We can provide the devices that are necessary to treat sleep apnoea.
Dental appliances, are intended to treat
apnoea by keeping the airway open in one of three ways:
- by pushing the lower jaw forward (a
mandibular advancement device or MAD),
-
by preventing the tongue from falling back over the
airway (a tongue-retaining device),
- by combining both mechanisms.
Oral appliances are
typically more effective for people with mild sleep apnoea and for non-obese people but can, for
some, be effective for moderate and severe sleep apnoea. The most common type of oral
appliance, a MAD is often adjustable so that the dentist can move the jaw further or reduce the
advancement as necessary. The goal is to find the most comfortable and effective position for
the patient.
If you wish to pursue this therapy, ask your
doctor or your dentist.
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