Yes! In short, prescription, custom-made mandibular advancement devices are an effective first-line option for anti-social but otherwise benign snoring and mild perhaps moderate sleep apnoea. They’re also a second-line option for severe sleep apnoea when PAP therapy is refused or not complied with. Hope this helps!
Would it work for a tongue obstructing the airway? I have already a cpap machine but it's hell and the anatomy seems complex... Looking for something immediate cause lack of sleep can drive crazy
Hi there. Thanks for commenting. Combination therapy, where both PAP and a Mandibular Advancement Device are used can be very effective. The idea is to at least partially open the airway “mechanically” with the MAD and this in turn reduces the PAP pressure required. If you want to explore this option speak to your sleep unit. They have access to your medical history and can guide you best. Also bear in mind the indications and contra-indications for oral appliance therapy. If an MAD is considered by your sleep doctor a realistic idea then be guided by the sleep-trained dentist over appliance choice. Just make sure they know their stuff. BTW, I cover this in my recent eBook (Killer in your bedroom) available on Amazon Kindle. Good luck with it. It’s a journey. Cheers Adrian
Thanks for commenting. Curious as to why you mention dry mouth? All oral appliances take time to get used to. Some people find they have excess saliva. Others find they do have, as you say, a dry mouth. These initial symptoms usually pass as you become accustomed to wearing the appliance. It is not unique to the NOA.
Informative! Are these one of the more effective treatment options?
Yes! In short, prescription, custom-made mandibular advancement devices are an effective first-line option for anti-social but otherwise benign snoring and mild perhaps moderate sleep apnoea. They’re also a second-line option for severe sleep apnoea when PAP therapy is refused or not complied with. Hope this helps!
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Would it work for a tongue obstructing the airway? I have already a cpap machine but it's hell and the anatomy seems complex... Looking for something immediate cause lack of sleep can drive crazy
Hi there. Thanks for commenting. Combination therapy, where both PAP and a Mandibular Advancement Device are used can be very effective. The idea is to at least partially open the airway “mechanically” with the MAD and this in turn reduces the PAP pressure required.
If you want to explore this option speak to your sleep unit. They have access to your medical history and can guide you best.
Also bear in mind the indications and contra-indications for oral appliance therapy. If an MAD is considered by your sleep doctor a realistic idea then be guided by the sleep-trained dentist over appliance choice. Just make sure they know their stuff.
BTW, I cover this in my recent eBook (Killer in your bedroom) available on Amazon Kindle.
Good luck with it. It’s a journey.
Cheers
Adrian
I’m getting one of these made. Thanks
Great! I imagine by now you have it or very soon. Hope it’s going well. Talk with your dentist.
@@Snorer I used it for the first time last night. Great product
Great stuff
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Dry mouth means it encourages mouth breathing. Useless.
Thanks for commenting. Curious as to why you mention dry mouth? All oral appliances take time to get used to. Some people find they have excess saliva. Others find they do have, as you say, a dry mouth. These initial symptoms usually pass as you become accustomed to wearing the appliance. It is not unique to the NOA.