The American Academy of Sleep Medicine believes these devices are just as effective as CPAP and can be used as a first-line treatment for mild to moderate sleep apnea, and even for patients with severe apnea who are intolerant to CPAP.
The mandibular advancement device MAD is highly effective as it stabilizes the jaw to prevent airway obstruction and eliminates snoring and bruxism, while also reducing the frequency of sleep apneas and the problems associated with them.
- They are comfortable, can fit inside your pocket, allow you to sleep without snoring and, as an added advantage, you don’t have to clean the hoses or go looking for distilled water.
- You can clean your MAD with the same toothbrush and toothpaste you use to brush your teeth.
Patients who use MADs get their social life back, which is greatly affected by snoring, and they and their partners regain the quality of sleep and life they had been deprived of.