SLEEPWELL MANDIBULAR ADVANCEMENT SPLINT: A KEY DENTIST PRODUCT FOR TREATING SNORING AND OSA

Snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are common but often overlooked conditions that affect almost half of the UK.

These issues can severely impact a patient’s quality of life, causing fatigue, concentration problems, and even long-term health risks.

As a dental professional, you have the unique opportunity to improve not only the oral health of your patients but also their overall well-being.

By offering solutions for snoring and OSA, you can dramatically improve the quality of life for your patients—and their bed partners—while expanding your practice's private services with proven treatments.

Who does snoring affect?

• 45% of the UK adult population suffer from snoring
• Snoring is most prevalent in males aged 40-60
• 42% of people who snore, or whose partner snores, are unaware of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
• An estimated 1.5 million people in the UK are thought to be suffering from OSA, and of these, 85% remain undiagnosed

This makes snoring and OSA a significant issue that can be addressed effectively in your dental practice.

What is a Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS)?

Mandibular Advancement Splints (MAS), also known as Mandibular Advancement Appliances or Devices (MAA/MAD), are widely recognised for their effectiveness in treating snoring and mild to moderate OSA.

MAS devices work by repositioning the lower jaw forward, keeping the airway open during sleep.

This simple yet effective mechanism significantly reduces or eliminates snoring and helps manage OSA, offering patients a non-invasive, comfortable solution.

Why the Sleepwell is the leading MAS for snoring and OSA

When it comes to treating snoring and OSA with a mandibular advancement splint, the Sleepwell stands out as the most clinically proven option available today. Supported by extensive research (Barnes et al, 2004), the Sleepwell provides a range of benefits that make it the ideal choice for both your practice and your patients:

• Custom-Fit Design: Each Sleepwell device is custom-made to ensure a perfect fit for each patient’s unique dental structure. This enhances comfort, increases compliance, and ensures long-term success.

• Proven Effectiveness: Clinical studies consistently demonstrate that the Sleepwell reduces snoring and improves symptoms of mild to moderate OSA. Patients often report improved sleep quality, better energy levels, and a greater overall sense of well-being.

• Comfortable and Non-Invasive: Unlike CPAP machines, which many patients find uncomfortable, the Sleepwell is compact, easy to wear, and discreet, offering a simple and non-invasive solution.

• Expand Your Private Services: Offering the Sleepwell in your practice provides an excellent opportunity to expand your private services. You can treat patients suffering from snoring and OSA, adding a valuable revenue stream to your practice while improving patient care.

Design benefits of the Sleepwell appliance

• The design allows the lips to close comfortably around the device, providing a more natural feel.

• Full lateral movement is supported, reducing the likelihood of dislocation and ensuring the device stays in place during sleep.

• Patients can adjust the splint up to 9mm to find the optimal position for the mandible, improving comfort and effectiveness.

• The Sleepwell may help mitigate potential TMJ stress, providing a solution that’s both effective and mindful of long-term jaw health.

• The soft inner lining enhances patient comfort, ensuring the device is pleasant to wear throughout the night.

Dentist Training and Professional Development for Snoring and OSA

To get the most out of offering the Sleepwell in your practice, we recommend our Snoring and OSA course with Professor Ama Johal, available both online and in-person.

This comprehensive training will help you gain a deeper understanding of snoring and OSA, how to effectively treat these conditions, and how to seamlessly incorporate the Sleepwell Mandibular Advancement Splint into your practice.

The course is designed to enhance your skills and boost patient confidence, enabling you to offer top-tier care for patients suffering from sleep-related disorders. Plus, you’ll earn 6 hours of verifiable ECPD.

How to start offering the Sleepwell in your practice

If you’re interested in offering Sleepwell to your patients and would like to learn more, request your free information pack.

The pack includes all the details you need to understand how Sleepwell works, the clinical evidence behind its effectiveness, and how to integrate it into your practice.

Take the first step toward transforming your patients' sleep health—and your practice's success—today!