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DentSLEEP

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 1300 176 673

Address: 25 McCourt St Suite 319 6008 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.dentsleep.com.au/

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11.01.2022 Perth DentSLEEP - The Snoring Clinic established by Dr. Robert Delcanho is one of only a few professional practices in Australia that specially focuses on Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Delcanho is an internationally recognized authority with over 20 years of experience in treating Snoring and Sleep Apnoea after training and working with world renowned specialists in the USA. His practice is restricted exclusively to the dental management of Snoring and Sleep Apnoea and treating ...people with Orofacial Pain and TMJ (jaw) problems. He is a member of the Australian Sleep Association, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the Australian Pain Society and the ANZ Academy of Orofacial Pain. Dr. Delcanho constantly keeps up to date with the latest developments in Sleep Apnoea diagnosis and treatment to ensure you receive the very best treatment. Dr. Delcanho’s recognised expertise has resulted in invitations to present educational programs on the dental management of snoring, sleep apnoea and bruxism (clenching and grinding) throughout Australia, SE Asia and the USA. With this vast clinical experience, DentSLEEP offers a comprehensive service including assessment of suitability for the treatment, offering a selection of effective, comfortable and scientifically proven treatment options, fitting and after care. This specialized approach to patient care means that our patients have a higher success rate with treatment.

08.01.2022 WHAT IS SNORING? Snoring is the repetitive harsh noise you hear when a snorer inhales during sleep causing vibration of the soft or floppy parts at the back of the throat. Snoring is associated with partial collapse of the airway and obstruction to air flow. Over 40% of adults snore and the noise can place great stress on relationships, affecting the individual as well as the sleep of partners, family members and friends during travel or trips away. Loud snoring can also dis...rupt sleep patterns with significantly effect upon your quality of life. As you fall asleep, the soft tissues at the back of the throat, the muscles that line the airway, and the tongue muscles all relax. As this occurs, particularly if sleeping on the back, the tongue drops back into the airway which causes it to narrow. As air passes through this narrower airway, it moves faster and causes the soft palate and uvula to vibrate against the back of the throat or the base of the tongue which creates a rattling or snoring sound. As the air passage continues to narrow, pressure increases within the airway and snoring becomes louder.

08.01.2022 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. ARE DENTAL SLEEP APPLIANCES EFFECTIVE? The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Australian Sleep Association now consider dental sleep appliances a first line treatment for snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnoea. They are also ideal for patients with severe sleep apnoea who cannot use CPAP or as an alternative when traveling and there is no access to power. Dental sleep appliances have been scientifically proven to be very effective with...Continue reading