New Sleep Apnea Solution?

Cosmetic dentist Dr. Sid Solomon shares an alternative to the common CPAP machine that is prescribed to millions of Americans to treat their sleep apnea. He shares that many people stop wearing their CPAP mask at night just after three weeks of wearing it. Dr. Solomon shares that they now know how your jaw needs to stay open forward to help treat sleep apnea using an elastic mandibular advancement (EMA) device that you can wear at night. Should you give this a try?
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[@Jindsing]

The air pressure of the cpap machine causes anxiety for me.

[@alui0408]

Before sleep apnea, I had high blood pressure. Constantly getting up in the middle of the night to pee. Dry mouth, constant headache and elevated bpm. Throughout the day I’d fall sleep just sitting up right in a chair. I couldn’t focus on simple conversation. I lived miserably. I got a sleep study done. They discovered I stopped breathing every 30 seconds when sleeping. They diagnosed with SEVERE sleep apnea. 2 weeks later I got fitted for my machine and got prescribed the Resmed 11. Been using now for 8 months, change my life. Feel amazing. Blood pressure back to normal, no more headaches, no more urinating in the middle of the night. Sleep has been amazing. Feeling a new man everyday. I won’t ever sleep without mine. Fair warning, it takes time to go get use to it, but once you got it down, it won’t regret it.

[@lock6998]

Congratulations. I know how it is. I too have severe sleep apnea and have been using CPAP for 18 years. I had Philips Respironics machines up to the safety recall. I just got a new Resmed Airsense 10. After using it for the first night, I noticed the next morning that the water in the humidifier tank was full of white fibers. You have to look really close but with a magnifying glass or zooming in with the phone I couldn't believe all the white fibers I was seeing. I've done multiple tests and experiments and am pretty sure it is the fibers from the filters. If you look at the filters up close with a magnifying glass or phone you will see the fibers fraying. Obviously I don't want to breathe in these fibers so I won't use the machine until this is resolved. Just wondering if you have seen this with your machine?

[@Travis_22]

I'm glad it worked out for you 👍 I'm starting the process hopefully in a couple of weeks.

[@--AB--]

I started 2 weeks ago with Resmed 11. What a nightmare. Can't sleep at all, get really bad headache. My lungs hurt really bad and my sternum is painful to the touch, feels like heart is skipping. Dr says to keep trying till I get used to it. I get anxiety just thinking about it. Tried full face, the nose pillows and it's always the same. About to give up.

[@Ryan40272]

Just upgraded to the 11 from the 10. Definitely like the smaller footprint it has, but for some reason I can’t figure out why it lightly still blows are after I take it off. Like it will do it for 20-30mins after the mask is off. My 10 never done that.

[@TheBlindPharmacist]

It is blowing air so that it will remove the moisture from the tubing.​@@Ryan40272

[@alexr2790]

I’m 31yo. I’ve been using my CPAP for 7 years. I’m done with it. It doesn’t cure it. It only slightly improves. I am going to seek treatment one more time with hopes they prescribe surgery. If not, I am going to give up. In the US, we don’t cure illness, we treat illness. Because we are all about money. Not curing people.

[@AmericaFirst1963]

Have you tried the Dental product?? How much do you weight? What is your height? Trying to help you.

[@alexr2790]

@@AmericaFirst1963 Yes. Tried dental product. Didn’t work for me. Not saying it doesn’t work for others but it was a comfort/claustrophobia issue for me. Felt like I was trying to sleep with legos in my mouth. I am 31yo, 260 lbs. and 5’10”. When I started the CPAP treatment I was 220 lbs. Weight gain is partially lifestyle, but lifestyle is also a result of poor sleep which affects my energy levels and appetite. Since writing my last comment, I have since seen my doctor and got new supplies. I am starting to see a difference. Thinking maybe I just needed to replace my mask. It has been a while. But, still not 100%. Doctor recommended MMA surgery if I wanted to be off of CPAP for good but that would require breaking my jaw and a very long and difficult recovery. Not going to pursue this option. I would look into other surgery like UPPP surgery but not MMA.

[@marquitagovan7613]

Have you looked into Inspire it is new

[@glenwoodfore]

Go see an oral/facial specialist or orthodontist who specializes in palate expansion. You likely have sleep apnea because you have no room for your tongue. When you sleep the tongue is forced into the back of your throat instead of on the roof of your palate where it should be. This essentially causes a restriction of your airway and makes you wake up repeatedly. Expanding your palate will help this and may cure it. This can be done with jaw surgery or an expansion device. Best of luck to you.

[@hairrum]

@@marquitagovan7613 where do i find inspire? Can you tell more about what it is?

[@beanman9086]

I wonder how much do those background actors get paid just to nod in agreement.

[@MonPetitPois68]

Yes, me too. There's probably a study behind it but they annoy the heck out of me and put me off. The good thing is, if they run out of work, you can always place them in the back of cars like these little dogs bopping their head.

[@kaddourali8279]

Lovely Video! Forgive me for the intrusion, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you tried - Franaar Magic Dream Formula (should be on google have a look)? It is an awesome exclusive guide for eradicating sleep apnea and snoring without the hard work. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my best friend Jordan after a lifetime of fighting got amazing results with it.

[@rickmorales2113]

About $1,500....

[@bradredford4846]

$100

[@Travis_22]

😂

[@scottishterriersrus]

Been using cpap for three years. Can not sleep without it. Before cpap I would get up four times a night to pee. Now I get up once per night. Your body needs that air.

[@cleanqueen75]

My husband has been wearing a Cpap for about 10 years with no problems. I tried the Cpap mask and I couldn’t tolerate it so I now do the oral appliance. I don’t snore anymore. I sleep well. I do have a little jaw pain though.

