Wellington’s Specialised Dental Sleep Clinic
The first clinic in New Zealand solely dedicated to treating snoring and sleep apnoea with Oral Appliance Therapy (mandibular advancement splints).
Welcome to the Sleep Matters clinic! Conveniently located near the top of the Wellington Cable Car - our dental sleep expert (Dr Jess) is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art Oral Appliance Therapy (Mandibular Advancement Devices) for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnoea.
At Sleep Matters, we understand the significant impact that a lack of sleep can have on your well-being, and are committed to helping you (and your bed partner!) get the good night’s sleep that you deserve. We believe in a professional and personalised approach to care, focusing on both effectiveness as well as comfort, and are passionate about improving the quality of life of the people we treat. We are proud to offer a compassionate and supportive environment for those seeking an effective and proven treatment for their snoring and sleep apnoea.
If you are ready to take your next step towards better sleep and better health, contact us today to arrange a free appointment (in-person or virtual) to discuss how we can best help you.
Meet Dr Jessica Harris
As the founder and lead clinician of Sleep Matters, I am honoured to be able to share my passion for improving people’s lives through Oral Appliance Therapy.
I am one of only two dentists in New Zealand to have completed the Mastery Programme in Dental Sleep Medicine through the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and to hold International Certificant status with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. This designation represents one of the highest levels of training and clinical standards in Dental Sleep Medicine, ensuring the patients we treat at the Sleep Matters Clinic receive evidence-based, specialist-level care.
Dental Sleep Medicine is an area of dentistry that focuses on the use of Oral Appliance Therapy (Mandibular Advancement Devices) to treat sleep disordered breathing (such as snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea).
I have always been deeply committed to helping others, and the Sleep Matters Clinic is a result of that commitment. By providing custom made, fully adjustable Oral Appliances, as well as ongoing guidance and support from a qualified health professional, we are able to offer our patients a non-invasive, comfortable and effective solution to a very common sleep problem.
There is something very special about seeing the transformation in the people we treat - from sleep deprived, sleeping in a different room to their partner because of snoring, and struggling with sleep related health problems - to well rested, back in the same bed after many years, and an improvement in their over-all health and wellbeing.
I am excited to bring this service to Wellington and the surrounding regions, and am confident that the Sleep Matters Clinic will make a significant difference in the lives of many.
I look forward to helping you on your journey towards better sleep and better health.
Our mission at Sleep Matters is to help people breathe well, sleep well and live well.
We achieve this by providing trusted, evidence-based treatment with specialist expertise and genuine care. We take the time to listen, guide and support each patient, working closely with sleep physicians and other health professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Our focus is simple: to provide a comfortable, effective solution that restores healthy sleep, strengthens relationships and improves long-term wellbeing.