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A member asked:
Can custom oral appliances help with sleep apnea?
9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes: It is considered an alternative to a CPAP machine and some patients to seem to feel that it helps. It is a costly endeavor to obtain a mouth piece.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes: Yes but usually only if the sleep apnea is mild or moderate.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Yes: According to 2006 american academy of sleep medicine practice parameters, oral appliances are indicated for use in patients with mild or moderate obstructive sleep apnea who prefer them over CPAP and should be completed by a dentist with advanced training in sleep medicine.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes: The appliances are most effective for patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. Seeing a dentist with significant experience and education in delivering these appliances can help the patient decide which appliance to use and improve the success rate.
Answered 3/21/2015
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Been suffering severe sleep apnea diagnosed at 17 but much longer than this.feel deprivation and BAD effects daily.HATE CPAP. can oral device help me?
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