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 expand your practice's private services with proven treatments.

Find out what makes the Sleepwell Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS) a leading choice for treating these conditions effectively and comfortably...

Who does snoring and OSA 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 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 significant issues that can be addressed effectively in your dental practice.

What are the consequences of regular snoring?

Snoring might seem harmless at first, but it can actually cause a lot more trouble than just noisy nights.

When someone snores regularly, it disrupts their sleep and can leave them feeling drained during the day.

Poor sleep makes it harder to focus, stay alert, and keep energy levels up.

Over time, untreated snoring can lead to serious health problems like high blood pressure, heart issues, and even increase the risk of stroke.

Plus, snoring can strain relationships, as it often affects partners’ sleep too. 

What are the risks of OSA?

Obstructive sleep apnoea can have serious consequences for overall health.

When breathing repeatedly stops and starts during the night, it reduces oxygen levels in the blood and puts extra strain on the heart.

This can lead to:

• High blood pressure
• An increased risk of heart attacks and strokes
• Type 2 diabetes

OSA also affects mental wellbeing, causing daytime fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and mood changes.

Left untreated, it can significantly reduce quality of life and increase the risk of accidents caused by tiredness. That’s why early diagnosis and effective treatment are so important.

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 advancing the mandible anteriorly, which in turn increases the upper airway patency by mechanically preventing the collapse of the soft tissues in the oropharyngeal region 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 with a MAS, 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.

Watch the Sleepwell being made

Seeing the craftsmanship behind the Sleepwell gives you an understanding of the care and precision that goes into each device.

This video takes you through the custom manufacturing process, showing how the appliance is carefully tailored to fit each patient’s unique dental structure.

From the initial impressions to the final product, every step is designed to ensure comfort, effectiveness, and long-lasting results.

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 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!