[@rosea2350]

Sleep apnea caused my dad to pass away at 49. It’s no joke, put up with the annoyances and wear your CPAP.

[@amylouava5134]

I agree it is not a joke I've been suffering w this since my late 20s and trying to sleep w cpap for 3 years and can't aleep with it because of the air pressure not that it's uncomfortable. But irs causing me fast heart rate high blood pressure in my sleep dizziness chest pain it's ruining my life and has got way worse left untreated and mine is only mild they say. I just had a baby and am praying I be get better to be here e him.. I am now trying my hardest to sleep with cpap and waiting to try to get an oral appliance made. I am so sorry about your father. Yes it is a very serious disease and I also wish the doctors would take it more serious. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rosea2350]

@@amylouava5134I’m sorry for what you’re going through. Some companies and doctors just give out CPAPs and do not help patients figure out how to make it comfortable. I suggest getting some cushions to put on your face mask to make it less annoying. I found them on Amazon. And don’t bother with nasal masks because most people sleep with their mouth open and even if they don’t they eventually will.

[@y2k4ed]

I’ve had sleep apnea for over 40 years. I swear I even had it at age 6 but was never diagnosed. At age 22 I got treatment with a CPAP machine. I’d love to stop using it but I see no options. I have my doubts on this treatment.

[@davidanderson8469]

@@y2k4ed They work perfectly for moderate to mild sleep apnea.

[@suziewhitehead8303]

I wish it were that simple. I’ve been trying like crazy but still have on average 13 apneas per hour with the machine plus it constantly wakes me up. I’m a light sleeper so it is making matters worse because every time I move I wake up. It’s hard to know what’s worse for my health because I’m exhausted and while using the machine it’s causing me stress.

[@enid9756]

My husband uses this device and what a difference it has cause. I am happy and he is feeling better. He was never able to use the stupid cpap.

[@omariangel1]

I got really heavy during the pandemic and still drink often yeah I think it’s time to put the bottle down and get healthy again

[@broc1617]

These work. You just need to make sure that your doctor or dentist creates a mold that you wear in the morning for 5-10 minutes after removing the device to correct your bite. Your jaw gets used to it after the first couple of days

[@rehamhinai4745]

Hi l, so it will not cause headache?

[@broc1617]

@@rehamhinai4745 No headaches for me but it may not be the same for everyone. I know it does make your jaw sore for a few days but it goes away

[@cleanqueen75]

@@rehamhinai4745I don’t have headaches from the oral appliance.

[@mill89027]

I’m getting fitted for mine in August I’ll let you know

[@cleanqueen75]

@@mill89027 I had slight jaw pain at first but not anymore. I sleep for 8 and 9 hours and no snoring!

[@thesnare100]

I never slept a single night with my CPAP, I don't know how people get used to it pushing back against their breath, I don't want inspire either. I want something like the EMA, but can't find anyone who accepts my insurance that will prescribe it

[@Ryan40272]

Sounds to me your doc has your machines psi set too high

[@dannycbooker239]

Had a SomnoMed device. Wore it religiously for 4 yrs. Every morning, you have allow for your jaws to resituate because of the protrusion caused by the device. AND the TMJ after a year had periodic pain and discomfort, even after readjusting!! And my inner ears always tickled of and on during the day and night!! Now I have a CPAP and the pillows work great!! And my SpO2 has not dropped below 90%. Even with the SomnoMed, it would sometimes drop to 74% and averaged 84 - 88%. And the Wellue O2 Ring is a great addition.

[@BeeRich33]

So you don’t Somnomed anymore? It’s painful? My cpap is intolerable.

[@TheClimb511]

I don't know about the whole "Being Overweight/Obese" thing... I remember going thru Basic Training and bunking in an open bay with about 40 other individuals....and guess what? Even tho we were thin, lean and young, we all snored our asses off! You had to wear earplugs because it was so loud! Some even displayed signs of apnea.

[@Timetravel1111]

Omg 😳 was there a lot of drinking 🍺 then as well? Ha ha I am fairly fit, if I look at the height/ weight chart I have 11 lbs to loose. Yet many day I’m fit compared to most they are very overweight. Did you get any device to help you breathe?

[@TheClimb511]

@@Timetravel1111 Yes, I use the SnoreRX Plus...night and day difference. And no, no one drank alcohol in basic training, so that wasn't a factor.

[@mejo7254]

I bet it sounded like a trainwreck every night. Lol! I decided to share rooms on a trip early last year with my older sister and brother. I didn't know both members snore. Boy did they sock it to me. Sounded like a large object crashing, scared the mess out of me. Laid awake all night. The sad part neither one wants to test for apnea.

[@TheClimb511]

@@mejo7254 Most everyone wore earplugs, since it was an open bay type setting. I guess you really never know if some snores or even how loud they snore until you try and sleep in the same room. And then when you confront them about how loud they snore, what do they say? "No I don't!" Download the SnoreLab app, if you don't already have it. It records alright with some pretty accurate feedback. I use it every night.

[@christianjames9667]

Sleep apnea is not just snoring though. It's pausing or stopping breathing throughout your sleep that's the problem.

[@homecookmeal4737]

Im 41 and recently was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea. I finally received my oral device and love it. It takes so time to get us to but it's like wearing invisaline.

[@cwatson4931]

Where did you get your oral piece from

[@BestRecitationTV]

Hey where did you purchase it from ?

[@veauxcal]

where you get it?

[@sam.r8610]

​@@BestRecitationTVonline maybe amazon

[@sam.r8610]

​@@veauxcalonline maybe amazon

[@corninyourpoop]

I'm not obese not overweight at all, and I snore like a freight train and feel like I was hit by one every single morning I wakeup. I'm so sick of being tired.

[@J.D.Mc.]

