A mandibular advancement device (MAD) helps treat obstructive sleep apnea, which is a type of sleep disorder. It helps prevent snoring as well. In obstructive sleep apnea, the tongue and soft palate may relax and push onto the airway, obstructing the breath. This makes one get up in the middle of the sleep gasping for air. The mandibular advancement device moves the tongue and lower jaw forward, clearing this airway obstruction.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Snoring while sleeping is usually associated with sleep apnea syndrome. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which pauses occur in breathing during sleep.
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