Pioneering Non-Invasive Sleep Apnea Treatment
- Written by Dr Daniel Craig Hetrelezis
We all know someone who snores so loudly that their snoring can be heard from another room. This prompts a question for readers of The Times: what does this mean for your health? The answer is that snoring often indicates an obstruction in the airway, which can have broader implications for the body. One might wonder how.
Consider this: even when you're asleep, your body requires oxygen for energy. If there are periods during the night when you're not receiving sufficient oxygen, your body can react with panic. This can result in elevated blood pressure and even teeth grinding. These effects not only impact your energy levels during the day, leaving you feeling unrefreshed, but they can also increase the risk of premature death. Additionally, stress from poor sleep can weaken your immune system, making you more susceptible to diseases like cancer.
This might sound far-fetched, but we are only now beginning to understand the crucial role that quality sleep plays in overall health. As technology advances, so does the treatment for snoring and sleep apnea. It is with great pleasure that I, Dr. Daniel Craig Hetrelezis, along with The Times newspaper's editor, Greg Rogers, introduce a groundbreaking product to the readers of The Times. This product has been recently pioneered in New South Wales and is hailed as the Rolls Royce of snoring and sleep apnea therapeutic appliances.
This innovative appliance is worn on your teeth, and it surpasses traditional CPAP machines. It's a mandibular advancement splint, available in various shapes and sizes, with the latest 3D printing technology producing custom-made, medical-grade nylon splints. These splints are incredibly small, strong, and comfortable to wear, and you hardly notice their presence.
The purpose of this appliance is to advance your lower jaw, which, in turn, moves your tongue forward and opens up your airway, reducing obstructions and ensuring a continuous flow of oxygen in and out of your lungs. But you don't have to take just my word for it. Recent research by Professor Danny Eckert from the University of Adelaide, a renowned sleep physician, published in August 2023, supports the use of mandibular advancement splints as the primary therapy for snoring and sleep apnea, over CPAP machines.
You might have encountered over-the-counter devices claiming to alleviate snoring and sleep apnea, but they often don't fit well, are ineffective, and can even cause irreversible damage to the jaw joints (temporomandibular disease). These custom-fitted appliances, now available in New South Wales, are in a league of their own.
If you're curious about your sleep quality or want a free risk assessment test, please visit Sydneysleepcentre.com.au. It might just save your life.