Same thing happened to me! Went to a clinic and did a "at home" sleep study. Turns out i have severe obstructive sleep apnea. I had a messed up nose from childhood breaks so before trying any machines out i had surgeries. A ENT fixed my septum, opened my nasal cavity by reducing my turbanites, then i had another surgery and had my tonsils, adenoids, and uvula removed which REALLY opened up my airway. I still have apnea but its way way down. I can actually breathe ALOT better and wake up quick! Like fully mentally and physically functional in 2 min. (Its crazy cool.) Im getting a mouth piece soon because cpap isnt for me and i can still better my apnea number🤷🏼‍♂️. My recommendation for you is to get it checked. Dont let them push a cpap on you right away, look for alternatives for you. If you have apnea it will start to really screw up your health when your in your 30s and 40s unchecked. Like high heart attack risk, stroke risk, diabetes, etc. (No joke i was shocked to learn this) DON'T put this off. Your primary care physician can get you a referral to a sleep doctor. (Who can give you a referral to a ENT if you have apnea and you prefer the surgery route) At home studies are easy. It will be good to know. But I'd bet money you have the same thing i had. In the meantime please try to sleep on your side or stomach. It helps by not allowing your airway to collapse so much and will mildly improve your sleep. 🕉🙏🏻🕉

[@corninyourpoop]

@@J.D.Mc. JD, thank you so much for the info! I had no idea sleep apnea could place us at risk for things like stroke or heart attack!! Omg! I don't have insurance lol, but I am going to do my best to find someone to work with me for an at home sleep study :) I know for a fact my grandma and dad have it, and I'm in my 30s already, so I think you're right - need to get checked asap! I'm glad you have healed and are feeling well again, and I hope you find the right device to help you even more! I didn't even know you could get your uvula removed lol you've taught me so much in just a small KZbin comment, I appreciate you taking time to write me!

[@J.D.Mc.]

@@corninyourpoop You are most welcome! 😁👍🏻 Do your future self a favor, DONT put it off. In your 30s is when the negative effects start to really manifest themselves. (Voice of experience ) If insurance is a real problem, which i totally understand, there are programs relatively cheap. The average cost of the At home sleep apnea test is between 150 to 200 dollars. I know its an expense however your medical bills down the road could cost thousands, even over 100k depending upon the situation. Slowed reflexes and reaction time due to extremely poor sleep can put your health and the health of others at risk. Not trying to sound negative, only stressing the importance. Please be careful. I wish you luck, hit me up when you got the test done, ill bet your apnea number is somewhere around 30. 🤔 (give or take 5) Until then, keep eating corn. 🤣👍🏻

[@Amrani964]

hey guys, i have a genuine question, did sleep apnea cause you any mental health issues, like severe anxiety and depression?

[@corninyourpoop]

@@Amrani964 JD may be the best person to answer your question, as I've not gone for a study to be officially diagnosed. But I do deal with both of those issues. If I get bad sleep, I wakeup with anxiety as a result of a tight feeling in my chest. Depression, absolutely, but not sure if it's a separate issue from apnea.

[@pimaxuma]

@2:33 The real answer is no, some health insurance don't cover the cost of this EMA device ($1,000-$2,000), or only offer partial coverage.

[@marcosadelino6990]

"Open the airway 5 cm" that's a good one

[@Questor-ky2fv]

Tried CPAP machines at 2 different times in my life for several months each. My mouth opens when I sleep so I had to use the mouth and nose covering mask. Unfortunately, the seal always loosened about 3 to 4 hours after I fell asleep, and that would wake me up. By the time I would get it resealed to my face, I was too awake to fall back to sleep, so I was actually getting less sleep with the CPAP machines. I had been willing to put up with the inconvenience of using these machines if they had actually helped me get more rest, but they just made me get more tired. While I was still using the second machine, I heard about chin straps. After I stopped using the second machine, I started using my tighter headbands as chin straps. I use a second headband going across to hold it in place and to serve as an eye shade. It's not a perfect system, but it stays in place and doesn't have a seal to loosen up and wake me up. It actually helps more than the CPAP machines did. I still have apnea episodes, but not as many serious ones. I still want to improve the situation, so I have been researching the mouth guards, including the one in this video. I like the fact that they are fairly cheap compared to CPAP equipment and supplies. However, although some of them help some people, ALL of them eventually cause jaw problems and pain. In addition to painfully misaligning the jaw joint, they eventually, and sometimes permanently, misalign the teeth. This leads to expensive dental work. Sorry, but I don't see mouth guards as a long-term fix for sleep apnea, so I now looking into sleep apnea chin straps instead, as they will probably provide a snugger hold than my headbands, which would reduce my apnea episodes even more. My current medical coverage may even cover one of these, so it's worth a try. 😊 To all viewers out there, if you want to try mouth guards, go ahead. Just consider the long-term effects, though, before you get one. 🤔

[@farukhtanveer7571]

I have severe sleep apnea. Started using CPAP 9 years back. Extremely difficult but I stuck with it. Now after 9 years I can say this changed my life for much better. All thanks to CPAP machine. Just stick with it.

[@y2k4ed]

⁠I absolutely need the CPAP machine. Without it I lose my memory, I do nonstop urination, I can’t consume soup and I pass out as often as every minute. I am much better now but I almost had to give up my driving license. I got the machine just in time. 😮

[@jztouch]

This device works like a charm for me. No more snoring and no more drops in O2, in other words no more sleep apnea. The only drawback for me is that I have to push my jaw back in the morning so my bite is in the correct place for the day. Takes about 30 seconds after removing it. So happy to be getting better sleep .

[@kevOzilla]

a week since this comment do you still use it and is it great working for you?

[@jztouch]

Yes been using it for a few months. My device is by Somnomed. It wasn’t cheap. Made custom by my dentist and I’ve verified it works with a snore app and continuous 02 monitor. Very little to no snoring now and no O2 drops like I was having before. Works well.

