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We at Lakshmi dental care , Porur provide oral devices that help to improve air flow in individuals who have mild to moderate snoring issues. Mandibular advancement devices Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) are the most common oral appliance for treating OSA. They’re also called mandibular advancement splints, mandibular advancement appliances or mandibular repositioning appliances. MADs work by pulling your lower jaw (mandible) forward. Moving your jaw forward also pulls your tongue forward, creating more space for airflow in the back of your throat. MADs fit over your teeth. Most come in two parts, one for your top teeth and one for your bottom. Screws, hinges and adapted rubber bands connect the top and bottom, allowing you to pull the lower part of the device that controls your jaw forward. Others have independent interchangeable arches. At Lakshmi dental care , Porur we predominantly use mandibular advancement devices . How does oral appliance therapy work to treat obstructive sleep apnea? Oral appliances pull the base of your tongue forward, creating more space in the back of your throat. Some types latch onto your tongue and pull it forward. Most pull your lower jaw forward while your tongue remains in place. You put the device in before you go to sleep and wear it throughout the night. You remove it in the morning when you wake up. Who are oral appliances for OSA best for? Oral appliances work best for people with mild to moderate OSA who can’t use a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine. A CPAP is a machine that attaches to your airway through a tube and mask you wear at night that sends pressurized air through your airways, keeping them open. While CPAP is the best treatment for improving airflow for people with sleep apnea, many find it challenging to use night after night. Over time, they stop. Oral appliance therapy isn’t as effective as CPAP, but it does improve symptoms in some people. Other people use oral appliances and CPAP together. For example, you may use a CPAP machine at home but an oral appliance when traveling. You may use an oral appliance with a CPAP machine to decrease the amount of pressurized air you’re getting from the CPap. How much time does it take to adjust ? It takes about two to four weeks to adjust. It may feel odd at first to have a mouthpiece when you sleep. Try wearing it for only a few hours at first and gradually extending how long you have it in. For most people who use them, wearing an oral appliance eventually becomes part of their nighttime routine. Benefits of oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) they an improve symptoms of OSA, including daytime sleepiness and concentration issues. .Many experience deeper sleep with fewer disruptions. . They may reduce or eliminate snoring. Offers another option for people who can’t use a CPAP. Difference between online available device vs the one we fabricate : The most effective oral appliances are custom-made to fit your mouth. You can buy oral appliances online which are not customized to your teeth or jaw. These types may provide some benefits, but research shows that custom-made by a dentist offer better results. also these devices made by us or any dental practice is more durable than the ready made universal fit types that are available online .