Why do we snore? Do I have OSA?	Type of Treaments Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS)

What is the Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS)

Mandibular Advancement Splint is an oral appliance, which fits over the upper and lower teeth, much like a sports mouthguard. Unlike a sports mouthguard, however, it is a precision-made, clinically-tested medical device, which is highly effective (in most cases) in preventing snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.

Eash steps to MAS

When you are confident that you have OSA, then you are ready to have MAS with only 3 easy steps.

1. Consulting with a dentist
2. Having mouth impression and delivering to LAB
3. Receiving your custom-made devices

The whole process will take around 2 weeks. After that, you can tell your sleep partner to enjoy a silent night and you will wake up with freshness that you have missed for a long time.

How does it work?

MAS positions your lower jaw slightly forward of its natural position, which has the effect of tightening the soft flesh (or ‘tissue’) at the back of your throat, which prevents it from collapsing. When the airway narrows or partially collapses snoring results, which is the sound of tissues vibrating. Where there is complete collapse, you have an incidence of sleep apnea, which is when breathing stops altogether.

MAS's interesting facts

Successfully treats snoring and 80% of mild to moderate OSA patients and increase up to 96% when using SomnoMed^TM*
Successfully treats snoring and 61% of severe OSA patients.
Covert compliance monitoring shows that Klearway? is worn on average 6.8 hours per night.

*ref: http://www.21stcenturydental.com/smith/sleepapena_tapappliance.htm