At SmileBright Dental Sunnybank Hills, we provide a range of custom-made dental appliances designed to protect teeth, improve comfort, support long-term oral health, and enhance quality of life.
Significantly affected by snoring and sleep apnoea, which many people mistakenly think is simply an inconvenience for their partner.
Key aspects of daily life that can be heavily impacted by snoring and sleep apnoea, rather than just being a partner's inconvenience.
A major area of wellbeing affected by snoring and sleep apnoea, which is why SmileBright Dental believes their role extends beyond caring for teeth alone.
Sleep is one of the body’s most important recovery mechanisms.
During sleep, the body repairs tissues, consolidates memory, regulates hormones, and supports both physical and mental health.
When breathing becomes disrupted throughout the night due to airway obstruction, sleep quality may be reduced even if a person remains unaware of the interruptions.
Patients experiencing sleep-disordered breathing may report:
For many people, these symptoms develop gradually over time.
Obstructive sleep apnoea occurs when the airway partially or completely closes during sleep, reducing or stopping airflow for short periods.
This often occurs when the muscles relax during sleep and allow the lower jaw and surrounding tissues to fall backwards, narrowing the airway.
These interruptions can occur repeatedly throughout the night and may affect both sleep quality and overall health.
Many patients first become aware of the problem when a partner notices loud snoring, pauses in breathing, or restless sleep.
A Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS) is a custom-made medical device used for adults to help manage symptoms of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnoea, snoring, and night-time teeth grinding or clenching (bruxism).
It is prescribed and fitted by your dentist following an assessment and diagnosis, generally requiring supporting documentation such as a sleep study.
The MAS is made up of a custom upper and lower appliance that fit comfortably over your teeth, similar to a night guard. Its main function is to gently hold the lower jaw in a slightly forward position while you sleep.
By preventing the jaw from falling backwards, the airway remains more open, allowing improved airflow throughout the night.
For patients who also grind or clench their teeth during sleep, the appliance may additionally help reduce excessive wear and strain on the teeth and jaw joints.
Treatment with a MAS is highly individualised, meaning every appliance is custom-designed specifically for your mouth and carefully adjusted to maximise comfort and effectiveness.
This information helps determine whether a Mandibular Advancement Splint may be appropriate and allows us to customise treatment to your individual needs.
SmileBright Dental continually invests in advanced technology to improve both patient experience and treatment quality.
Using modern digital scanning technology, we can capture highly accurate digital models of your teeth without the need for traditional impressions in many cases. Through our investment in top-of-the-line technology and modern digital workflows, many appliances can now be produced far more efficiently while maintaining exceptional accuracy and comfort.
This allows us to create highly customised appliances with improved precision, faster turnaround times, and a more convenient experience for our patients.
A Mandibular Advancement Splint may be suitable for:
Patients diagnosed with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnoea
Patients who snore heavily
Patients experiencing daytime tiredness
Patients with poor sleep quality
Patients who grind or clench their teeth at night
Patients seeking an alternative treatment option recommended by their healthcare providers
Suitability is determined following assessment and review of relevant sleep studies and medical information.
Daytime fatigue can have many causes, including poor sleep quality. Discussing your symptoms with your healthcare providers may help identify contributing factors.
Many patients who grind or clench their teeth may benefit from a customised appliance designed to help protect the teeth and reduce excessive forces.
Because each appliance is custom-made specifically for your mouth, most patients find them comfortable and easy to adapt to.
In most cases, supporting documentation such as a sleep study is required before treatment can be prescribed.
Level 4 Sunnybank Hills Shopping Town
Cnr Calam and Compton Rd
Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109
