Only a specially trained dentist can properly select and fit thr type of appliance that is needed. In fact, TMJ appliances can often be adapted to work for sleep apnea. Appliances are light and easy to wear. In only a few weeks, most patients are comfortable. The biggest hurdle for using this method is compliance.
Many patients feel claustraphobic with it and others find wearing a mask to be offensive.
The strap of the mask worn around the head may even cause headaches. This is the most invasive method of treatment and is performed only in cases of severe obstructive sleep apnea when excessive tissue reduces airway space. These defects are helped and corrected by surgery procedures. With so many advances in the dental field, dentists are able to conservatively and successfully treat those suffering with snoring and sleep apnea. He or she will determine what course of treatment is best for you.