Frequent snorers can experience weight gain, nagging headaches throughout the morning, daytime fatigue and sleepiness and a noticeable effect on memory and their ability to concentrate, all because they aren’t sleeping well.

Combatting snoring can be as easy as changing the position in which you sleep. Those who sleep on their backs often snore throughout the night, as the muscles at the back of the throat relax as they fall asleep causing their airway to become partially obstructed. Propping your head up to a slightly higher angle or sleeping on your side are two simple ways you can try to beat your snoring.

Snoring can also be a major symptom of a more serious condition known as sleep apnoea. Caused by a partial or complete blockage of the throat, sleep apnoea can prevent an individual from breathing for over a minute.

This blockage leads to several interruptions in sleep every night, with the individual often waking briefly and returning to sleep without being aware of it. Common symptoms include frequent tossing and turning during the night and waking suddenly feeling out of breath or gasping for air.

Much like common snoring, these disruptions to a healthy sleep cycle have lasting effects during the day, with sufferers often waking not feeling adequately rested or feeling lethargic, tired or like they are easily running out of energy.

Those who suffer from sleep apnoea are also at a higher risk of developing diabetes, heart failure or suffering from a stroke than those who have deeper and uninterrupted sleep patterns.

A lower quality of sleep overall can also leave individuals at a higher risk of mood swings, sudden personality changes or depression, and in some cases has been known to contribute to impotence in men.

Here at the Melbourne TMJ Centre we work to help patients of all ages, and from right across the city, find the correct treatment plan to reduce or relieve the effects of snoring and sleep apnoea.

Our staff are leaders in the field with over three decades of collective experience, providing patients with a targeted and non-invasive treatment plan that allows them to enjoy a full and restful night’s sleep.

At our Armadale clinic you will be able to consult with all of the relevant medical specialists needed to diagnose or treat your sleep apnoea. This ensures a more straightforward and efficient treatment plan, with patients able to avoid having to visit specialists at various clinics and then wait for the transfer of documents or medical reports between practitioners.

To learn more about how your quality of sleep is affecting your health, or to speak with our experienced staff about our in-demand snoring treatments, Toorak, Armadale and Malvern residents, and patients in the surrounding suburbs, can contact the Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre™ today.

Sleep Apnoea & Snoring Treatment in Armadale, Malvern, Prahran & Toorak

Are you tired of having night after night of poor or interrupted sleep? Do you find that tiredness or exhaustion is keeping you from going about your daily life, or affecting both your physical and mental health?

While these conditions can be caused by a number of different factors and variables, one of the most common causes of restless sleep is snoring or sleep apnoea.

At the Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre™ we can help you to find the right treatment to improve the quality of your sleep.

The first step of any treatment is the diagnosis. Many patients often aren’t aware that they have sleep apnoea, simply putting their breathing difficulties at night down to their snoring or believing their tiredness throughout the day to be caused by other stresses or influences in their lives.

The staff at Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre™ work closely with each of our patients to understand the cause of their poor sleep patterns. Through a comprehensive initial consultation our friendly and qualified staff will be able to quickly and accurately determine the cause of your disrupted sleep, and whether or not they do suffer from sleep apnoea.

When it comes to professional and stress-free sleep apnoea treatment, Armadale and Prahran residents want to work with the best. That’s why they turn to the team at Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre™.

We are proud to be one of the most sought-after clinics across Melbourne for personalised sleep treatments and patient care, with our staff working tirelessly to help everyone who comes through our doors to experience the benefits of a good and healthy night’s sleep.

We know that no two patients, or cases, are the same. That’s why we don’t offer any kind of ‘one size fits all’ treatment plan. Instead we take the time to truly understand our patients’ symptoms and circumstances, allowing our practitioners to prescribe a course of treatment that will deliver swift and lasting results.

Our treatment plans range from suggesting proper sleep hygiene habits (e.g. avoiding caffeine at night), sleeping positions (and pillows or bedding that can assist with that), or referring for CPAP machine therapy for nightly, at-home treatments.

However our most commonly prescribed form of treatment is a device known as a MAS, or mandibular advancement splint. This mouthguard-like device is custom-made to fit comfortably into the patient’s mouth, gently repositioning the bottom jaw and allowing for a clear and unobstructed passage of air all night long.

In some rare circumstances, surgery may be warranted. We only recommend surgery as a final resort and would rather provide our patients with non-invasive and cost-effective treatment plans than suggest a course of surgery that does not always help to treat the very root cause of the issue.

For premier snoring and sleep apnoea treatments, Toorak and Malvern residents know to book a consultation with the relatable and dedicated staff at Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre™. Call 03 9824 8868 today for all enquiries.