SomnoDent AVANT™ – A more comfortable approach to better sleep

Better sleep starts with understanding your airway.

At Hello Dental, we recognise the important connection between oral health, breathing and quality sleep. Through dental sleep medicine, we help suitable patients explore oral appliance therapy for snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).

If you snore regularly, wake up feeling tired or have difficulty tolerating CPAP therapy, SomnoDent AVANT may be an option worth discussing with our dental team.

What is Dental Sleep Medicine?

Dental sleep medicine is an area of dentistry focused on the oral appliance management of sleep-related breathing disorders, including snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea.

Working alongside your medical and sleep healthcare providers, a dentist can assess whether a custom-made oral appliance may be appropriate for your needs.

Meet SomnoDent AVANT™

SomnoDent AVANT is a custom-made oral appliance designed to help manage snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea in suitable patients.

Worn during sleep, the appliance gently positions your lower jaw forward to help keep your airway more open, potentially reducing airway obstruction and improving sleep quality.

Benefits of SomnoDent AVANT

Custom-made comfort: Designed to fit your individual teeth and oral anatomy.
Slim and discreet design: Made for overnight wear.
Adjustable jaw positioning: Allows gradual adjustment under professional guidance.
An alternative to CPAP for suitable patients: An option to discuss if you find CPAP difficult to tolerate.
Professional monitoring: Ongoing dental reviews help monitor comfort, oral health and changes to your bite.

Who may benefit?

SomnoDent AVANT may be suitable for adults who:

Experience habitual snoring.
Have been diagnosed with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnoea.
Find CPAP therapy challenging and wish to explore an alternative.
Have been referred for oral appliance therapy by their sleep physician or healthcare provider.

A medical sleep assessment and dental examination are essential to determine suitability. Not every patient is a candidate for oral appliance therapy.

Your Dental Sleep Medicine Journey

1. Consultation and assessment

We discuss your concerns, medical history, sleep symptoms and dental health.

2. Personalised treatment planning

Where appropriate, we assess your teeth, gums, bite and jaw, and obtain the dental records required for a custom appliance.

3. Custom appliance fitting

Your SomnoDent AVANT is fitted and checked, and we explain how to wear and maintain it.

4. Follow-up and sleep monitoring

We review the fit, comfort and effects on your teeth and bite. Follow-up with your sleep physician and appropriate sleep testing help assess whether treatment is effective.

Take the First Step Towards Better Sleep

Persistent snoring and poor-quality sleep deserve attention. Dental sleep medicine offers another approach for suitable patients seeking help with sleep-related breathing disorders.

Please note: SomnoDent AVANT is a prescription oral appliance for appropriate patients. It does not replace medical diagnosis or sleep assessment. Treatment outcomes vary, and potential side effects include jaw discomfort, tooth soreness, dry mouth, increased saliva and bite changes. Regular dental reviews and medical follow-up are important.