sleepwell FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sleepwell ™ comfortable to wear at night?
Can I get Sleepwell ™ on the NHS?
Will my teeth accept Sleepwell ™?
Can Sleepwell ™ be given to all people who snore?
How do you know the healthcare professional is properly trained to fit Sleepwell ™?
Is Sleepwell ™ suitable for patients who wear dentures?
If I lose my Sleepwell ™ can I get another?
Is Sleepwell ™ a permanent cure?
Will Sleepwell ™ affect my sex life?
Can I close my mouth?
What about my dental restorations?
How long will it take to get used to Sleepwell ™ and are their any side effects?
Is Sleepwell ™ comfortable to wear at night?
Yes. Sleepwell ™ is laboratory-manufactured, custom made to your mouth and made with a soft inner lining specifically adapted to your teeth. It allows full adjustability and side to side movement during sleep. High levels of patient comfort meant that during clinical trials over 98% of patients found the device acceptable.
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Can I get Sleepwell ™ on the NHS?
No. There is no provision within the NHS for this form of treatment due to limited resources.
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Will my teeth accept Sleepwell ™?
It is important to visit a trained healthcare professional for a full examination of your teeth. Most people are highly suitable however confirmation can only be obtained from a healthcare professional.
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Can Sleepwell ™ be given to all people who snore?
For most people with simple snoring Sleepwell ™ will be ideal. Solutions 4 Snoring has trained clinicians to assess patients who snore. During the consultation a snoring clinic will assess the risk of Sleep Apnoea for which further investigations and alternative therapy may be suggested.
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How do you know the healthcare professional is properly trained to fit Sleepwell ™?
The Solutions 4 Snoring website should be your first point of call as S4S has a national database of it’s trained clinicians who understand sleep related breathing disorders and know when to prescribe Sleepwell ™.
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Is Sleepwell ™ suitable for patients who wear dentures?
Most people are suitable for Sleepwell ™ due to it’s customised design, provided there are sufficient teeth in each jaw. A snoring clinic would assess and advise accordingly. S4S is currently evaluating the use of an implant-retained Sleepwell ™ for denture wearers with no natural teeth.
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If I lose my Sleepwell ™ can I get another?
The unique nature of this appliance necessitates precise recordings of the teeth and therefore requires a complete replacement. However if only one of the two pieces are lost, each can be independently made at an appropriate cost but minimal patient inconvenience.
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Is Sleepwell ™ a permanent cure?
There is currently no permanent cure for snoring, only ongoing treatment. The particular benefit of Sleepwell ™ is that it is adjustable, which in turn offers greater longevity of treatment.
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Will Sleepwell ™ affect my sex life?
We believe it will improve your sex life! You and your partner should sleep better giving you higher energy levels and increased sex drive.
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Can I close my mouth?
Yes. However the majority of people sleep with their mouths slightly apart even without using Sleepwell ™.
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What about my dental restorations?
We can normally accommodate extra space around sensitive dental restorations and the healthcare professional should discuss this with you.
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How long will it take to get used to Sleepwell ™ and are there any side effects?
It may take 30 minutes longer to get to sleep on the first few nights as it does when one changes from sleeping with one rather than two pillows. For the first couple of nights some patients have higher salivation or drier mouths. It should take no longer than 2 days to get used to wearing Sleepwell ™
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