SleepWise Clinic’s Sleep Better Hub
Good sleep touches everything - your energy, your mood, your relationships, your long-term health.
The Sleep Better Hub is SleepWise Clinic’s free online resource centre, designed to keep you informed, curious and connected to the wider world of sleep health. Whether you are researching snoring or sleep apnoea, exploring CPAP alternatives, or simply looking for practice ways to sleep better - you will find clear, evidence-based answers here. written in plain language and updated regularly.
Why a Blocked Nose Makes CPAP So Hard, And Why a Dental Splint May Be the Answer
CPAP therapy depends on one thing above almost all others: the ability to breathe through your nose. So what happens when your nose is blocked? For millions of Australians dealing with winter colds, sinus issues, or allergies, nasal congestion turns CPAP from a manageable nightly routine into an exhausting battle — and for many, it becomes the breaking point that leads to abandoning treatment altogether. Here's why a mandibular advancement splint could be the answer.
How Do Oral Appliances Work for Snoring & Sleep Apnoea?
Snoring keeping you — or your partner — awake at night? An oral appliance could be the solution you've been looking for. Also known as a mandibular advancement splint, sleep mouthguard, or anti-snoring device, these small custom-fitted devices work by gently repositioning your jaw to open the airway while you sleep. Proven to be 95% effective for snoring and over 92% effective for sleep apnoea, they offer a comfortable, convenient alternative to CPAP — and could protect your long-term health in the process.