An oral appliance fits over your teeth like an orthodontic retainer while you sleep and supports your jaw in a forward position to keep your airway open.
Indicated for Primary Snoring, UARS, mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Secondary treatment for severe OSA and intolerant and/or noncompliant to the first line of treatment of CPAP therapy.
Pro
- Improved sleep quality
- Lower risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Reduction in daytime sleepiness.
- Comfortable
- Non-Claustrophobic
- Sleep Position Doesn’t Affect Your Therapy
- Portability
- Easy to care
- Less expensive
- 70-90% compliance
- Does Not Irritate Facial Skin or Facial Hair
- Aesthetics
CONS
- Custom made
- (Rare) TMJ problems
- (Rare) Bite changes