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What Is Sleep Disordered Breathing?

Sleep disordered breathing involves a reduction in the airway space during sleep. Signs include loud snoring, choking or gasping for air during sleep, frequently awakening through the night, restless sleep, and excessive daytime sleepiness.

Snoring is caused by a partial closure of the airway space, resulting in the air to move faster during respiration causing soft tissue vibration which causes the noise.

Sleep Apnoea is where total airway closure occurs and the person stops breathing completely which will result in an awakening in the sleep pattern.

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What Are the Causes Of Sleep Disordered Breathing?

There are a number of areas where airway obstruction can occur.

The most common area is the back of the throat where the muscles relax during sleep and fail to keep the airway open. This can be exacerbated by excess weight which results in fat deposits in the neck area, alcohol and sedative use which relaxes the muscles further, smoking which causes irritation to the tissues and fluid retention, and the position of the body when laying on the back allowing gravity to cause the tongue to collapse.

Nasal congestion can occur with allergies and sinus problems which can narrow the nasal passages. Anatomical factors can also reduce the airway space such as enlarged tonsils and a deviated septum.

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Treatment Of Sleep Disordered Breathing

The first step in treating sleep disordered breathing is to determine the severity of the problem by having a sleep study conducted. For very mild cases some lifestyle changes may be indicated such as weight loss, avoiding alcohol and sedation before bedtime and changing sleep posture.

For mild to moderate cases the use of a mandibular advancement device (M.A.D) allows the lower jaw and tongue to be repositioned forward to open the airway space during sleep.

For severe cases the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (C.P.A.P) machine is used to deliver a continuous stream of air through a mask that is worn to help keep the airway open during sleep.
Surgery can sometimes be recommended for structural issues that may be causing the obstruction.

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Meet The Family

Our dentists have more than 25 years of experience, including expertise and qualifications in implants, orthodontics and sleep medicine. International post-graduate, international certified orthodontics and internationally qualified dental implant surgeons.

Dr Nicole Yuen

Principal Dentist

Dr Astin Friskin

Associate Dentist

Dr Banu Bala

Associate Dentist

Dr Suzy Koh

Associate Dentist

Dr Alexander Lai

Associate Dentist

Dr Rebecca Roellgen

Associate Dentist

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I never thought I could be so okay with going to the Dentist!

~ Amanda R, March 2021

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   Jared Russell 
 2026-03-24
 
 
  I’ve been coming here for over 4 years now and couldn’t be happier with the care I’ve received.

Dr Astin Friskin has been absolutely incredible...professional, gentle, and genuinely caring. She always made me feel comfortable and took the time to explain everything clearly, which made a huge difference.

I now see Dr Nicole Yuen, and she has continued that same amazing level of care. She’s also incredibly open to feedback and genuinely wants to get everything right, even going out of her way to fix the smallest admin mishap. That level of care and accountability really stands out.

Both dentists truly go above and beyond for their patients.
What really stands out is how well they get to know you as a person. Even though you might only visit twice a year, they remember the small details about your life, which makes every appointment feel personal and welcoming.

The reception team also deserves a special mention. They go out of their way to make every visit feel 5 star. It’s such a nice touch being welcomed by name by each receptionist, even those who weren’t at the desk when you first arrived.

Their communication is fantastic, their care is genuine, and the whole experience is always positive.

I honestly can’t recommend them highly enough!
  
 
       
   Joseph Rivera 
 2026-03-13
 
 
  Had my first appointment at this clinic today. The end-to-end care was spot on - clear explanations, solid action plan and really great communication.

Just got a root canal done and Dr Nicole Y and she completely eased my nerves and concerns. Pain management was exceptional - she checked in the whole way through and made sure I was comfortable at every step. Top-tier patient care from start to finish - even adjusting the air temp to suit my needs. Highly recommend.
  
 
       
   Denise Goulding 
 2026-03-07
 
 
  Had a great experience today. Dr Suzy was attentive and did a great job cleaning my teeth and gave me good advice. Sarah did a good job assisting and Tatiana on the reception was kind and considerate. Yeronga Park Dental great place to get your oral health taken care of.
  
 
       
   Anna Huynh 
 2026-02-06
 
 
  Dr Yuen is a lifesaver. I had been getting migraines and to think it came from my tooth. She provided emergency treatment and scheduled me back to ensure that it did not happen again.
She and her team provide holistic care for myself and my family.
My toddler was booked in and they were amazing! He was not scared at all and had so much fun in the dentist chair!
Thank you Yeronga Park!
  
 
       
   Joseph Jou 
 2026-02-05
 
 
  Dr Suzy is awesome.
  
 
       
   Nick Cubit 
 2026-01-30
 
 
  Dr Suzy Koh was very polite, friendly and professional. My check-ups and treatments have been very quick and painless, and I have been very happy with the results. The assistants and staff on reception have also been wonderful!
  
 
       
   Daniel Ireland 
 2026-01-23
 
 
  Dr Suzy is great.
  
 
       
   Christopher Newman 
 2026-01-07
 
 
  Very polite, gentle and a great communicator with what’s going on during an appointment

Sleep Dentistry

What Is Sleep Disordered Breathing?

What Are the Causes Of Sleep Disordered Breathing?

Treatment Of Sleep Disordered Breathing

Meet The Family

Dr Nicole Yuen

Dr Astin Friskin

Dr Banu Bala

Dr Suzy Koh

Dr Alexander Lai

Dr Rebecca Roellgen

I never thought I could be so okay with going to the Dentist!

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