[@amylouava5134]

​@jztouch I can not sleep w cpap either osa causing debilitating health issues. Last option is dental appliance at dentist we have to pay out of pocket for..tried cheap molded one at ent it was horrible. How do you moniter your o2 to see if it's helped? I have a smart watch..also so you drool wearing the device and how comfortable is it on the teeth at night and do tou have to adjust it tighter on your jaw? Thank you so much if read this. My supposed mild sleep apnea is ruining my life and I have a newborn to raise so I have to figure something out. 🙏🙏🙏

[@jztouch]

Mine is very comfortable and only took a couple nights to get used to. I use the Wellue O2 monitor ring and use the Snore Lab app after making an adjustment. My device adjusts up to 8mm. I adjusted it up to 2.5mm and found that my jaw muscles had gotten used to the forward position by morning so I was having to push it back into place. I adjusted it back to 1.5mm to help alleviate that and last night found my snoring slightly increased and I had 10 drops to 90% so overall not too bad and I’ll continue to monitor results and see if I need to adjust up again. The only downside for me is having to push my jaw back every morning so my bite is correct for the day. For me it’s worth feeling more alert during the day and knowing I’m reducing my chances of developing the negative health effects of sleep apnea. Hope that helps!

[@jztouch]

@@amylouava5134oh and btw nighttime drooling has not been an issue. :)

[@charlesnagale5354]

I’m on a BiPAP machine for the past five years and have never slept without it. Don’t think I could sleep without it.

[@russellallen5482]

I have one and it hurts my teeth and jaw so it’s hard to keep it in all night. I do sleep better with it in and I would say it does work. My wife says I normally move around all night long but when I wear the mouth piece I am still.

[@simonrankin9177]

Im the same my new mask makes my teeth sore if its not one thing its another. ..☺☺

[@bryanutility9609]

How much did it cost total?

[@russellallen5482]

@@bryanutility9609 mine was $1,500 , I definitely sleep better with it and my wife says I do not snore while wearing it.

[@lawv804]

That dental appliance has been a game changer for me. But it does come loose and wake me up at least once each night.

[@y2k4ed]

@@russellallen5482I don’t understand how the creators came up with a $1500 plastic mouthpiece? I’d definitely would want guarantees.

[@jjjohn5914]

I used it for several years. Messed up my teeth and jaw. I use a tongue ratainer now ...works well...for a total cost of $9.

[@dafunkyworm]

Where'd you get the tono retainer from and what's it called?

[@Hi-pt2nq]

Please answer and update if it still works after all this time

[@jjjohn5914]

@@Hi-pt2nq this is the third time I'm replying....utube is not allowing a response for some reason. The tongue retainer is a soft silicone that I purchased on ebay...I will follow-up with a link for the product.

[@jjjohn5914]

@@dafunkyworm this is the third time I'm replying....utube is not allowing a response for some reason. The tongue retainer is a soft silicone that I purchased on ebay...I will follow-up with a link for the product.

[@jjjohn5914]

@@dafunkyworm Utube is not allowing link. Ebay Seller is Alayna575

[@02btov]

Love has never stopped for my CPAP!!! Once I received it, I have never gone without it, unless the power was out. When I first got it, the sleep was so divine that I would daydream about the coming evening just to go to bed and sleep again with my CPAP!!! I knew that beautiful, wonderful sleep was all because of my beloved CPAP. Some of the luster has worn off a bit, but I KNOW where my blissful sleep comes from. THANKS, Resmed!!!!

[@rdoc]

I would love to try this but I already know it won't work for me. Whenever I put anything in my mouth I drool like crazy and almost drown while sleeping. I know this because I tried something similar a few years back. No joy. Cpap is not that bad but you have to stick with it for at least 6 months to get use to it. I believe it took me about a year. I can not go even one night without it. I don't breathe at all when lying down.

[@koriami9117]

I've tried every type of nose pillow and face mask they've thrown at me and I cannot get consistent results with cpap. I still feel tired all the time and can't seem to stay asleep for a full night anymore

[@federalbureauofindigestion4084]

@@koriami9117 you say you tried every mask. Did anyone ever suggest mouth tape?

[@elizdonovan5650]

When wearing the mask I found that, having my head at the end of the pillow, meant that the pillow was not interfering with the fit of the mask to my face. It became easier to tolerate the strangeness of the mask on my face. Hope this helps somebody. It may help to use a small cushion instead of a pillow. Stay safe all fellow sleep apnea people. ☘️🌝🌲

[@michelleweatherspoon8087]

I had sleep apnea when I was thin. Sleep apnea impacts metabolism and slows it down. Getting a good night's text without obstruction helps make people more energetic and active during hours they are awake

[@sandraarrieta3586]

What about central sleep apnea which affects younger people who don’t snore and are not overweight?

[@KK-vb2gg]

If you use cpap central sleep apnea would be better. Actually in most of case central sleep apnea depends on the obstructive sleep apnea. Have you ever use cpap or bpap machine?

[@sandraarrieta3586]

@@KK-vb2gg Thanks for your reply. I have used a cpap for past 4 years. How do you know if you've been give a central sleep apnea cpap machine? After the questionnaire and sleep study, they determined there's no obstruction/snoring so how do I talk to my provider about what I need?

[@MichElle-zc9tu]

Starts with CPAP results and ends with sales for a dental device? It just never ends.

[@Billsingsong]

Does this work for all of you who have tried it please give an honest review does it really work and how much is it

[@BetterDeadThanRed99]

I'm sick of hearing the myth that "all you gotta do is lose some weight". This is not true for many people. Obstructive sleep apnea is largely a craniofacial or maxillomandibular deficiency (small underdeveloped jaw and maxilla). This is why mandibular advancement devices work to treat patients with OSA. If you have an underdeveloped jaw it really doesn't matter how much weight you lose... it won't help you. At all. MMA surgery has a ~95% CURE RATE for OSA patients but is a painful procedure that your insurance won't cover. Anyway, I have my suspicions that 'xenoestrogen' exposure is largely responsible for decreasing the size of the average human jaw over the past century.

