Search found 643 matches: mandibular advancement

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by Janknitz
Fri Aug 22, 2025 5:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Feeling discouraged: Doctor called my APAP a failure after two nights based on a physical observation.
Replies: 10
Views: 3703

Re: Feeling discouraged: Doctor called my APAP a failure after two nights based on a physical observation.

... good night in reality. Some people really do benefit more from surgical mandibular advancement, but at least a decent trial on CPAP should be done first--it's non-invasive, low ...
by otterley
Fri Aug 08, 2025 5:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Still struggling with cpap ASV
Replies: 19
Views: 5018

Re: Still struggling with cpap ASV

... respiratory events and micro-arousals. Suggest management with CPAP or mandibular advancement device. Avoid evening alcohol and muscle relaxants. Maintain healthy body weight.
by zonker
Mon May 19, 2025 10:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone using MAD device and CPAP ?
Replies: 3
Views: 19880

Re: Anyone using MAD device and CPAP ?

... https://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t185259/Mandibular-Device.html https://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t115352/Tremendous-success-with-MAD-device-no-longer-need-CPAP.html https://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t188578/Mandibular-advancement-device-amp-data.html https://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t103306/Question-for-those-using-a-Mandibular-Advancement-Device.html ...
by sleepingbetter0209
Mon May 19, 2025 8:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone using MAD device and CPAP ?
Replies: 3
Views: 19880

Anyone using MAD device and CPAP ?

... opt for MAD device in certain instances. I have heard though that MAD (Mandibular advancement device ) does not reduce apnea events as well as CPAP; therefore it is recommended ...
by mcrick
Thu May 15, 2025 9:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Recent switch to BiPAP -- need help w/ flow rate abnormalities and settings
Replies: 3
Views: 54452

Recent switch to BiPAP -- need help w/ flow rate abnormalities and settings

... correction and turbinate reduction. P30i large mask + mouth-taping + mandibular advancement device (MAD) is my usual nightly toolkit. Machine: ResMed AirCurve 11 VAuto since ...
by ChicagoGranny
Sun Feb 16, 2025 3:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Long time struggling user looking for guidance and advice
Replies: 5
Views: 13480

Re: Long time struggling user looking for guidance and advice

... one of the best machines. Can you advise on the pros/cons of giving the mandibular advancement device a go vs CPAP? You are too early in the process of optimizing your CPAP therapy ...
by sleepyboyblue
Sun Feb 16, 2025 10:18 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Long time struggling user looking for guidance and advice
Replies: 5
Views: 13480

Long time struggling user looking for guidance and advice

... to treat my sleep apnea on the NHS. I was however referred for a custom Mandibular Advancement Device which I have now received. However, I have read some stories of scary side ...
by charleslong1211
Thu Nov 14, 2024 12:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Custom Oral Appliance..Do I need a new one?
Replies: 1
Views: 3106

Custom Oral Appliance..Do I need a new one?

If I got a custom oral appliance (mandibular advancement device) for sleep apnea 6 years ago and haven't been using it at really. If I want to start ...
by Unkikonki
Thu Oct 10, 2024 6:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: HELP: Sudden drastic worsening of Sleep Apnea - Can't sleep at all, CPAP completely useless
Replies: 7
Views: 131830

HELP: Sudden drastic worsening of Sleep Apnea - Can't sleep at all, CPAP completely useless

... now. Things I've tried so far without success: - Sleeping upright - Mandibular advancement device + ASV - Steroid Nasal Spray - Ibuprofen
by ChicagoGranny
Sat Sep 14, 2024 12:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Seeking Oral Appliance Recommendations
Replies: 6
Views: 5256

Re: Seeking Oral Appliance Recommendations

... whether mfr/brand makes a difference. Assuming you are talking about a mandibular advancement device (MAD), most dentists carry only one brand.
by PJP71
Sun Sep 08, 2024 12:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Can't fall asleep, should I adjust pressures, etc.?
Replies: 2
Views: 1980

Can't fall asleep, should I adjust pressures, etc.?

... gets some advice and/or suggestions before I give up and try a custom Mandibular advancement device. I was diagnosed with OSA and given a prescription of 6-14cm using a Resmed ...
by KittyBunts
Tue Sep 03, 2024 7:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cervical collar works to keep jaw shut, but....
Replies: 11
Views: 8624

Re: Cervical collar works to keep jaw shut, but....

... of devices that keep the tongue forward? Perhaps a tongue retaining or mandibular advancement device? I joined the board today to post because I'm having the exact same problem, ...
by Janknitz
Mon Sep 02, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cervical collar works to keep jaw shut, but....
Replies: 11
Views: 8624

Re: Cervical collar works to keep jaw shut, but....

... of devices that keep the tongue forward? Perhaps a tongue retaining or mandibular advancement device? That's a question you might want to ask your dentist, but one other "low ...
by mcs2015
Mon Sep 02, 2024 12:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cervical collar works to keep jaw shut, but....
Replies: 11
Views: 8624

Re: Cervical collar works to keep jaw shut, but....

... of devices that keep the tongue forward? Perhaps a tongue retaining or mandibular advancement device?
by SleepySleeper
Thu Jul 25, 2024 9:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Mandibular advancement device & data
Replies: 5
Views: 23347

Re: Mandibular advancement device & data

Thanks! Yes, doc gave a boil and bite de-advance device. And mentioned about 10k times that I need to wear it every morning - even if I didn't use MAD for the whole night. BTW, my device is this one https://somnomed.com/en/patients/products/somnodent/herbst-advance-elite/ Not sure if it's any better...