What is a dental appliance for snoring?
Also known as, a custom made mandibular advancement device, they are worn at night, similar to a sports mouthguard or orthodontic retainer. They work by gently repositioning your lower jaw or holding your tongue forward to keep your airway open during sleep. This prevents the soft tissues at the back of your throat from vibrating or collapsing, the primary cause of snoring and sleep apnoea episodes.
Unlike one-size-fits-all store-bought gadgets, our devices are precision-fitted for comfort, effectiveness, and safety.
Assessment and suitability
Because snoring isn’t just an annoyance, it can signal sleep apnoea, a serious condition linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, and daytime fatigue. An untreated sleeping disorder affects your health, mood, and relationships. Your sleep partner loses rest, too. We help by first guiding you through home-based sleep diagnostics tools to identify potential issues. If a clinical diagnosis is required, we signpost you to a reputable sleep clinic.
Our dental devices offer an NHS-recommended alternative to CPAP machines, reducing snoring by over 80% in most patients.
Your appliance fitting and review
We start with a consultation, discussing your symptoms and sleep partner’s observations. You’ll then use a simple at-home sleep tool to gather data on your breathing and oxygen levels. If results suggest sleep apnoea, we will refer you to a trusted sleep clinic for formal diagnosis. Once cleared, we take digital impressions of your teeth and create your custom dental device.
After a short fitting appointment, you’ll wear the device nightly. We follow up to ensure comfort and effectiveness, so you can do it for you and your sleep partner.
FAQs
Are you accepting new private patients at The Abbey by Duthie Dental in Childwall, Liverpool?
Yes, we are currently welcoming new private patients from Liverpool and further afield, including Wirral, Cheshire, Lancashire and North Wales.
What should I expect during my first appointment at The Abbey by Duthie Dental?
Your first appointment includes a full dental examination, oral cancer screening, gum health assessment, and discussion of your goals. We will provide a personalised treatment plan with transparent costs. Families are welcome in our calm, accessible practice.
What dental services do you offer at The Abbey by Duthie Dental in Childwall, Liverpool?
From routine check-ups and hygiene appointments to fillings, root canals, crowns, bridges, and veneers—we offer gentle, high-quality care. Thinking about a brighter smile? We also provide teeth whitening, Invisalign, and dental implants. Our specialist-led team supports you with orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and calming extras like IV sedation, dental hypnosis, and sleep medicine.
Is there free parking and disabled access at our Liverpool practice?
Absolutely. We offer free on-site parking and full disabled access at 1 Childwall Park Avenue, L16 0JE. The venue is easy to reach by car, just a short drive from the end of the M62, and is also well-served by local bus routes, connecting you directly from Childwall, Wavertree, Broadgreen, Allerton, and across Liverpool.
Do you accept new private patients, and what payment plans are available?
Yes, we welcome new private patients of all ages. We offer Denplan as our monthly payment plan, helping you budget for your family's routine dental care. Our address is 1 Childwall Park Avenue, Liverpool, L16 0JE.
How do I register as a new patient, and what are your opening hours?
You can register online or call us. Our opening hours are Monday to Thursday 8am–6pm and Friday 8am–5pm. We are a private family-friendly practice with free on-site parking and full disabled access.
I have a dental emergency, can you help?
Yes, we offer on-the-day emergency appointments subject to availability for both new and existing patients. Please call us as early as possible if you are in pain or have suffered dental trauma.
How do you manage anxious patients?
At The Abbey by Duthie Dental, we gently care for anxious patients by calming the whole experience, not just the treatment. From the moment you arrive, you'll step into a truly tranquil environment—calm, peaceful, and softly lit, where clinical tension fades away. Our caring team listens, notices your worries, and never rushes you. We explain every step beforehand, so you always feel in control. And if you need extra support alongside your treatment, we offer gentle sedation or hypnosis as additional options to help you relax completely. We see all of you, not just your smile—so you'll always feel safe, respected, and truly at ease.
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