difficulty breathing while asleep – is an underestimated problem which many people aren’t aware they suffer from. Serious sleep apnoea has been linked to memory problems, depression, high blood pressure and strain on the heart as the vital organs are starved of oxygen, but a further unreported problem is the disturbance snoring can have on your partner’s sleep.

At Starlite Dental Finberry we offer a range of anti-snoring devices that relieve sleep apnoea by keeping your airways open. If you or your partner think you may have a problem please let us know and we will talk you through the options.

How do I know if I have sleep apnoea?

People with sleep apnoea may complain of excessive daytime sleepiness, often with irritability or restlessness. But it is normally the bed partner, family or friends who notice these symptoms first:

• Extremely loud, heavy snoring, often interrupted by pauses and gasps
• Excessive daytime sleepiness, falling asleep at work, while driving, during conversation or when watching TV
• Irritability, short temper
• Morning headaches
• Forgetfulness
• Changes in mood or behaviour
• Anxiety or depression
• Decreased interest in sex

Not everyone who has these symptoms will necessarily have sleep apnoea (most of us will suffer from them one at a time at one time or another) but people with sleep apnoea demonstrate some or all of these symptoms all the time.