Dr Tony I had no luck with Cpap. Finally, I was fitted at Tufts Dental in Boston with a Somnolent. From previous orthodonture, my lower jaw is too far back. I have a small mouth cavity and find the Somnolent bulky. I found that my tongue felt trapped in the small space. Plus, they added a piece to come down from top. Can't remember why. It squeezed my molars until they were sore. In general, it did make me feel more rested but I could only wear it a very few hours a night. TMJ joint could be massaged and with hot shower, I felt ok. I am about to get new device and just began to think that I should research others. I saw a very tiny device called the Something2. Do you have any favorite oral appliances?
Tufts had you use a massage tool and do trigger points on arms and back as therapy.
I am 68 and have to get this right.
I have had about 5 sleep studies in my life and even a latent study. Since retired, and not exhausted from work, I am not so tired during the day.
I would love advice from you
I now live in Maine. mssharon68$$
Hi, I wore a Somnodent appliance. but stopped after gum surgery and that was 5 years ago. I am 68 and retired so not as tired in the daytime. I also had braces and they brought my bottom jaw too far in to correct bite. I just used to massage over the TMJ joint by rubbing in circles. then a very hot shower and I felt fine for the day. I could never wear device all night. It seemed to trap my tongue and purpose is to not let tongue fall back. Went to doctor today for new sleep study. I just found my device and it feels pretty good. I am going to try it tonight and maybe don't need a new one.
What type of device do you have?
It seems that each dentist specializes in one type. I felt like there was too much material in my mouth.
Wish more people discussed oral appliances. Have you found many?
Ms Sharon