[@hda300]

I don't think you mean 5 - 6 cm that's 2 to 2 and half inchs that's the size of a pool ball . I have one of these and it is adjustable in millimeter's up to about 6 mm.

[@Timetravel1111]

What is yours called? What name of website can I buy one? The sleep apnea one isn’t listed.

[@lovelifting]

Yea. He meant 5-6 millimeters. Good catch 👌. I work in the field… 5-6mm is a bug improvement

[@lovelifting]

*Big improvement

[@sajwhozsane]

This is a mandibular advancement device, its nothing new or amazing, yes it can make your jaw lock forwards which is a pain to push back, I had one, it didn't work very well, but switching from face mask to nasal pillows was a game changer for me, I sleep so great now with cpap.

[@simonrankin9177]

Thanks for the advice...

[@phwshopping1426]

Wait so you only use a nasal pillow no other device? Or the nasal pillow with cpap? The wedge pillow?

[@sajwhozsane]

@@phwshopping1426 the term nasal pillow is given to the mask that fits in your nostrils only, it's connected to a cpap machine. I just use a firm pillow to lay my head on, I hope that clears it up for you.

[@phwshopping1426]

@@sajwhozsane ahhh okay I see thank you!

[@joemiller95]

I can't use a nasal pillow because the instant my mouth opens even a tiny bit all the air goes out of my mouth. I can't grasp how a nasal pillow can be used without this problem. Maybe I'm at a higher upper pressure than you are but it's a cyclone the instant my lips part even slightly, the air pressure takes the shortest route and that's directly out of my mouth, then there's nothing forcing it to go down into my lungs. How do you keep your mouth closed? At some point my jaw relaxes and then it's over. Even a strap around my jaw isn't enough. The tiniest opening in my lips and it's done.

[@PedroMartinez-tc5ie]

I love this device, only pisses me off you need a doctor prescription to get one made, as someone who doesn’t have insurance and won’t pay for insurance.

[@davidanderson8469]

That's because it's a precision device and has to be manufactured and fitted by professionals. I can't recommend Sleep Alliance enough.

[@marievpierce]

This device changed my bite to the extent I needed braces to correct my bite. It never changed my snoring or sleep apnea. Definitely not covered by insurance. Btw my BMI is 23.

[@simonrankin9177]

Thats sad my friend, ive got sleep apnia and on a machine, im trying hard to loose weight, and i think my apnias are getting a fraction better, the only people who dont show any positive vibes are the suppliers of the machines they are itching to make millions on us poor sufferers ....

[@federalbureauofindigestion4084]

@@simonrankin9177 what was your official diagnosis?

[@simonrankin9177]

@@federalbureauofindigestion4084 my condition is severe sleep apnia but im going to work on it ,even if i can bring it down to moderate would be good ....thanks. ..

[@federalbureauofindigestion4084]

@@simonrankin9177 was it just standard sleep apnea? (As in central sleep apnea), or did they mention obstructive apnea too? I by no means am trying to come off as arrogant, I know a bit about sleep disordered breathing so I’m just curious about your case, and am hoping I can offer a decent suggestion.

[@simonrankin9177]

@@federalbureauofindigestion4084 ive got obstructive sleep apnia to my knowledge, no central sleep apnia, im told central sleep apnia is the real bad one thats when your brain refuses to send the correct signals to your breathing apparatus

[@bluegrasstrain667]

My prothodontist told me that the orthodonture (braces) I had as a teen where they took out 4 teeth - probably to shorten the time the orthodontist had to work on my teeth - made my mouth too small for my adult tongue. He said that this would result in sleep apnea. He said sleeping on my back would make my tongue fall back and obstruct my airway while I slept. He said I should sleep on my side. He said to have my HMO diagnosis whether or not I have obstructive sleep apnea. I did the sleep test and they did diagnosis me with sleep apnea. I got a cpap device - but it seems to create more obstructive episodes than not using it. I tried the bubble suction tongue device that pulls your tongue forward while you sleep - but my tongue slips out of it as soon as I relax and start to sleep. What I need is a device that allows my jaw to come forward with my tongue that supports my tongue being forward , supports my bite and doesn’t change it. My jaw needs to come forward but the braces made my upper jaw too short. So I need something to support my upper jaw while letting my lower jaw and tongue come forward as I sleep. I’ll try this device just for grins and if it works that will be a miracle.

[@garyconway2694]

I'm exactly the same, I just pulled my cheeks outwards and couldn't believe the gulp of air that I felt, I desperately need a solution for this, it means we are not even getting enough air when awake aswel.

[@partyguy1234]

I’m so with on this, dealing with exact same thing!!!

[@id9473]

I am dealing with this same thing as well.

[@letitiasimpson7185]

Over weight people is not only one that has sleep Apnea. Please stop singling us out. Anyone can get sleep Apnea. However over weight people possibly has it worst.

[@AmericaFirst1963]

70-75% of cases are people with either shorter necks or are overweight. That’s just the truth

[@yallawallahalla]

So you’d prefer them to not mention the fact that overweight people are more likely to suffer from sleep apnea? It’s a pretty important point. Maybe one of the only groups of sleep apnea sufferers that could be treated by exercise alone.

[@letitiasimpson7185]

@@yallawallahalla you clearly didn’t ready my comment better it’s fundamental. Thank you carry on.

[@dmalka336]

sleep apnea also causes weight gain.

[@SyntheticVoices]

Yep I am fairly slim and have sleep apnea.

