... that is working? You agree? Don't fix what isn't broken. CPAP is the gold standard for treatment of sleep apnea. Gramps and I both had custom MADs made by a sleep dentist. Neither of us could tolerate that junk in the mouth. I am mild, and he thinks I may be a possible candidate. "may" and ...

MADs can work well for mild OSA, but with TMJ it’s a gamble. I tried one a while back—helped a bit, but my jaw was pissed off the whole time. Definitely talk to someone who actually knows both sleep and jaw stuff (not just ...

... Are you surprised that someone would want to know for what purpose you intend to use a product before making recommendations? I'm not a fan of MADs. Gramps and I each have custom-made MADs. We couldn't tolerate them, not even for short naps on the sofa. You might want to give an OTC model a ...

... sure if this would prevent me from being able to use such a device? Up to your dentist. Normally they defer to sleep dentists who specialize in MADs. Certainly complicates things. Also another thing to note, I have quite a small throat (it takes me longer than most to eat). Would a small throat/airway ...

... pressures run 10.0 min to 11.5 95% level. Also, foam cervical collars don't bring the level of discomfort, and oral and jaw health issues that MADs do. Collar example: https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Cervical-Adjustable-Support-Sleeping/dp/B093BBNRCX/ref=sr_1_7

... for sleep apnea treatment. Do they have long term side effects? Jaw problems, teeth problems, gum problems. Gramps and I each have custom-made MADs. I could tell you our experiences, but you want to know what your experience will be, not the experience of others.

... MAD from a dentist - probably $1200 - $2000 depending on where you are located. Some health insurance policies help. The effectiveness of MADs for an individual is not predictable. You may spend the money and find out it's not effective for you. Or the side effects might be intolerable. ...

... appliance remains comfortable and effective for you." Oh, I guess someone doesn't need to make a yacht payment... Doctors will often recommend MADs for patients with mild-moderate OSA even though PAP is the gold standard. Why do they make this recommendation? There is ample literature to suggest ...

... MAD from a dentist - probably $1200 - $2000 depending on where you are located. Some health insurance policies help. The effectiveness of MADs for an individual is not predictable. You may spend the money and find out it's not effective for you. Or the side effects might be intolerable. ...

There are cheap over the counter MADs available, at least in the USA, but I don’t know how effective or comfortable they are. There are some here too, and lots that are semi-custom boil-and-bite type deals, but I unfortunately have super ...

Interestingly in the USA when dentists do MADs, they bill health insurance policies, NOT dental insurance. The guy who fitted me for a MAD is both a Dentist AND a medical doctor! When I had my consultation he was able to see if taking my tonsils ...

tmj MADs don't always cause it, sometimes even help it, but it is still a significant risk for some. At least some of the ads from some of the dentists are now being up-front about possible side-effects: https://www.modernamericandentistry.com/faq/are-complications-wearing-mandibular-advancement-device/14997

... eligible screening questionnaires (BQ and STOP-BANG) were evaluated by two studies each and found inconsistent results. Treatment with PAP and MADs improve intermediate outcomes—PAP effectively reduces AHI to normal or near-normal levels reduces BP; MADs also reduce AHI and BP, although the ...

"The American Thoracic Society explain that MADs are useful for improving symptoms but not for completely controlling sleep apnea."--Mandibular advancement device: What to know / Medically reviewed by Raj Dasgupta, MD — By Steph Coelho on July ...

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Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:53 am

Hey, just me.

Your signature closing, but it is not just you. Gramps and I both had expensive MADs custom-made. They weren't effective, and they are much harder to tolerate as compared to CPAP. (Our AHIs are much higher than the OPs.)