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Dr. Leonard Hoffenberg
Level 2, 74 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW 2000

Treatment for Sleeping and Snoring Disorders

Sleep apnoea is a serious disorder that develops whenever someone’s breathing is interrupted while they sleep. Individuals who fail to treat their sleep apnoea can stop breathing hundreds of times every night while they sleep, leading to other dangerous health complications. Common signs and symptoms ofsSleep apnoea include:

  • Restless sleep.
  • Unusually loud snoring.
  • Waking up with a gasping or choking sensation.
  • Dry/sore throat in the morning.
  • Headaches, fatigue or drowsiness throughout the day.
  • Mood swings and impaired memory.
  • Insomnia or awakenings in the middle of the night.

If you notice any of these symptoms, don’t ignore them. Get the help you need by giving Dr. Hoffenberg‘s office in Sydney a call today.

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Risk Factors for Sleep Apnoea

People of any age can fall victim to sleep apnoea — even children. The risk factors that increase the development sleep apnoea include:

  • Being male.
  • Being overweight or obese.
  • Being over the age of 40.
  • Having a larger than average neck size (17”+ for men and 16”+ for women).
  • Having a small jaw bone, large tongue, or large tonsils.
  • Being born into a family with a history of sleep apnoea.
  • Gastroesophageal reflux, also known as GERD
  • Nasal obstruction as a result of allergies, sinus problems, or a deviated septum.

Long-Term Side Effects

If sleep apnoea is left untreated, it can lead to a wide array of adverse effects and health problems. These include:

  • Chronic headaches.
  • Hypertension, stroke.
  • Tachycardia, bradycardia, and cardiac arrest.
  • Diabetes.
  • Clinical depression.

Even though the long-term effects of sleep apnoea can be a scary prospect, that doesn’t mean you have to live with it. Let our team evaluate you and help you understand the options we have available to help you live your best life.

Diagnosing Sleep Apnoea

If you show symptoms of sleep apnoea, you may end up needing a sleep apnoea test. This test is called a polysomnogram. A polysomnogram is a multi-factor test that records specific activities while you sleep and then electronically transmits the data for review. The data is then analysed by a licensed sleep specialist so that he may determine whether or not you have sleep apnoea.

If you test positive for sleep apnoea, you might need to do further sleep testing so that the best treatment option for your case can be determined.

Call now or use our convenient online scheduler to book in your FREE smile assessment appointment with Dr. Hoffenberg at his office in Sydney.

Treatment for Sleep Apnoea

The treatments for sleep apnoea can range from CPAP masks, oral devices, surgery, or simply changing your lifestyle by eating healthier. Milder cases of sleep apnoea might be treatable through behavioural changes such as:

  • Losing weight.
  • Refraining from drinking alcohol or using sleeping pills.
  • positional therapy.
  • Quitting smoking.
  • Refraining from sleeping on your back.

There are also dental devices that can keep your airway open while you sleep. These devices can be designed by dentists with special expertise in treating sleep apnoea and other respiratory disorders. If you have a small lower jaw, enlarged tonsils, or a deviated nasal septum, you might need to undergo surgery if you hope to rid yourself of sleep apnoea.

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Need More Information? Next Steps

Sleep apnoea is no laughing matter. The condition can have long-lasting effects on your health. Treating it immediately through the use of a dental device is paramount to safeguarding your health, well-being, and possibly your life. If you suspect you have snoring problems, call our office in Sydney to schedule an initial consult. Dr. Hoffenberg has treated many patients with sleep apnoea and can help you too.

Additional Services

Dr. Hoffenberg offers restorative and cosmetic dental services at his dental clinic in Sydney. No matter what your dental concerns are, Dr. Hoffenberg and his team can provide the services you need.

How to Get to our Dental Clinic

TLC Dental is located in Sydney's CBD at 2/74 Castlereagh Street, conveniently located near Martin Place and the MLC Centre. There is public transport nearby with numerous bus stops and train stations within walking distance. Parking is also available at the MLC Centre, Westfield, or Stockland Piccadilly Shopping Centre. We are only a few minutes walk from places like Circle Quay Ferries, the State Library of New South Wales, Royal Botanic Garden and the Sydney Tower Eye.

Terms & Conditions
Zoom Teeth Whitening Offer
  1. Limit 1 per person and subject to availability
  2. Must be 18 years of age or older to use vouchers
  3. Includes a Free Smile Assessment which must be face to face.
  4. Whitening Smile Deals ™ price includes
    • Before and after written instructions
    • Before and after photos
    • 4 (four) applications for 15 minutes each of Philips Zoom ™ whitening gel as per the recommendations
    • Relief gel for after home care.
  5. Does not include a general dental check-up and clean but can be used with other Smile Deal vouchers such as $199 check-up and clean or the Smile Deal ™ Invisalign voucher for $6500
  6. 24 hour cancellation notice is required if you need to change your appointment time

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. This offer may change without notice.

Terms & Conditions
Free Smile Assessment Offer:
  1. Must be over 18 years of age
  2. Free Smile Assessment consultation must be face to face
  3. Includes : Smile analysis, Facial lines and asymmetries, Teeth size, shape and position analysis, Teeth color recording, Jaw analysis, General tooth and gum health assessment and advise on the suitability for Invisalign or other Smile Make-Over procedures and recommendations.
  4. Does not include a full examination, x-rays or a scale and polish.
  5. Free Smile Assessment offer can be used in conjunction with other offers such as Whitening, Check up and Polish, and Invisalign offers.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. This offer may change without notice.