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Welcome To The Melbourne Dental Sleep Clinic

 

We’re a Melbourne Dental sleep disorder clinic with a focus on snoring, sleep apnoea, teeth grinding and TMJ disorders. Our main aim is to help you to take back control of your sleeping habits and live a better, healthier life.

Under the control of Dr Damian Teo – an experienced sleep and TMJ dentist – we use the latest oral appliance therapy –custom-made right here, in Australia- to ensure that patients and their partners get the restful night’s sleep that they both deserve.

With our state-of-the-art suites located in Footscray, Niddrie, and Armadale, we’re conveniently positioned to help the people of Melbourne and surrounding suburbs.

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Melbourne Sleep Disorder Clinic Dr Teo

Dr Damian Teo

Sleep & TMJ Dentist in Melbourne

Bachelor of Health Science (Dentistry) – Latrobe University
Masters of Dentistry – Latrobe University
Post Graduate Diploma Dental Sleep Medicine – University of Western Australia

Dr Damian Teo is a holistic dentist who has focused his practice to TMD, Bruxism and Dental Sleep Medicine. Since graduating from dentistry at Latrobe University in 2012, Damian dived straight into a TMD and Dental Sleep Medicine clinic in Melbourne.

Damian is passionate about looking “beyond the mouth” and treating the body as a whole. He believes dentists play an important role in being able to recognise airway/breathing issues, sleeping problems, and craniofacial pain (such as headaches, neck pain, and TMD). Damian first gained deeper knowledge and understanding of TMD, craniofacial pain, sleep medicine, and airways by completing the TMD & Sleep mini residency program by Dr. Steven Olmos in 2013.

This led to Damian working in Darwin’s first official TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre in 2014, where he then restricted his practice to treating patients for snoring, sleep apnea, bruxism and TMD. He pursued further education in the field of sleep medicine and achieved his Post Graduate Diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine with the University of Western Australia in 2016.

Over the years, Damian completed various mini-residency programs covering TMD, craniofacial pain, sleep medicine, orofacial myology and orthodontics with Dr Derek Mahony, Dr Jeffrey Okeson, Dr Tony Ancell, Dr Jamison Spencer, and Dr Steve Gallela.

Knowing the value in multidisciplinary treatment, Damian has also completed courses in biochemistry, nutrition, exercise biomechanics, neuro kinetic therapy, Buteyko breathing, mental health and well-being. He also works closely with many different health practitioners ranging from physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, acupuncturists, speech pathologists, sleep respiratory physicians, ENTs, oral surgeons and even personal trainers.

Damian’s passion for TMD and Sleep medicine led to the founding of his own specialised TMD and Sleep clinics: Melbourne Dental Sleep Clinic, consulting with TMJ physiotherapists in the Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre and Sleep Respiratory Physicians in Lung and Sleep Victoria.

Melbourne Sleep Disorder Clinic Dr Teo

Dr Damian Teo

Sleep & TMJ Dentist in Melbourne

Bachelor of Health Science (Dentistry) – Latrobe University
Masters of Dentistry – Latrobe University
Post Graduate Diploma Dental Sleep Medicine – University of Western Australia

Damian is a holistic dentist with a focused interest in snoring, sleep disorders, teeth grinding, TMJ disorders and airway focused orthodontics. In his dentistry, Damian is passionate about looking “beyond the mouth” and treating the body as a whole. He believes dentists play an important role in being able to recognise airway/breathing issues, sleeping problems, and craniofacial pain (such as headaches, neck pain, and TMJ disorders). This led him to undergo extensive postgraduate training with world renowned specialists in the field of sleep medicine and TMJ disorders.

Damian is a member of the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA), and has a Post Graduate Diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine with the University of Western Australia. Damian also consults out of the Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre, and previously worked in Darwin’s first official TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre, where he exclusively treated patients for snoring, sleep apnoea, teeth grinding and TMD. Damian understands the value in working with skilled allied health practitioners outside of dentistry. He has presented talks and held seminars to medical and dental professionals to spread the knowledge that dentists can help one’s health and quality of life “beyond the mouth.”

Dr-Harrison-Fu

Dr Harrison Fu

Sleep & TMJ Dentist in Melbourne

Bachelor Oral Health- Latrobe University
Bachelor of Health Science (Dentistry) – Latrobe University
Masters of Dentistry – Latrobe University

Graduating with a Masters in Dentistry, Dr Fu has been working in sleep apnea and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) dental clinics during his whole dental career. He is passionate about helping people’s headaches, jaw and facial pain, and getting them a good night sleep.

Dr Fu has completed numerous Craniofacial pain clinical residencies including Advanced Dental & TMD residency from The Pankey Institute in America, Dr Steven Olmos’ TMD & Sleep Residency and the Dental Sleep Institute’s Dental Sleep Medicine Residency. Dr Fu continues to pursue further training and update his knowledge in sleep medicine and TMD to provide the most effective treatment. He is also a member for Australian Dental Association (ADA) and Australian Sleep Association (ASA).

