What is included in this service:

Obstructive Sleep Apnea / Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS) is a condition whereby the upper airways collapse intermittently and repeatedly during sleep. This can vary between an apnea (no airflow through the airways) and a hypopnea (a reduction of airflow through the airways).When you fall asleep, the soft tissue around your neck relaxes; this causes the airways to narrow and can eventually lead to airway collapse. To overcome this you will make more of an effort to breathe and this will lead to an arousal from deep sleep to wakefulness or a lighter sleep phase to allow the recommencement of normal breathing. This can happen many times throughout the night and results in poor quality sleep as you will not enter a deep and regenerating sleep phase.

Capabilities:

Pure Dental offers a sleep service for patients who are experiencing the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. The following information will support you whilst undertaking diagnosis and/or treatment for sleep apnea.

Benefits:

If you are not currently receiving treatment for sleep apnea but think you may have some or all of the key features/symptoms, please see your GP who will undertake an initial assessment.