The best travel companion you’ll ever carry!
There is a specific kind of anxiety known only to sleep apnoea sufferers when they head to the airport. It starts with the packing, the bulky grey bag that takes up half your carry-on allowance, the tangled hose, the mask, and the inevitable hunt for distilled water the moment you touch down in a foreign city. For years, I accepted this as the price of a good night’s sleep. I felt tethered to a machine that, while effective, felt like an anchor dragging behind me on every holiday and business trip.
That all changed when Dr Asif Chatoo introduced me to the Somnowell oral sleep appliance.
Now, when I travel, my sleep kit doesn’t have its own luggage tag. It doesn’t require a power outlet, and it certainly doesn’t require an explanation at airport security. It is, quite simply, the ultimate travel companion.
The first thing you notice is the sheer convenience. The Somnowell is a masterclass in discreet dental design. It’s a medical-grade device that fits into a retainer case. I can slip it into my pocket or my carry-on and board a plane knowing that my treatment is always within arm’s reach.
Speaking of boarding, the flying experience has been completely redefined. We’ve all been there: wanting to catch a few hours of sleep on a long-haul flight but dreading the embarrassing snoring that might wake those around you, or worse, trying to set up a CPAP machine in the confines of the cabin. With the Somnowell, I can manage my sleep apnoea discreetly on the plane. Because it’s custom-fitted to my mouth, I can easily speak to the flight attendant or take a sip of water without removing it. There is no humming motor, no mask, and no searching for a power socket around the seat. It is invisible, silent, and incredibly effective.
But perhaps the greatest luxury is the discretion it offers once you arrive. Staying in a boutique hotel or sharing a room shouldn’t feel like a medical event. The Somnowell is elegant and unobtrusive. It’s made from a sophisticated chrome cobalt alloy that is remarkably thin, making it far more comfortable than other oral sleep appliances or mouthguards you might have seen elsewhere. It feels like a premium lifestyle choice rather than essential medical equipment.
The real magic, however, happens the next morning. Travel is exhausting enough without the added weight of sleep apnoea. Since I’ve started using the Somnowell, I wake up in new time zones feeling refreshed. I’m ready for the meeting or sightseeing the moment my feet hit the floor. If you have concerns about the quality of your sleep, or have already been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea and want to explore an oral sleep appliance (also known as a mandibular advancement device), I can highly recommend a visit to Dr Asif Chatoo at the London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic.
Thank you to our patient who sent this review of their experience using their Somnowell oral sleep appliance when travelling.
At the Clinic, we see so many patients who have become frustrated with travelling because of their sleep apnoea. If you want to learn more about oral sleep appliances, get in touch with us and together, let’s see if a custom-fitted Somnowell is the right fit for your lifestyle.
