A Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) or Splint (MAS) is a mouthguard dental appliance that gently moves your jaw forward while you sleep. Doing this creates more space at the back of your throat, preventing obstructions that cause Apnoea events and snoring. MADs are proven to work and make treating your condition whilst at home or travelling simple.
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Mandibular Advancement Devices are ideal for milder cases of Sleep Apnoea if you prefer not to use a CPAP machine. Also known as MADs, they are mouthguards designed to mould to your mouth for a custom fit. Once in place, they pull your jaw forward to prevent soft tissue airway obstructions comfortably. Not only do they help prevent Apnoea events (breathing pauses), but they treat snoring, too! The simple, non-invasive mouthguards improve breathing and ensure proper jaw alignment.
Our devices are proven to work, lightweight and easy to set up. If you travel away from home, a Mandibular Advancement dental guard is ideal as it requires no power source and can compactly fit into your bag. Please be aware that this treatment option should only be used if advised by your healthcare provider or stated on your sleep test results by one of our clinicians. For more severe cases of Sleep Apnoea, oral appliances are typically not recommended.
To begin with, you may find using a Mandibular Advancement Device uncomfortable, but they should not be painful. As with most Sleep Apnoea or snoring devices, they can take time to adjust to. After a few weeks, you should start to become more comfortable with your treatment and adapt to how it feels.
A mouthguard typically lasts three to six years, depending on how often it is used and how well it is taken care of. If you find that it no longer fits correctly and doesn’t provide any benefits, it may need readjusting/ remoulding or replacing.
