Mandibular advancement devices (MADs), sometimes called a sleep apnoea mouth guard or mandibular advancement splint, are one of the most effective alternatives to CPAP for snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) and mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Overall,...

Sleep apnoea is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep, it can lead to a variety of health issues — from daytime fatigue to serious cardiovascular problems. While lifestyle factors such as obesity and...

If you have come to see a dentist about your teeth or jaws, you may be surprised to be asked how well you sleep. You may also have been advised to consider a sleep apnoea assessment because you snore regularly, wake up tired after what should have been a full night’s rest,...

Sleep apnoea doesn’t discriminate. Yet for decades, it was treated as a condition that mainly affected overweight, middle-aged men who snore loudly. This picture has left millions of women undiagnosed, often for years, while their symptoms are attributed to stress, depression,...

When patients are diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), they often ask if changing their lifestyle or participating in sleep apnoea and weight loss plans can cure the condition. For many individuals, carrying excess body weight is a primary driver behind their nighttime...

Sleep plays a bigger role in brain health than most people realise. Can lack of sleep cause seizures? Yes, it can. When sleep is consistently disrupted, your brain’s electrical activity becomes harder to regulate, and the risk of seizures goes up. Here, Dr. Aditi Desai,...

If you’ve been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea and noticed the number on the scale creeping up, you’re not imagining things. Sleep apnoea and weight gain are closely connected, and the relationship runs in both directions. Disrupted sleep doesn’t just leave...

Night shift employment brings distinct obstacles for individuals coping with breathing difficulties during rest. At Dr. Aditi Desai’s London practice, we support patients navigating sleep apnoea and working nights. With proper guidance and practical sleep tips, achieving...

Waking up exhausted, struggling to think clearly, forgetting simple tasks, losing track of conversations – these symptoms often leave people feeling as though they’re drifting through life in a haze. For many, this experience is not just tiredness or stress; it is a direct...

Sleep is our most restorative human function – yet for people with sleep apnoea, night-time rest can become a battle between the body and the breath. When the airway collapses during sleep, breathing becomes shallow or stops completely. For many, the consequences spill into the...