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Your Snoring &
Sleep Apnoea
Treatment Journey

What To Expect

A clear, considered path to better sleep. Our treatment model has been refined over more than two decades with every step designed to get you sleeping better, as comfortably and efficiently as possible. We take the time to understand your situation before recommending anything. Every patient is different, and your treatment reflects that.

Home sleep studies are available such as the Resmed apnoealink, Watchpat, easy to use, sleep in your own bed and see if you have mild, moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnoea
No referrals are needed at SleepWise clinic to see a sleep medicine dentist
Home sleep studies are available such as the Resmed apnoealink, Watchpat, easy to use, sleep in your own bed and see if you have mild, moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnoea
All follow up appointments are included in your snoring and sleep apnoea mandibular advancement splint treatment fee at Sleepwise Clinic Melbourne, Sleepwise Clinic Geelong and Sleepwise Clinic Hawthorn East
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From First Appointment To Better Sleep

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Step One

Consultation

Your first appointment is a comprehensive 45-minute assessment. We discuss your symptoms, concerns and medical history, assess your oral health and if a sleep study hasn't yet been done - arrange one from the comfort of your home. There is no pressure to proceed. This is your opportunity to understand your options.

A dental scan of your teeth can also be done in this appointment if you would like to go ahead with treatment.


Duration

45 mins


Health Cover

Claimable on private health


Step Two

Home Sleep Study

If you haven't yet been diagnosed, a home-based diagnostic sleep study can be arranged through SleepWise. Conducted in your own bed, it is analysed by a specialist sleep physician who will diagnose the presence and severity of any sleep apnoea and make treatment recommendations. Results are typically available within one week.


Location

Your own home


Turnaround

Within 10 business days

Analysed and reported by a specialist Sleep Physician

Report


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Step Three

3D Dental Scan

At the consultation appointment, we take a precise 3D intraoral scan of your teeth. No messy moulds. No inaccurate impressions. The scan takes minutes and produces a highly accurate digital model used to manufacture your custom appliance at our Melbourne-based specialist laboratory.


Technology

3D intraoral scan


Time

30 Minutes


Comfort

Comfortable and easy


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Step Four

Fitting Appointment

Your custom 3D-printed nylon appliance is ready three weeks after your scan. At your fitting, your clinician ensures it sits perfectly and feels comfortable, and shows you how to make any fine adjustments. Something about instructions too. Some patients notice an improvement from the very first night.


3 weeks, with an additional fast track option

Ready in

3D printed medical grade nylon

Material

100% Australian-made by a reputable Melbourne based laboratory

Manufactured

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Step Five

Review Appointment

Your progress is monitored throughout the first 12 months with structured follow-up reviews - all included as part of your treatment. We adjust the appliance as needed, confirm it is working effectively and keep your GP, dentist or medical specialist informed at each key stage.

Annual reviews are highly recommended to keep your treatment on track - assessing your fit, monitoring jaw health and optimising your results over time. A fee applies for these appointments, separate from your first-year inclusions.


Reviews

First 12 months


Included
Yes - no extra cost

Warranty

3 year laboratory warranty


How It Works -
Before Your First Appointment

Ready to take the first step?

“It gives me immense satisfaction to see how our work can improve the quality of lives for those with sleep apnoea.”

— Dr Edmund Kwong

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