A mandibular advancement device (MAD) is a custom-fitted oral appliance you wear while you sleep. It is one of the most common answers to the question, "What works best to stop snoring?" It also plays an important role in treating sleep apnea.
How a Mandibular Advancement Device Works
A MAD gently moves your lower jaw forward while you sleep. This slight shift helps keep the airway open so you can breathe freely.
The device is small and custom-designed to fit comfortably over your teeth. For some patients, it works best as an alternative to a CPAP machine; for others, it works well in combination with the CPAP for extra protection.
What Makes Hall Dental Group's Approach Different
At Hall Dental Group, Dr. Jackson Hall uses 3D digital imaging to evaluate the size and shape of your airway before fitting your device. This step helps ensure the appliance fits and works properly.
Dr. Hall also pairs the MAD with Solea laser therapy in many cases. The laser tightens tissue in the soft palate to reduce vibrations that cause snoring, while the device keeps your airway open. Together, these two treatments address the problem from different angles.
If you are not sure whether a MAD is right for you, Dr. Hall can evaluate your case and work with sleep physicians or arrange a home sleep test. Call us at (931) 528-7977 to learn more about sleep apnea treatment in Cookeville, TN.