Dr Fu strongly believes in the importance of working in close collaboration with Sleep Physicians, ENTs and physiotherapists to provide the most effective management of sleep disordered breathing, TMD, bruxism and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr Fu is also proficient in Chinese (Mandarin) and Burmese.

Melbourne Sleep Disorder Clinic Dr Teo

Dr Harrison Fu

Bachelor Oral Health- Latrobe University
Bachelor of Health Science (Dentistry) – Latrobe University
Masters of Dentistry – Latrobe University

Sleep & TMJ Dentist in Melbourne

Graduating with a Masters in Dentistry, Dr Fu has been working in sleep apnea and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) dental clinics during his whole dental career. He is passionate about helping people’s headaches, jaw and facial pain, and getting them a good night sleep. Dr Fu has completed numerous Craniofacial pain clinical residencies including Advanced Dental & TMD residency from The Pankey Institute in America, Dr Steven Olmos’ TMD & Sleep Residency and the Dental Sleep Institute’s Dental Sleep Medicine Residency. Dr Fu continues to pursue further training and update his knowledge in sleep medicine and TMD to provide the most effective treatment. He is also a member for Australian Dental Association (ADA) and Australian Sleep Association (ASA). Dr Fu strongly believes in the importance of working in close collaboration with Sleep Physicians, ENTs and physiotherapists to provide the most effective management of sleep disordered breathing, TMD, bruxism and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr Fu is also proficient in Chinese (Mandarin) and Burmese.

Why Choose Us?

Dental Focus

As a fully qualified sleep disorder dentist, Dr Damian Teo takes a different approach to that of a specialist sleep doctor. As such, he treats conditions in a refreshingly innovative way – with great results!

Extensive Training

Dr Teo has been working exclusively with TMJ and sleep disorder patients for the past 7 years and is well-versed in all aspects of breathing issues, sleeping problems, and craniofacial pain.

Convenient Locations

With 3 great locations and ample free parking either on site or nearby, we’re well-positioned to serve the residents of many of the suburbs surrounding Melbourne.

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas does your Melbourne Dental sleep disorder clinic serve?
Our Melbourne Dental sleep disorder clinic serves people from local areas including Footscray, Essendon, Maidstone, Yarraville, Niddrie, Sunshine, Tottenham, and Keilor. However, we are more than happy to see people from other areas too.
Why should I come to your Melbourne Dental sleep clinic over other practices?
Dr Teo, our sleep dentist in Melbourne, works closely with a team of other healthcare practitioners including doctors, specialists, physiotherapists and nutritionists. As such, he takes a holistic view to sleep-related disorders – rather than solely from a dental health perspective. For the patient, it means that rather than treating just the symptoms of snoring, sleep apnoea, and TMJ disorders, he –along with his colleagues- are able to tackle the root cause or source. Ultimately, Melbourne patients are better equipped to take back full control of their sleeping patterns and get their lives back on track.
What experience do you have?
Dr Teo has a Post Graduate Diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine from the University of Western Australia and worked in Darwin’s first official TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre. There he exclusively treated patients with snoring, teeth grinding, sleep apnoea, and TMJ problems. Dr Teo also consults in the Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre in Armadale, a specialised TMJ clinic. Dr Teo has also worked and trained with world-renowned specialists in the field of sleep medicine and TMJ disorders. Dr Teo is also a valued member of the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) and has been exclusively treating patients with sleeping problems and craniofacial pain for the past 7 years.
How do you treat sleep disorder problems?
As a Melbourne TMJ and sleep dentist, our preferred method of treatment utilises a technique known as oral appliance therapy. Using fully-customised mandibular advanced dental splints, we are able to help people to open up their airway and gain back control of their sleep. This technique can treat a wide variety of problems including chronic snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea, TMJ disorders, and bruxism (teeth grinding)
Why do you choose that method over CPAP therapy?
CPAP machines are among the most commonly used treatments for sleep apnoea. However, they can be uncomfortable, inconvenient, noisy, and cumbersome. For this reason, many people struggle to get used to them. CPAP also cannot help those with TMJ pain or teeth grinding issues. With oral appliances such as mouth splints however, Melbourne patients can do away with the fuss as they simply pop the splint into the mouth before sleep. It’s quick, easy and above all, it’s hassle-free!
How can I pay?
We offer a number of ways to pay including cash, EFTPOS and various flexible payment plans. We also accept all insurances and DVA vouchers.
What brands are you associated with?
We work with Australian lab, Airway Centric Orthotics- which services over 50 sleep and TMJ centres across the world. We also work with Somnomed – one of the world leaders in continuous open-air therapy treatment and products for obstructive sleep apnoea.
What is the difference between your oral appliances and many others?
At our Melbourne dental sleep disorder clinic, our state-of-the-art oral appliances are 3D printed using nylon. Therefore, appliances are stronger, less bulky and longer lasting than similar acrylic varieties, so Melbourne patients get used to wearing them quicker for a better overall experience.
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