Sleep Apnoea & Snoring

Poor sleep, loud snoring or diagnosed sleep apnoea can affect your energy, concentration and overall health. At Goldfields Family Dental, we offer custom-made oral appliances to help manage snoring and some cases of obstructive sleep apnoea, provided following a thorough assessment.

Our team provides local assessment, appliance fitting and ongoing reviews, right here in Kalgoorlie.

How Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnoea Work

For some patients, a custom-made dental device worn during sleep may help support the airway by gently positioning the jaw or tongue.

Oral appliances may be considered for:

✔ Snoring
✔ Mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnoea
✔ Patients unable to tolerate CPAP therapy (subject to advice from their treating medical practitioner)
✔ Patients seeking an alternative or adjunct to existing treatment

Suitability is assessed on an individual basis and may involve communication with your GP or sleep physician.

Premium Airway Assessment Package

At Goldfields Family Dental, we offer a comprehensive airway assessment package designed to support the investigation of snoring, sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnoea. Our team works closely with patients and, where appropriate, other healthcare providers to help assess airway health and discuss suitable management options.

Airway and sleep health consultation
Epworth Sleepiness Scale and STOP-BANG screening questionnaires
WatchPAT ONE home sleep study
Sleep physician review and report
Treatment planning consultation to discuss findings
Discussion of suitable management options, including CPAP therapy and custom-made mandibular advancement devices (MADs), where appropriate

Potential Benefits of Oral Appliance Therapy

For suitable patients, oral appliances may offer several advantages:

May help improve sleep quality for some patients and their bed partner
Non-invasive treatment option compared to some alternatives
Compact and portable — convenient for travel
Custom-made for comfort using dental scans or impressions
Quiet to wear (no machinery or noise)
Local assessment and follow-up here in Kalgoorlie
May be an option for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP or are seeking an alternative, subject to clinical assessment

Results vary between individuals, and oral appliances are not appropriate for everyone. Your dentist will discuss realistic expectations and suitability.

Who May Benefit

Oral appliance therapy may be considered for:

Snoring that affects sleep quality
Mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnoea
Patients seeking an alternative or adjunct to CPAP therapy, subject to advice from their treating medical practitioner
Patients looking for a dentist-led, locally managed option

Assessment is essential and may involve collaboration with your GP or sleep physician.

Types of Devices We Provide

We offer custom-fitted appliances, including:

Mandibular Advancement Splints (MAS/MAD) – designed to gently hold the lower jaw forward during sleep
Tongue Retraction Devices (TRD) – designed to help maintain tongue position and support airflow

Your dentist will discuss benefits, limitations, potential side effects, and care requirements before proceeding.

What to Expect

Initial assessment – medical and sleep history, oral and jaw assessment
Records and scans – impressions or digital scans for a custom device
Fitting appointment – appliance fit, comfort and usage instructions
Review and adjustment – ongoing monitoring and refinement as needed

Oral appliances are not suitable for everyone and do not replace urgent medical care where required.

Book a Sleep Apnoea Assessment

Get in touch with the team at Goldfields Family Dental today to arrange a Sleep Apnoea Consultation!

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