i had a CPAP for years, now I've had a (custom-made, prescription) mouthguard for years. For me, the mouthguard is about as effective as CPAP but much, much more convenient.
Without treatment, I have severe Sleep Apnea and awaken 30 times per hour during sleep. Using a snore-detecting app while sleeping with the mouthguard, I can see that I snore very little with it and I feel rested and ready after 8 hours.
It works by locking into your teeth and very slightly advancing your lower jaw, thereby opening up your airway. After a couple nights adjustment, I hardly notice it.
Note that I had this prescribed by a sleep doctor, fitted by a specialist using a high-tech imaging device, made to fit my teeth, etc. The cost was in the range of $3000 and insurance covered it.
I see people saying the ordered something off amazon and that is definitely a different thing, not a "Mandibular Advancement Device" as these clever, utterly simple devices are called.
Without treatment, I have severe Sleep Apnea and awaken 30 times per hour during sleep. Using a snore-detecting app while sleeping with the mouthguard, I can see that I snore very little with it and I feel rested and ready after 8 hours.
It works by locking into your teeth and very slightly advancing your lower jaw, thereby opening up your airway. After a couple nights adjustment, I hardly notice it.
Note that I had this prescribed by a sleep doctor, fitted by a specialist using a high-tech imaging device, made to fit my teeth, etc. The cost was in the range of $3000 and insurance covered it.
I see people saying the ordered something off amazon and that is definitely a different thing, not a "Mandibular Advancement Device" as these clever, utterly simple devices are called.