5 days into having a mandibular advancement device (MAD)
I have moderate sleep apnea. Gave CPAP a try and it was an absolute failure. Figured there had to be another solution and landed on MAD after finding a great dentist who took my insurance.
Went in for my first appointment, doctor did the molds/x rays and went in about a month later to get my custom fit MAD.
It’s been about 5 days and I’ve been waking up every morning like……. I’m awake? I don’t want to kill someone? The sound of my alarm clock isn’t making my blood boil? I didn’t wake up 3 minutes ago and immediately start yawning and go back to sleep? I feel……. Normal?
I go back in another month to make some potential adjustments to my device based on how its been fitting/feeling. We will probably move it up a few notches to make it even MORE effective.
I think this is going to change my life. Just want to give some hope to anyone who was not successful on CPAP that there is another option. I know I haven’t been on it long but I am truly feeling a difference.