Dr John Eloff has had a successful orthodontic practice in Wynberg since 1980 and has decided to limit his practice to the treatment of snoring and invisible braces. Dr Eloffs’ interest in the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea was stimulated by Dr Ricky Raine in 1994. Dr Raine is an ENT specialist and pulmologist who at that time ran the sleep laboratory at Groot Schuur.
Dr John Eloff presented a paper at the Durban Sleep Conference on his appliance and the treatment of snoring. He is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (www.aadsm.org), South African Society of Sleep Medicine and a member of the South African Society of Orthodontists (www.saso.co.za). Dr Eloff keeps abreast of the latest developments in the treatment of snoring in order to give his patients the most up to date dental treatment for snoring. He has 18 years experience in this field and have decided to focus in future on dental sleep medicine.
Facts about Snoring
Snoring is caused by vibrating tissues within the airways of the nose and throat. The vibrations that cause snoring...
Facts about Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by a reduction or pause of breathing (airflow) during sleep. It is common...
What causes Snoring?
While we are breathing, air flows in and out in a steady stream from our nose or mouth to...
Why is Snoring a problem?
Snoring sometimes can be the only sign of a more serious problem. People who snore should be evaluated to...
Types of Sleep Apnea?
Central sleep apnea (CSA) occurs when the brain does not send the signal to breathe to the muscles of...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
First, it is necessary to describe a “normal breath.” A normal breath of air passes through the nasal passages,...
Snoring Causes & Risks
Snoring is very common. It is estimated that approximately 60% of men and 40% of women between the ages of...
