Your care is led by expert dentist Dr Nirmalan Patkunan, known as Dr Niz, who has a focused clinical interest in sleep apnoea and airway health, and treats this as a core part of his work.
Patients travel across Croydon, South London and Essex to see him for clear, personalised treatment using custom-made dental devices.
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a condition where breathing repeatedly pauses during sleep, usually because the airway becomes partially or fully blocked. As the muscles in your throat relax, the tongue and surrounding soft tissues move backwards, narrowing the space and limiting airflow. It sits within a wider group of sleep-related breathing conditions that affect how air moves through your airway overnight.
Key facts:
• Around 1 in 4 adults snore
• Many moderate to severe cases remain undiagnosed
• Untreated sleep apnoea is linked to increased health risks over time
Many people searching for sleep apnoea in Croydon are dealing with restless nights, loud snoring or waking feeling short of breath. These are common signs, and it’s not unusual for people to live with them for years without a clear diagnosis.
At Feel Good Dental, we provide calm, clear support for patients across Central Croydon, East Croydon, West Croydon, Thornton Heath, Norbury, Mitcham and Tooting, as well as those travelling from Essex for expert-led care with Dr Niz.
You might feel exhausted even after a full night’s sleep, struggling to focus at work or keep up with family life. For many people, it is a partner who first notices the snoring or pauses in breathing, often long before a diagnosis is made. In many cases, a partner or family member is the first to notice breathing interruptions or snoring. Symptoms can look slightly different for everyone, but often include:
• Loud or ongoing snoring
• Pauses or interruptions in breathing during sleep
• Broken or restless sleep
• Waking up feeling tired or unrefreshed
• Morning headaches
• Difficulty concentrating
• Low energy or changes in mood
If left unmanaged, sleep apnoea can have a wider negative impact on your health and daily life, and is often associated with:
• Ongoing fatigue and reduced sleep quality
• Difficulty with focus, memory and concentration
• Mood changes or irritability
• Reduced immune function
• Hormonal imbalance
• Higher risk of high blood pressure, heart conditions and stroke
Dr Nirmalan Patkunan, known as Dr Niz, has a dedicated focus on sleep apnoea care. He treats patients experiencing snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea using mandibular advancement devices, also known as MAD devices, with treatment tailored to your individual symptoms and needs.
Alongside his work at Feel Good Dental in Croydon, Dr Niz also leads niz.dental where he manages more complex cases and works alongside wider medical teams.
This means your care is shaped by:
✓ Experience in sleep apnoea dentistry across Croydon and South London
✓ Patients travelling from areas including Essex
✓ A clear understanding of when dental treatment is appropriate
✓ A personalised, patient-first approach
From your first consultation through to fitting and follow-up appointments, you’ll be fully supported throughout. Supporting patients with sleep apnoea is a key part of Dr Niz’s work, so you’re in experienced, reassuring hands from the start, and you can meet the full dental team who will support you here.
At Feel Good Dental, we offer Aerox oral sleep devices. This is a straightforward, non-invasive treatment designed to support your breathing while you sleep.
These custom-made devices are used in dental sleep medicine and are suitable for many patients looking for an alternative to CPAP.
The device used for sleep apnoea treatment is called a mandibular advancement device, often referred to as a MAD device. It works by gently positioning your lower jaw slightly forward during sleep, helping to keep your airway open.
Many patients notice improvements in sleep quality, reduced snoring and better daytime energy once treatment begins.
Because your device is made to fit your teeth precisely, it is designed to feel secure, discreet and easy to wear overnight. There are no wires, masks or machines involved. With the right care, devices typically last several years, and we’ll guide you on how to maintain it.
Patients often find the device:
✓Comfortable and lightweight
✓Custom-fitted for accuracy and stability
✓Simple to wear as part of a nightly routine
✓Easy to travel with
✓Effective for reducing snoring
✓Suitable for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnoea
Many people don’t realise dental treatment is an option for sleep apnoea. Many patients come to us after trying CPAP and finding it difficult to tolerate. A mandibular advancement device offers a simpler, more comfortable alternative, without masks or machines.
At Feel Good Dental, we treat the airway from inside the mouth using a custom device that supports jaw position during sleep. This helps reduce airway obstruction and improve breathing, and for many patients, this approach feels more manageable than CPAP.
