Sleep apnea is a common and potentially life-threatening sleeping disorder that happens when your regular breathing is interrupted during sleep. Snoring is common among patients with sleep apnea but not all snorers have sleep apnea.
What should I do to get treatment for my Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
What should I do to get treatment for my Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
To effectively address your obstructive sleep apnea issue, you may need to undergo either a Level 1 PSG study with an ENT specialist or a Level 3 Sleep Study using a home monitoring device to determine the specific condition and manage it accordingly.
Only after a proper diagnosis is obtained can the dentist help you choose the most effective device in preventing your tongue from blocking the air passage. These dental devices are easy to wear and are gentle, and are a good alternative to patients who want to avoid surgery.
Prolonged sleep apnea without seeking treatment could lead to a number of health problems including high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, irregular heartbeat and heart attack, diabetes, depression and more.
What oral devices are available for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?
Here are some common oral appliances used in dental sleep medicine:
1. Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs): These devices reposition the lower jaw forward to help prevent airway obstruction during sleep.
2. Tongue Retaining Devices (TRDs): These devices hold the tongue in a forward position to keep the airway open and prevent snoring or sleep apnea.
3. Hybrid Oral Appliances: These devices combine features of both MADs and TRDs to provide a customized solution for individual patients based on their specific needs. It’s important to consult with a dentist or sleep specialist to determine the most suitable device for your condition.
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At Cluny Court Family Dental, we predominantly utilise the Somnodent Fusion Flex and Avant devices for our patients as they are some one of most comfortable and easiest devices to calibrate.
Why Choose Cluny Court Family Dental?
We are compassionate and committed to providing care through listening to you and working together with our patients.
Our dentists are experts in gentle, conservative and effective dental treatments. They apply extensive experience in creating a positive dental experience for patients.
Friendly Dental Team
You can expect to feel welcome from the moment you step foot into our clinic. Our helpful staff are definitely able to guide you every step of the way!
State Of The Art Technology
Our clinic makes use of the latest technology such as 3D digital imaging and CAD/CAM technology to deliver the highest quality of dental care.
Dr Loke Weiqiang graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Dentistry in 2006 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery along with numerous academic awards (Dean's List, Best Clinical Student, Distinction in Prosthodontics, Distinction in Clinical Dentistry, University Medal, Loh Fun Chee Gold Medal, F.A.C. Oehler’s Gold Medal, Hashim Yaacob Research Award). In 2009, he was awarded the NUS Overseas Graduate Scholarship, where he pursued his advanced specialty training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in Periodontics and Prosthodontics, as part of his 5-year dual-speciality Master of Science residency program.
After completing his US Board Certifications in Prosthodontics and Periodontics in 2014, Dr Loke returned to his alma mater as an Assistant Professor at NUS. During his tenure, he received multiple educator and research awards (SEAADE-DENTSPLY Asia Research Award in Dental Education and Teaching Innovation, Exxon Mobil-NUS Research Fellowship Award). He was also a co-investigator in 2 National Medical Research Council (NMRC) research grants in Cardiosleep Medicine and the NUS BIGHEART grant. One of his research publications, entitled "Wirelessly operated bioelectronic sutures for the monitoring of deep surgical wounds”, was featured in NATURE Biomedical Engineering- a top-tier journal in Biomedicine.
Dr Loke is a dual-trained Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics, with a keen interest in Oral Implantology and Dental Sleep Medicine. A passionate and firm believer of education at heart after spending more than 11 years as a full-time academic at NUS, he continues to teach part-time at NUS and at study clubs locally and overseas. Dr Loke is currently in full-time private practice, and remains as a Visiting Consultant at the National University Center for Oral Health, Singapore (NUCOHS). Outside of clinical practice, he serves as President of Prosthodontics Society Singapore, is a board member of Asian Board of Prosthodontics (Asian Academy of Prosthodontics) and a member of the NUS Medicine International Council. Apart from devoting his passion and time in caring for his patients, he enjoys travelling and exploring new cultures with his family (wife and 2 boys).
Education
Bachelor of Dental Surgery, National University of Singapore
Master of Science, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Certificate in Prosthodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Certificate in Periodontology and Oral Implantology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics
Professional Activities
• American Board of Prosthodontics, Diplomate
• American Board of Periodontics, Diplomate
• American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, Member
• Prosthodontic Society Singapore, President
• Singapore Sleep Society, Member
Dr. Inna is an American-trained dentist. Her philosophy to dental care is about building relationships with her patients. She likes to spend time with patients explaining dental treatment options, and ensures that her patients are comfortable during their visit.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Washington, USA
Doctorate of Dental Surgery, University of Washington, USA
2-Year comprehensive Residency Program, San Antonio, Texas, USA
Professional Activities
Dr Inna is experienced in advanced dental treatments such as – dental rehabilitations, implants, bone augmentations, sinus lifts, CAD/CAM technology and sedation dentistry.
Dr. Serena combines her love of working with children with her expertise in paediatric dentistry. She believes in prevention of oral diseases through educating parents on oral hygiene and diet, and through establishing good daily dental routines for kids. Her goal for every child is to make their visit fun and relaxed. She feels most fulfilled when her patients have healthy, cavity free teeth, as she believes this will provide them a strong springboard to continue to care for their oral health into adulthood and old age. After all, eating is one of the greatest pleasures in life!
She takes a holistic approach to dental care, as she appreciates the nuances in treatment options depending on a child’s overall health, development, behaviour, and social factors.
In her free time, she loves to read, explore different cultures and cuisines, and to be out in nature – scuba diving, hiking, and exploring the world.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology (Magna cum laude), Brown University, USA
Doctorate Degree in Dental Medicine, Tufts University, USA
Postdoctoral Specialty training in Paediatric Dentistry, NYU Langone Dental Medicine, USA
Professional Activities
Dr. Serena has received extensive training in paediatric sedation, behaviour management, general anaesthesia, paediatric medicine, and interceptive orthodontics. Dr. Serena also enjoyed working at the San Ysidro Health Centre in San Diego, where she focused on treating children with special needs.
Dr. Serena is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Paediatric Dentistry. She is also a member of the American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and the Singapore Society for Paediatric Dentistry.
Our goal is to provide comprehensive care through a holistic approach. We believe that dental treatment also involves treating the whole being. We are compassionate and committed to providing care through listening to our patients and working together to ensure you are healthy and that you Love Your Smile.
