OSA & the SomnoDent MAS Oral Appliance

What causes OSA?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a breathing disorder, which occurs during sleep, due to the narrowing or total closure of the airway.  

OSA
is when the airway becomes completely blocked and breathing stops. The brain then detects the lack of oxygen and prompts a momentary arousal to draw breath. Although OSA sufferers may experience hundreds of apnea episodes per night, they are unlikely to remember any of them. In fact, if the sufferer lives alone or sleeps separately they may not be aware of their condition, even after many years. 

Snoring can be a symptom of OSA
and is a noise created by the partial blocking of the airway. When you fall asleep your muscles relax, including those that control the tongue and throat. The soft tissue at the back of your throat can sag, narrowing the airway. Incoming air then makes the tissue at the rear roof of the mouth (the soft palate), the flap of skin hanging from the palate (uvula) and the throat vibrate – a sound we know as snoring.  

Snoring is often no greater problem than the noise itself. However, loud snoring may be a sign of a more serious problem – OSA.

What is the SomnoDent® MAS
The SomnoDent® MAS is an oral device, which fits over the upper and lower teeth, much like a sports mouthguard. However unlike a sports mouthguard it is a discreet, precision-made and clinically-tested medical device that is recognized for its clinical standards. Backed by over 7 Years of clinical research it is no wonder that the SomnoDent® MAS is known as the MAS GOLD STANDARD among Dental Sleep Professionals across the world.

In the vast majority of cases the SomnoDent® MAS is a highly effective treatment method for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) with patients often having higher compliance rates than CPAP.

Three Good Reasons to Choose the SomnoDent® MAS
COMFORT: It is the most comfortable and discreet mandibular advancement splint available. The SomnoDent® MAS is a custom made device that allows for full range of mouth opening and closing. Its streamlined design also allows the patient to achieve full lip seal to prevent irritation from dry mouth.
QUALITY AND PEACE OF MIND: Its effectiveness to treat mild to moderate OSA and snoring has been clinically validated. (Note: success in all cases cannot be guaranteed.)
VALUE: It’s good value. Given the quality, comfort, likelihood of success, manufacturer’s warranty and long life of the appliance, it provides true value for money.

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