[@nonelost1]

“50% of them (CPAP patients) quit wearing it within 1 to 3 weeks!”…You don’t say?! I’m glad to know I’m not alone! My ResMed machine is not particularly noisy. Nor is it particularly uncomfortable, but the hassle of cleaning it out, as well as the mask, EVERY DAY, is just too much! And then they came out with these CPAP, UV cleaning machines (“SoClean”,etc.) a few years ago. Long story short, upon investigation, I found out that patients STILL MUST clean their CPAP apparatus, just as before, even with using these CPAP sanitation machines, so unless a true suitable alternative to CPAP enters into play, there is no hope for us, CPAP as we know it today just does not cut it for half of us!

[@kevOzilla]

no screw cpap machines they have been getting people sick and killing people causing cancer all cpap machines have toxic foam inside that degrades over time and using soclean breaks down the foam even faster the only safe option for sleep apnea is oral applliances

[@judgedayan9934]

Baloney. Use the CPAP even if not cleaned every day, it won't make a difference. Cleaning it once a week is fine. Vacuum the little filter once a month.

[@Giggidygiggidy12]

It's always a Persian Beverly Hills dentist trying to sell you something 🤣🤣

[@alexr5557]

I find the CPAP life changing and feel so much better and well rested. The Resmed P10 mask works best for me. Super minimal.

[@BeeRich33]

I can’t stand mine.

[@maryb9284]

I just got my CPAP machine n hate it so far.

[@robotman5105]

Being fat doesn’t mean your tongue is fat. Having a fat tongue is having a fat tongue 🙄

[@panchopistola8298]

Lol it’s the fat on your throat

[@galaxyseight7761]

Where can we get this?

[@corrinemischiek1487]

If one wears a bite plate for TMJ, clenching, could you put one of these in your mouth. What’s the cost for this?

[@hda300]

I think you mean 5-6 millimeters not centimeters. 5-6 centimeters so over 2 inches it would be impossible to move your jaw forward 2 inches. But they do definitely work, I use one , better than cpap by a mile. Cpap mask actually change your facial features and press your jaw further back.

[@RyanWilliams222]

I wondered if he meant 5-6 mm, too. 5-6 cm sounds like a lot. I got one of these and it didn’t work for me, but it was worth a shot.

[@iDTecKt]

A cpap does not change ur facial features lol

[@sylviat8461]

What happens if you already have a retainer you need to wear?

[@doca8792]

I know this Dentist, and as a Dentist, I can say he’s not preaching anything amazing. Most Dentist’s worth their weight in salt can give you this treatment.

[@sandywhat2429]

I've been wearing cpap 2 yrs, it's a nightmare

[@elizdonovan5650]

When wearing the mask I found that, having my head at the end of the pillow, meant that the pillow was not interfering with the fit of the mask to my face. It became easier to tolerate the strangeness of the mask on my face. Hope this helps somebody. It may help to use a small cushion instead of a pillow. Stay safe all fellow sleep apnea people. ☘️🌝🌲

[@jinaagustin9780]

I’ve never tried this but I’m thinking having to move your jaw forward would give you major pain in the bottom area of your jaw and mouth. Wouldn’t it give you TMJ or lock jaw problems? It doesn’t sound pain free to me. Losing weight would definitely help but again I do know some skinny people that snores so it’s really not the weight. There’s got to be something o it there that is not so painful.

[@jburns3888]

Phillips had a recall and we have been without ours for nearly a year. Funny how new ones are being issued while those paid for by insurance are waiting for chips to be replaced. I call my cpap my personal torture device.

[@Sneezyridr]

My cpap distributor said at least 8 months before I’ll get mine, I told them I can get one overnight from a different company and would pay for it if I was reimbursed….. they said nope, no can do.

[@abdullkareemalbrahim6538]

Millimeters not cm

[@ctnicetune141]

the devices that move your lower jaw forward create massive stress and tension on your lower jaw. Takes till about noon before my teeth line up again and my jaw relaxes again, imho these are not a fix but merely a Band-Aid with side effects. Sore jaw syndrome.

[@lock6998]

My understanding is the dental appliances only work for mild sleep apnea.

[@JimboSliceXX]

Went from 82 episodes to less than one with my CPAP . The machine is silent, my fan makes much more noise

[@BeeRich33]

I’m rated as severe. My cpap brings it down to less than 3. But I have issues sleeping with it so it’s back to the problem.

[@Timetravel1111]

Where is the information ℹ️ on this device? Anyone use it and it helps?

[@echase416]

Is doing nighttime oximetry on his patients to make sure it works? Important.

[@maginasky6098]

This was great, been searching for "can you get a cpap without a sleep study?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - letochy fast apnea plan - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? It is a great one off product for discovering how to get rid of sleep apnea without the headache. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my buddy got amazing results with it.

[@geoffroytsimamotsy7608]

This was great, I have been researching "obstructive sleep apnea and high altitude" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - letochy fast apnea plan - (should be on google have a look ) ? It is a smashing exclusive guide for discovering how to get rid of sleep apnea without the hard work. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my work buddy got great success with it

[@Vote2024again]

I was skinny and had sleep apnea. always snored. had to wear the same thing in the video years ago. went away.. find my self wearing it now that im older..

[@jinaagustin9780]

Some people are skinny and still snores. So it’s not not just heavy weight people. I know eating something sweet before going to sleep does not help at all.

[@tabithawinkler793]

Question-what if you have TMJ or clench at night? Does the mouth piece also help with this. Question2- the muscles in my neck seem to be very sore and tight when I have not slept well at night. How do you remedy this as well?

[@shuikai272]

Have you heard of MMA surgery? I think you should look into that if you have TMJ and sleep apnea.

