Sleep Apnoea Treatment Melbourne
What is Sleep Apnoea?
Do you wake up feeling like you’ve barely slept? If mornings leave you groggy, sluggish, and desperate for another coffee, sleep apnoea might be to blame. This common sleep disorder causes repeated pauses in breathing during sleep, leading to poor rest and long-term health risks if left untreated.
If you’re searching for sleep apnoea treatment in Melbourne, our experienced team at Mitcham Dental Clinic can help.
How is sleep apnoea a dental issue?
Although sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder, it has significant oral health implications. If left untreated, it can lead to:
- Broken, cracked, or missing teeth
- Jaw clenching
- Jaw pain, which could indicate temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ)
- Pain while chewing
- Teeth grinding (bruxism)
Beyond oral health, sleep apnoea is linked to serious health concerns, including cardiovascular disease, depression, and chronic fatigue. Feeling excessively tired throughout the day can also affect concentration, mood, and your overall wellbeing.
How do you treat Sleep Apnoea?
Struggling with sleep apnoea? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to suffer through sleepless nights.
How we can help you…
As a SomnoMed-accredited practice, we provide tailored sleep apnoea treatment right here in Melbourne, ensuring you get the right care for a better night’s sleep.
A SomnoMed-accredited practice means that our clinic is recognised for providing SomnoMed oral appliances, which are high-quality, custom-fitted devices designed to treat sleep apnoea. These appliances help keep the airway open by gently repositioning the jaw, making them a comfortable and effective alternative to CPAP machines for many patients.
Did you know…
- Around 4.2 million Australians suffer from a sleep breathing disorder, but up to 80% remain undiagnosed.
- Many people are misdiagnosed, leaving them frustrated with treatments that don’t work.
That’s why we take a thorough, personalised approach to finding the right sleep apnoea solutions for you.
How do you treat Sleep Apnoea?
Once you’ve had an assessment, a sleep physician will recommend the best appliance for your condition which we custom make specifically for you.
How does the appliance work?
Each appliance is different, but they are worn at night and generally work by holding the jaw forward which leaves the airway clear so you can breathe easily and enjoy a restful sleep.
Our Dentists
Dr Ron Fulop
Dr Yvonne Karpinski
Dr Sarah Nguyen
Dr David Trinh
Dr Jia Leong
Dr Natalie Tsang
Sleep Apnoea FAQs
If you experience any of the following, it might be time to get checked:
- Loud snoring
- Pauses in breathing during sleep
- Daytime sleepiness
- Brain fog and difficulty concentrating
- Waking up with a dry mouth or headache
Is sleep apnea the same as obstructive sleep apnea?
Depending on your condition, options may include:
- Oral Appliances (MAS): Perfect for mild to moderate cases, these reposition the jaw to keep your airway open.
- CPAP Machines: For more severe cases, CPAP provides a steady airflow to prevent airway collapse.
- Lifestyle Adjustments: Weight management, reduced alcohol intake, and better sleep posture can help too.
Surgery is a last resort for severe cases, but non-invasive treatments like oral appliances and CPAP therapy are usually recommended first.
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What Our Patients Say About Our Sleep Apnoea Services
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Friendly gentle dentists that do a great job. Really happy with their care.
Stewart Allen
Very warm and a welcoming professional team highly recommend and will definitely go back
Ryan Tabone
Mitcham dental clinic always provide a very professional service David was very informative on the work needed on my teeth and the follow up information from the admin staff was amazing
matthew hoefnagels
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I am extremely impressed with the gentle and caring dental work I received by Dr Jia Leong at Mitcham Dental Clinic which has left my mouth feeling so clean and healthy. The friendly staff at reception also made the visit very pleasant and I look forward to my next check-up and clean - thank you all for the great experience!
David Sugiada
Brilliant , had a broken tooth, extremely sore at 0700am on a Friday, not a shock that there was no answer. I took that what I thought was a long shot by contacting them on Facebook messenger. To my shock I got a message back within minutes and then got a call from Bianca booking me in at 0930am the same day. Brilliant.
stewart cant
Great service from the team. They are super friendly and make sure you understand what is happening and always putting you first. Well done team.
Korrin Balmain
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The team at mitcham dental clinic are extremely professional and friendly, and specifically they provide wonderful patient care and treatment options, I've been attending the clinic now for in excess of 15 years, along with my family, and highly recommend them to any person thinking of having their chompers very well looked after!!! Regards David
David Wright
I needed a dentist desperately in a hurry a few weeks ago. The staff at the Mitcham Dental Clinic kindly looked after me and took care of me. I recommend with confidence the service and all the staff at this clinic and found them to be 100% for personalised satisfaction
Maria Di Fiore
For many years, I have been traveling for nearly an hour from Ringwood to Bundoora Dental clinic to see my dentist, as I know he is excellent. He retired last year and I was looking for a local dentist. I was grateful to find Dr. Ron Fulop of Mitcham Dental, i did 2 filling and 1 crowning with him. Ron is a true professional who alway put patients’ health and well-being at high priority, he was good at establishing trust with patients with a good sense of humour. He has a gentle approach in his service. I would highly recommend his great service.
Chen Liu



