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Sleep apnoea

Do you suffer from sleep apnoea? Sleep apnoea affects a significant portion of the population, but many cases go undiagnosed because of the symptoms appearing during sleep. The team at The Bachmayer Orthodontic Clinic understands how important it is to diagnose and treat this debilitating condition.
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Sleep apnoea
What is sleep apnoea?

What is
sleep apnoea?

Sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder consisting of repeated breathing interruptions. This condition results from the tongue and soft palate of your mouth collapsing onto the back of your throat while you sleep, causing obstructions to the upper airway and restricting airflow.

These interruptions, or apnoeas, can last for 10 to 60 seconds or more, at which time your brain signals the body and your adrenalin pumps, waking you via a gasp for breath.
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Do I have
sleep apnoea?

The obstructions and constant waking that result from sleep apnoea can leave you feeling tired, experiencing headaches, and even depression. Symptoms of sleep apnoea include gagging or gasping for air, loud snoring, and waking with a dry mouth and throat.

If these symptoms sound familiar to you, or if your partner has mentioned any of the above, it is important you have a sleep study conducted for a proper assessment. Left untreated, you could be at risk for more serious health concerns such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, and heart attack.




Treatment for
sleep apnoea

For those with mild to moderate sleep apnoea, a dental device such as a mandibular advancement device/splint (MAD or MAS) could be used for treatment.

A MAD/ MAS is able to keep your airway open by preventing your lower jaw, tongue, and associated soft tissue from collapsing during sleep. This helps reduce snoring and sleep apnoea episodes.

If you are suffering from sleep apnoea, we encourage you to book a consultation with our Specialist Orthodontist. They can help determine whether a MAD/MAS could help you and may also suggest a CPAP machine if your case is severe.


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Orthodontist Dr Helen Moon in Norwest and Tallawong

Dr Helen Moon, Specialist Orthodontist Sydney

Orthodontic Specialist
Dr. Helen Moon is an orthodontist who has taken the scenic route to perfecting smiles. After earning her Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) from the University of Queensland, she moved halfway across the globe to complete a Master of Science in Orthodontics at the University of Manitoba. She's now qualified as a specialist orthodontist in Australia, Canada, and the USA because why settle for one country when you can have three?

Her research has been featured at international conferences, and she's a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a member of the AAO (American Association of Orthodontists) and CAO (Canadian Association of Orthodontists).

Dr. Moon is passionate about providing evidence-based, personalised care, with a special interest in digital orthodontics and clear aligner therapy. She has also completed the Aligner Intensive Fellowship, an advanced training program in aligner treatment, ensuring her patients benefit from the latest techniques in orthodontic care. With a knack for spotting the little details that make a big difference, she loves helping patients achieve smiles they’re proud to show off.

During her time in Canada, Dr. Moon embraced the cold with skiing, chasing the northern lights, and surviving temperatures that could freeze your eyelashes. Now back in sunny Sydney, she’s swapped snow for sand and spends her time playing tennis, scuba diving, and enjoying life without five layers of clothing.
Dr David Bachmayer, Specialist Orthodontist Sydney

Dr David Bachmayer

Orthodontic Specialist
Dr David Bachmayer graduated as a dentist from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, in 1979 (cum laude). After practising General Dentistry for three years, he went on to study orthodontics at the University of Toronto, where he received a Diploma in Orthodontics and a Master of Science.

Since arriving in Australia in 1986, David has maintained his private orthodontic practice in Norwest. He has been a tutor in orthodontics at the University of Sydney and has also been a visiting Dental Officer at the Children's Hospital at Westmead.

Dr Bachmayer was awarded the prestigious Harry Sicher Award by the American Association of Orthodontists for his research on children born with cleft lip and palate.

David has a special interest in clear aligner orthodontics and has received the Diamond Invisalign® Provider status. When he isn’t straightening smiles, he can be found paddling his surfski on Sydney Harbour.