Dental sleep apnoea treatment is often suitable for:
• Snoring
• Mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnoea
• Patients who struggle with CPAP
If your symptoms suggest a more complex condition, we will guide you clearly and refer you to the most appropriate care.
Sleep apnoea treatment is tailored to your needs, so costs vary depending on your assessment and device. You will receive a clear, personalised quote during your consultation. You can also view our dental fees and payment options here.
Your treatment typically includes:
• Consultation and assessment
• Custom impressions or scans
• Bespoke sleep apnoea device
• Fitting and adjustments
• Follow-up appointments
Timeline:
• Device ready within a few weeks
• Adjustments made gradually
• Improvements often noticed within the first few weeks
Treatment may be suitable if you:
✓Snore regularly
✓Have been diagnosed with mild to moderate sleep apnoea
✓Prefer an alternative to CPAP
✓Wake feeling tired or unrefreshed
✓Experience daytime fatigue
If you’re based in Croydon, South London or travelling from Essex, we can help you explore your options.
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At Feel Good Dental, your care is led by our expert dentist Dr Niz, who has a clear focus on sleep apnoea, so you feel confident you are in the right place.
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Sleep apnoea treatment in Croydon varies depending on your needs and the type of device used, and you will receive a clear personalised quote during your consultation at our dental practice. Your treatment typically includes your initial assessment, custom impressions or scans, your bespoke sleep apnoea mouth guard in Croydon, fitting and follow-up appointments, all designed to support your dental health and long-term oral health. We will explain costs clearly before you begin, and you can discuss payment options to help spread the cost if needed.
Sleep apnoea treatment in Croydon usually takes a few weeks from your first consultation to receiving your custom device, and many patients notice improvements in sleep and energy within the first few weeks. Your mandibular advancement device in Croydon is carefully made and adjusted to ensure comfort and effectiveness, with follow-up appointments to support long-term results and help manage ongoing sleep disorders.
Sleep apnoea treatment through a dentist is usually not available on the NHS, as NHS care typically focuses on CPAP therapy for more severe sleep disorders. Many patients choose private sleep apnoea treatment in Croydon for quicker access, a more comfortable alternative and personalised care that supports both oral health and overall wellbeing.
You do not always need to wear a CPAP mask, as sleep apnoea treatment in Croydon often includes alternatives such as custom dental appliances. CPAP is typically used for more severe cases, while a mandibular advancement device in Croydon, often provided by a MAD device dentist in Croydon, is suitable for snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnoea and is a simpler, more comfortable option for many patients.
A sleep apnoea specialist in Croydon can assess your symptoms and provide a custom oral device to support your breathing during sleep. At Feel Good Dental, your care is led by Dr Niz, a sleep apnoea specialist Croydon patients trust, who uses tailored dental appliances to help improve sleep, protect oral health and support your overall dental health.
A mandibular advancement device for sleep apnoea is a custom-made mouth guard worn at night that gently holds your lower jaw forward to keep your airway open. This type of dental appliance supports more consistent breathing during sleep and is widely used for snoring treatment in Croydon and mild to moderate sleep disorders.
A sleep apnoea device typically lasts several years when properly cared for and maintained as part of your oral health routine. The exact lifespan depends on factors such as use, cleaning and natural wear over time, and we will check your device during follow-up appointments to ensure it continues to support your breathing effectively.
You do not always need a sleep study before sleep apnoea treatment in Croydon, as we begin with a detailed consultation at our dental practice. In some cases, we may recommend further assessment to better understand your condition and ensure the most appropriate treatment for your needs.
You may have sleep apnoea rather than simple snoring if your symptoms include fatigue, poor sleep quality or pauses in breathing, and treatment can often help reduce or stop snoring, so if you are searching for ‘anti-snoring treatment Croydon’, ‘snoring treatment South London’ or ‘snoring dentist Croydon’, at Feel Good Dental, we offer dental appliances can improve airflow and support more consistent breathing, leading to better sleep for both you and your partner.
Sleep apnoea treatment in Croydon is suitable for patients who snore, have mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnoea or prefer an alternative to CPAP, and some private health insurance policies may contribute towards the cost. During your consultation, we will assess your suitability alongside your wider oral health, including factors such as gum disease, and discuss how treatment may sit alongside other care such as cosmetic dentistry, dental implants or, in some cases, myofunctional therapy.