[@paulomendes8561]

@Bob Wilson Hello Bob, Did you try Inspiratory muscle training?? With some kind of device like powerbreathe?? I have been use his device and help me too much!!! Best regards

[@iTzShakenJoE]

I WAS TOLD YES... HOWEVER, IT'S VERY EXPENSIVE!

[@user-ot4cj2gm9f]

Curious about what is sleep apnea in the cause of not breathing during sleep have to do with the discussion selling products that are for different reasons than the topic stated for discussion?

[@davidanderson8469]

Works great for seven years now. Sleep Alliance made me my latest version which is better yet.

[@wldavid1]

i’m happy to try it cpap machines suck

[@Vab1ar1]

Will it work if you have a collapsed/deviated left septum?

[@yaysirr]

Where can we buy this in Philippines?

[@divinovlog]

Where to order

[@goingbacktocable7777]

I love how Doctors lean back in their chairs and blame everything on obesity, I have Sleep Apnea, I am a Big Guy, I have had a very hard time adjusting to the Cpap machine, My specialist at the time sent me to a support group, everyone in this group was small, there were people under 30, in their 40’s, 60 and over but all normal weight. Don’t make this about overweight people, Sleep Apnea affects a wide range of people. Can we please come up with some affordable, effective solutions and stop the arrogance. Color me quite annoyed by the doctor in the suit that blames everything on obesity and maybe drinking before bedtime.

[@shuikai272]

Skinny af and have really severe symptoms. MAD is good if it works, though there's not a lot of data in terms of how it might affect the jaw/teeth after years of use. The only problem is if you need more cm of advancement to cure your sleep apnea than what your body can handle without ripping itself apart; in this case MMA surgery is a good alternative (THOUGH COSTLY).

[@aureliogarcia5926]

You are right... I am 6'0 tall, 173lb. And i have sleep apnea due to my big tongue .

[@chinchchinch9918]

He didn’t u may be projecting or overly defensive my BMI is over 25

[@kitkatgirl5673]

I'm obese but I was told by my doctor that I've probably had sleep apnea my whole life, cause I told her I've always felt tired when as a child I said I used to go to school come home and sleep for multiple hours then go back to bed at night I'd end up sleeping for about 13-15 hours or so and I'd still be exhausted and almost fall asleep in class. I'm 20 and my sleep apnea is so severe that my oxygen drops to 80 percent and I wake up 155 times in one single hour. It does not always have to do with weight, I've lost about 40 pounds and my sleep apnea has not changed a single bit, and I even attend to lose more fat than numbers I've dropped two shirt sizes and 3 underwear sizes but only like about 40 pounds I also look small for my weight.

[@jaypenn5117]

Yeah, the new evidence is that losing weight can help about 30% of the people with apnea, maybe less. Also it seems apnea contributes more to obesity than the other way around as when you are tired you crave carbs and sugar and sure don't feel like exercising.

[@iaisanpurasohtun3998]

Some nights I just can't breathe and I can't even move and when I can finally move my hands or legs then I can breathe again..........It really sucks and I don't know what it is....

[@dalevalentine2264]

Whats the brand name for the mouth guard

[@dougstyles]

Im good. Im single and enjoy sleeping alone,the snoring keeps women from wanting to stay over😂

[@oftheruin]

Been on a cpap for about 4 years. Asked my dentist about these mouthpieces. He said, "oh, pshht, those are for people who dont like the machines...." wtf i thought about that for weeks before i realized what a messed up statement that was

[@robertmartin1807]

So do they work!?

[@oftheruin]

@@robertmartin1807 yeah the cpap helps me sleep for sure but it is a pain to use. i wash the silicone mask with soap and water every night and also my face. It helps the mask to seal and not leak. If it leaks, your sleep suffers. I don't know if the mouthpeices work. Id like to try one

[@kbobdixie1829]

not if you have central apnea

[@raidernation2472]

I have it really bad its server my dr told me. I have trouble falling asleep. Right when i start dozing off my body jolts really hard nd my heart feels like its gana stop aslo my body get really shaky nd week. I had it bad the other night nd creeked my neck.

[@strangerthings9593]

From where can I get this device?!

[@jyotishlifestylendhealthco5909]

How can I get this devise according to my mouth size , pls suggest

[@shuikai272]

They make a mold of your teeth and custom make it

[@sparklebutt1119]

This can cause bite and jaw issues. Not worth it.

[@Ryan-gz6ym]

@@sparklebutt1119 I'm able to correct my bite/jaw issues with exercises. I do have to take breaks from using the device, though.

[@anapatriciaaguilarneri9078]

@@Ryan-gz6ym how?

[@Kimmer]

VIVOS appliances may be a better long term solution since it addresses the root cause of a high and narrow palette that some people like myself has, though I am thin and in excellent physical condition. I'm going through this now but the jury is still out for me as to whether it will resolve my sleep apnea problems.

[@max_rove]

I also have a high and narrow palette like you, as well as recessed jaws. I am getting double jaw advancement surgery in a few months to permanently cure my sleep apnea and widen my airways. I suggest you look into it. It may help.

[@Kimmer]

@@max_rove Good luck with your procedure. I'm in the middle of using VIVOS which is expanding my jaws and teeth. It's a slow process, but seems to be working. I don't have the problems you have with your jaws, so I've never considered surgery which is a radical approach, though sometimes necessary. Hope it works out well for you. Best wishes!

[@dianeschad5271]

@@max_rove p

[@s13283]

@@max_rove how did it work out for you? The surgery??

[@max_rove]

@@s13283 Hi, I'm 4 months post-op. My lower jaw was advanced around 12mm. That allows me to have a straight posture without my tongue suffocating me.

[@motoshaka]

My Name Is Dr.Know How. I Came Out With an idea that's without purchasing any Snoring Stopper.

