"Inspire" CPAP replacement device

[ratski]

Like most here, I also snore - which comes with some degree of sleep apnea.
My doctor sent me through a sleep study to justify prescribing a CPAB.
Like RickN, I did not want a CPAB for multiple reasons.

I eventually got a SomnoMed snore-guard mouthpiece.
https://somnomed.com/en/patients/products/somnodent/somnodent-classic/
I'm dead-serious, it changed my life.
Since the day I started Sore-guard - any snoring is very minimal - if any at all. It only takes about 3 days to get used to it. It's adjustable for more-less airway - for when the body changes. It's lasted me for 5 years so far, and no issues.
Before the snore-guard, I never dreamed - or very rarely dreamed. After snore-guard - I dream every night.

So for you snoring guys about there that hate/won't use a CPAB - try a Snore-guard!!!!
I still talk to everybody about it, even after 5 years of usage!!!! It's amazing!!!
When I go on trips, all I have to do is bring a mouthpiece. No machine, no tubes, no mask. A mouthpiece only.

If you're interested in a snore guard - talk to your dentist.
(Yes, your dentist. As odd as it sounds.)

Well, I'm glad someone brought up the Oral Appliances.

I didn't want to be the first, but...
I've been doing these for about 10 years with great success.

These are NOT covered by dental insurance
But ARE covered by medical insurance and Medicare.

Dave
https://www.stopsnoringlawton.com/oral-appliance-therapy.html

 

[Jason Freeland]

Well, I'm glad someone brought up the Oral Appliances.

I didn't want to be the first, but...
I've been doing these for about 10 years with great success.

These are NOT covered by dental insurance
But ARE covered by medical insurance and Medicare.

Dave

Did that at first (oral appliance), but ended up needing CPAP. Have an Airsense 10, same as was previously mentioned by someone else.

 

[Mr.Glock]

They tried to put me on a CPAP but I have to much trouble sleeping with even my O2 hose. I would never sleep with a CPAP on.

You best sleep in a recliner. Sleep Apnea will kill you.

 

[ratski]

Did that at first (oral appliance), but ended up needing CPAP. Have an Airsense 10, same as was previously mentioned by someone else.

One thing that I tell all of my patients is that the Oral Appliance doesn't work for everyone, but neither does the CPAP.

Plus, the technology is changing everyday.

There are a HUGE number of appliances out there, one of the tricks is knowing which one to use.

More importantly is knowing HOW and WHEN to use them.

Since I've been doing Oral Appliance Therapy, the landscape has changed so much.

A dentist has to be trained in this therapy and he has to maintain his training and education to deliver effective treatment.

Not every general dentist is qualified to provide this stuff and not every general dentist is trained in it.

Dave