SomnoMed UK

22/04/2024

The stages of sleep

People spend about a third of their lives sleeping, yet many know little about it. With the rise of sleep tracking apps, there's a growing interest in the 'stages' of sleep and the impact they have on our wellbeing the next day.

It is important to note that it's normal to have two or three periods of wakefulness during the night.

Non-REM sleep has three stages:
-Stage 1 is the initial phase when the person falls asleep and is still easy to wake up.
-Stage 2 is characterized by light sleep, during which your heart rate and breathing are regulated and your body temperature drops.
-Stage 3 is the deepest sleep period. During this stage, there is physical recovery, release of growth hormones, and strengthening of the immune and cardiovascular systems.

REM sleep is not considered a restorative stage of sleep, as it is associated with dreaming. However, your brain becomes more active by helping you to form memories and you get mental recovery.

We have more deep sleep at the beginning of the night and more REM sleep at the end of the night. This is why it is important to treat sleep disorders throughout the whole night.

References:
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21/12/2023

Wake up… 2024 is around the corner!

As the year comes to an end, we would like to thank you for trust in SomnoMed for the treatment of your sleep apnoea.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

13/12/2023

WAKE UP to the warning call of OSA

An estimated 900 million people suffer globally from the effects of sleep apnoea. 511 million mild OSA patients globally. 425 million moderate and severe OSA patients globally¹.

¹Benjafieldet al: Estimation of the global prevalence and burden of obstructive sleep apnea: a literature-based analysis. Lancet Respirated Med2019.

25/10/2023

⏰ Time change: Summertime comes to an end

Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday 29th October, and clocks are set back an hour. We will get an extra hour of sleep, but this change might make us feel fatigued and stressed.

5 Tips to help us adapt!

17/03/2023

World Sleep Day 2023 is today, March 17th and this year's slogan is 'Sleep is Essential for Health'.

We all know that eating well and exercising is foundational to our physical, mental, and social well-being, but we should not underestimate the importance of SLEEP too.

17/03/2023

SomnoMed supports WORLD SLEEP DAY. This year, the emphasis is on the fact that 'Sleep is Essential for Health'.

The importance of sleep should be up there with health eating and exercising as one of the foundations of physical, mental and social well-being.

10/01/2023

The standard for comfort and effectiveness.

Since commencing manufacture of oral appliances in 2004, SomnoMed® has continuously improved the SomnoDent® range, focusing on enhancing comfort and improving the treatment of sleep apnoea.

The improved comfort of the SomnoDent® appliances comes from the proprietary b-flex comfort liner. The b-flex comfort liner cradles and supports each tooth, reducing pressure on the teeth that can cause discomfort and move teeth.

Our latest innovations are incorporated into the SomnoDent® Avant™, a device that encourages your patient to breathe through the nose instead of the mouth for a more comfortable night’s sleep.

To see how it works, view our animation below and feel free to contact us for details of the SomnoDent® Avant™.

The b-flex Comfort Liner is a breakthrough in material engineering that redefines comfort, retention and first-time fit in oral appliance therapy. Watch this...

23/12/2022

01/09/2022

"We know that there are a lot of people out there suffering from sleep apnoea, and it can have such a profound impact on their lives....... it is reassuring to know that SomnoMed are still working hard in the UK to improve this."

Ann John, General Manager at J.J. Thompson orthodontic laboratory talks about working with SomnoMed UK. You can read the full interview via the link below.

"We know that there are a lot of people out there suffering from sleep apnoea, and it can have such a profound impact on their lives .... it is reassuring to know that SomnoMed are still working hard in the UK to improve this." We chatted with the General Manager of our partner orthodontic laborator...

24/08/2022

Do you suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnoea?
Have you decided that CPAP is not for you?

If you have been diagnosed with mild or moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnoea(OSA), SomnoDent® therapy may be just as effective as CPAP.

Let’s face facts. CPAP is a very effective treatment for OSA – but only if it is used all night. Read more on our website (link below)

https://somnomed.com/uk/patients/effective-cpap-alternative/