mandibular advancement device (MAD) Sleep Apnea

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Anyone had one?
How much?
How effective?
How long did it last?

I'm due to be fitted one next week. I have mild sleep apnea thanks

I dont but I'm maybe going to get diagnosed after sleep study in Dec. Did you get it fitted? How is it?

I use one. Cost me about £350. 3 years ago. I need to replace it and think it will be more like £550 now unfortunately. I was told after a sleep study that I don't have sleep apnoea, but I am a heavy snorer and used to wake feeling exhausted and unrefreshed. That doesn't happen with the MAD, and I really notice the different if I fall asleep without it.

I don't think it completely stops me snoring but it does make it a lot better.

I'm booked in next week £310 😢😢

It only lasted 3 years???

The dentist said if you grate yourself teeth (which I do) they need replacing quicker 😟

Sorry I noticed on the first post I was supposed to have it last month. They wanted the money up front so I had to rearrange.

It's partly almost chewing through part of it and partly manky plaque etc build up which seems to happen even though I clean and disinfect it every day

Oh no I'm worried now. Can hardly even afford a check up never mind any extras.

I paid £600 for mine but haven't used it yet as it looks so uncomfortable! I normally use a CPAP device.

I had to pay for mine as I needed it quickly but if you aren't in a hurry the Sleep Clinic should be able to refer you to an NHS dental hospital to have it made.

I booked in for it next week. They have taken the casts already (??) I can't have a CPAP as I'm just under the threshold.

Dh had one. It worked well for him for quite a few years until his sleep apnea got worse. Now he has cpap.

Slightly. The bottom tray keeps falling out.

I've been told to not alter the settings yet. I have to use a screwdriver to move my jaw further out.

Oh god. I didn't think about it getting worse.

The hook thing keeps conning unhooked too.

Coming*

This is it.

@2Late £600? It's shocking how the can charge what they want. Mine was £325.

Hi. The bottom retainer falls out a lot. The top one has cut my gum. I've had it in 2 weeks now. Only now can I start to adjust the device with the screwdriver. I'm still making the gasping sounds.

Also the hook comes undone. I'm not due back at the dentist until feb but ideally I'd like to speak to someone. I think I'll need a couple of months to get used to it.

Yep gasping sounds. I have an app.

Sorry couldn't be bothered to change my username.

Hi. This device is still not helping. I fall asleep 2/3 times during the day. I'm sooo tired. Had enough.