Sleep apnoea a relatively common condition that affects more men than women. Most cases of sleep apnoea develop in people aged 30 to 60 years old, although it can affect people of all ages, including children.

In the UK, it is estimated around 4% of middle-aged men and 2% of middle-aged women have sleep apnoea.

As someone with sleep apnoea may not notice they have the condition themselves, it is likely that it goes undiagnosed.

How sleep apnoea is treated

OSA is a treatable condition, and there are a variety of treatment options that can reduce the symptoms.

Treatment options for OSA include:

• lifestyle changes – such as losing excess weight, cutting down on alcohol and sleeping on your side

• using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device – these devices prevent your airway closing while you sleep by delivering a continuous supply of compressed air through a mask

• wearing a mandibular advancement device (MAD) – this gum shield-like device fits around your teeth, holding your jaw and tongue forward to increase the space at the back of your throat while you sleep at Epic Dental we are well equipped to deal with such problems so book an appointment with our specialists online or by call us