Keeping yourself or your partner awake with snoring that won’t quit? Mends Street Dental offers custom snoring treatment from our long-established practice at 27 Mends Street, South Perth just across the Swan River from the Perth CBD using custom-fitted anti-snoring devices designed to support a better night’s sleep. For many patients across South Perth and Kensington, a well-fitted device can be a straightforward, non-invasive way to help reduce snoring, without a CPAP mask or machine. It’s often a simpler first step than people realise though, as below, snoring that comes with pauses in breathing needs proper medical assessment too.

 

What is snoring and why it matters

Snoring happens when air can’t flow freely through the nose and throat during sleep, causing the soft tissues to vibrate. The result is disruptive sound that can affect both your rest and your partner’s. Chronic snoring may also point to underlying issues such as obstructive sleep apnoea, which is why persistent, loud snoring is worth having properly assessed rather than dismissed as a minor annoyance. Addressing snoring may help improve sleep quality, reduce dry mouth, ease daytime fatigue, and support your wider wellbeing.

It’s worth noting that not all snoring is the same. Occasional, mild snoring is common and often manageable with simple measures, while snoring accompanied by pauses in breathing, gasping, or excessive daytime sleepiness may point to sleep apnoea which typically needs broader medical assessment by a sleep physician alongside any dental treatment.

 

Benefits of snoring mouthguards

Helps keep airways open — a custom-fitted device gently adjusts the lower jaw position to help keep the airway open and reduce snoring

Supports better sleep — by reducing snoring, it aims to improve rest and ease daytime fatigue

Comfortable and discreet — a custom-fitted appliance is a more comfortable, discreet option than a mask or machine for many people

Can help flag wider issues — taking snoring seriously can prompt assessment for related conditions such as sleep apnoea, supporting your overall health

Because the device is made specifically for your mouth, it tends to be easier to wear consistently which matters, since a device left in a drawer can’t help your sleep. That said, results vary from person to person depending on the underlying cause, and a dental appliance is one part of a wider picture rather than a guaranteed fix.

 

Why choose Mends Street Dental for your snoring mouthguard in South Perth

Mends Street Dental is a long-established South Perth practice with an experienced, multidisciplinary team and a reputation built largely on patient referrals and long-term relationships. We combine modern dental technology and materials with a gentle, patient-centred approach, using custom-fitted oral appliances to help manage snoring (and, where relevant, teeth grinding). Where snoring may involve sleep apnoea, we work alongside or refer to sleep specialists so it’s properly assessed rather than treated in isolation; the specialist referrals pathway is a core part of how we approach this. Throughout, we maintain high sterilisation and infection control standards.

We also know that addressing something like snoring can slip down the priority list. Our later appointments on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (until 6pm) and Saturday morning availability (8am–1pm) make it easier to fit a consultation and fitting around your week. We’re open Monday to Saturday and closed Sundays.

Our snoring mouthguard process

Step One

Your dentist discusses your symptoms, health history and sleep patterns to help identify the likely causes of your snoring.

Step Two

We coordinate with or refer to sleep specialists where needed, and create a personalised plan, which may include a custom fitted mandibular advancement device.

Step Three

Using precise measurements, we make your device for a comfortable fit, then provide follow-up check-ups and adjustments to help keep it working for you over time.

Because everyone’s airway and jaw structure differs, getting the fit right often takes some fine-tuning. We build follow up appointments into the process so adjustments can be made as you settle into wearing the device.

Is snoring treatment right for you?

You may want to book if you have

Persistent snoring affecting your sleep or your partner’s rest

Morning headaches or daytime fatigue

Difficulty staying asleep or frequent waking

How it helps

Aims to help keep the airway open and reduce snoring

Supports better sleep quality and daytime alertness

Offers a non-invasive, custom-tailored approach without a mask or machine

Particularly suited to

People seeking a comfortable, non-invasive way to help reduce snoring

Those exploring anti-snoring devices such as snoring mouthguards

Anyone wanting quieter, more restful nights with sleep apnoea appropriately assessed where relevant

Helping you improve your sleep

Our team provides care built around your individual needs, discussed with you in full during your consultation, including whether further sleep assessment may be appropriate. If your partner has noticed specific patterns to your snoring, sharing this can help guide the conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my snoring is something more serious, like sleep apnoea?

Signs such as pauses in breathing, gasping during sleep, or ongoing daytime tiredness may point to sleep apnoea rather than simple snoring. It’s worth mentioning these at your consultation so we can discuss whether further medical assessment is appropriate. A dental device is one part of managing snoring; sleep apnoea usually needs assessment by a sleep physician, often involving a sleep study.

How long does it take to get used to wearing a snoring mouthguard?

Most patients need a short adjustment period, and your dentist will check in on comfort and effectiveness at your follow-up, making any adjustments needed at that stage.

Will an anti-snoring device work for everyone?

Effectiveness varies from person to person, depending on the underlying cause of the snoring. Your dentist can discuss what’s realistic for your situation and whether a dental device is likely to be suitable for you.

Will my private health extras cover a snoring mouthguard?

Many patients use private health extras cover towards a custom oral appliance, though the amount depends on your level of cover. Our team can help you understand what your fund may cover before you go ahead.

Do you offer Saturday appointments, and where are you?

Yes, we offer Saturday morning appointments (8am–1pm) and later visits until 6pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. You’ll find us at 27 Mends Street, South Perth WA 6151, near Kensington; call (08) 9474 5164 to book or ask about parking near the practice.