Mandibular Advancement Appliance (MAA)
The Mandibular Advancement Appliance (MAA) is recommended for patients who have mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. It keeps their lower jaws forward to open up their airway during sleep.
Most patients initially think the appliance will be uncomfortable since it is bulkier compared to a thin nightguard. However, after using it, they often report it is not as uncomfortable as they thought, and they definitely feel the difference in their sleep quality since they go into deeper sleep due to better airway patency. This typically reduces or eliminates snoring which is one of the signs of sleep-disordered breathing.
Retainer
The thin retainer type is ideal for beginner users without apparent sleep-disordered breathing yet with signs of clenching or mild grinding.
Silent Nite
The Silent Nite nightguard is designed to reduce snoring by moving the lower jaw forward with elastics. Ideal for snorers with mild wear on their teeth.
Myobrace
Myobrace is designed to open up the airway by putting the tongue forward and aligning the upper and lower jaws.