[@a.crosby6267]

I try this I ordered it and I'll tell u this it do not work for me I still snore

[@keithbertschin1213]

These overproduced health programs look so old school now. They are just promotion vehicles. I’m sure a lot of the products work but these programs are now infomercials with the presenters getting well rewarded no doubt

[@DeepakPandey-qr3kw]

My father is fighting this disease since last 3 years.

[@Chronically_JBoo]

I'm going on 2 years of sleeping with my machine. The teeth thing didn't work in my case. Everyone is different

[@davidanderson8469]

It's not a disease. It's a physical abnormality.

[@kishorchaudhari4351]

How much cost

[@cafeconleche8184]

Those devices are for people with really mild sleep apnea.

[@woodsmaneh952]

“Those devices are for people whose sleep apnea is caused by jaw position.” There fixed that for you.

[@Sam6721]

The elastic bands don't work. They lose their elasticity and your jaw ends up back in the same position

[@livingonadollar2882]

New Sleep Apnea Solution? nope..........tried this back in 2013....didn't work

[@shuikai272]

If you need more advancement than you can handle that can happen. Also if you had braces that corrected an open bite it can also be counterproductive. When it comes to treating sleep apnea from the perspective of the jaw, MMA surgery is an option if you cannot adhere to CPAP and the symptoms are severe enough to justify the surgery.

[@Shmengeroonie]

Where do I get that EMA Device?

[@tikbrum6256]

Many years ago I used mouth guard cost less than $20 The first day I put it on I slept 8 hours. I was so happy then. Later, I had my last tooth extracted and used my mouth. guar didn't work. I'm so sad. Now I use the CPAC machine and it doesn't work. I wake up with a headache every day.

[@DavidHaland]

Brown Jason Lee Richard Lee Jose

[@AndyB718]

Mouth pieces can work,but they aren't durable if you also grind your teeth.

[@damart1974]

May I ask which snoring device work best for you

[@YolandaisYolandaCooks]

There are two types of sleep apnea I wonder if this will be the answer for both?

[@shuikai272]

They're basically the same

[@nmg5100]

No. It can only help with obstructive sleep apnea and not with central sleep apnea. That I do know for sure

[@monicaatneosen8524]

That mandibular advancement device completely changed my bite and my teeth no longer lined up after time and I had to get rid of it and get a CPAP and get Invisalign because I looked like a bulldog!

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Same.

[@juliosandoval8244]

Bulldog lol I wonder if braces work for sleep abnea

[@LtJAS]

New?? I owned that design 15+ years ago. (or nearly same design) IIRC

[@jacobrodriguez8572]

Do you have a link to the device you’re using?

[@Timetravel1111]

Yes would you share what’s the name. Or website?

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

Sleep apnea lifestyle remedies 1-Maintain a healthy weight. Doctors commonly recommend people with sleep apnea to lose weight. 2-Try yoga. Regular exercise can increase your energy level, strengthen your heart, and improve sleep apnea. 3-Alter your sleep position 4-Use a humidifier 5-Avoid alcohol and smoking.

[@SrinivasReddy-zu5gw]

Sir my name is Srinivas reddy Karnataka India my problem night time breeth atak give me sllushon my langvage kannda and Telugu langvage

[@bphater31]

I need this. So that my love can sleep peacefully. Apparently I can woke up the whole house

[@judgedayan9934]

CPAP works, period. Dental devices DON"T work in most cases.

[@keithwilson9378]

i got that same mouth piece with the yellow bands and i brake the bands in my sleep so they gave me the blue ones and for get about it it gives me lock jaw i did loose 35 pounds and geting better thing is im not fat its muscle weight im 51 years old was at 270 pounds with some fat down to 235 pounds and sleep have apnea have no fat on me now . and im afraid that when i pop yellow bands i might swollow and choke on one and then croke im sick of these people trying to make money off this stuff and many have no idea how bad it can get with sleep apnea people act like you just suppose to suck it up lol just keep your chin up im like what ever you peter pan looking ass

[@nbrace-tl8ku]

I have gone thru 20 mask more or less. I have finally found one, a nasal mask that works great. Only problem is, my wife says I release some air at night thru my mouth causing a snoring type noise. Although she has gotten used to the occasional noise. I recently purchased the mouth tape to keep my mouth shut. They also work. I have been using CPAP for over 15 years. It has saved my life. It takes some getting used to in the beginning but I need mine all night, every night. I would also advise purchasing a 2nd machine as a backup as these machines can and do stop operating.

[@NorrisJeremy-y7m]

844 DuBuque Drives

[@volman5033]

Has anyone actually used the zcomfort

[@symshomeneedsholesaledeale4014]

Iwant dis device

[@roolyfe]

I have a cpap machine. I have sleep apnea. I need to stop 🛑 drinking alcohol and lose weight. I am morbid obese

[@jdwrcc]

I have it too. Im using the Cpac machine it’s not that bad once you get use to it ,I get more rest so I have more energy I’m losing the weight, since I stop drinking margaritas and stop eating after 6pm, I drink plenty of water and 10mins of HIIT cardio 3 days a week and eat smaller portions

[@roolyfe]

@@jdwrcc good 😌. I am 5’7 255 lbs obese! I need to loose the weight and use the machine

[@kitkatgirl5673]

I've lost 40-50 pounds and I still have mine. My oxygen gets down to 80 percent which is enough to kill you btw. And I wake up 155 times in a single hour. Losing weight is not always the resolution to your issues. Just always remember that sometimes your born with it and your brain just does not send the signals to the rest of your body to breathe properly at night.

[@Elsiiiie]

You can do it 🙏🏼

[@roolyfe]

@@Elsiiiie thanks

[@garyjohal6050]

I have it on right now lol my insurance covered 80 percent of it, it fix perfect and no more loud azz machine lol