The Snoring Centre

What is a Mandibular Advancement Device? A mandibular advancement device s a medical device worn in the mouth that is used to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. The underlying concept is simple, it gently holds your lower jaw forward and keeps the airway open, thereby effectively treating the root cause of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. The jaw joints are considered to

What are Mandibular Advancement Splints (MAS)? The mandibular advancement splint( MAS) is used to gently hold the lower jaw forward in the ‘recovery position’ so that the tongue is held forward. As the tongue is held forward there is less vibration and also the airway is widened. There are many different appliances available however these are usually fitted by a specialist orthodontist