Appliances
The Gelb Appliance
 Everyone knows a good night’s sleep can make or break his or her day. What most people don’t know is that sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea or TMJ, frequently disrupt healthy sleep and can adversely affect a person’s life. One of the most effective options to promote a good night’s sleep is a nighttime appliance called The Gelb Appliance.
The Gelb Appliance was developed by Dr. Michael L. Gelb of New York, NY, a specialist in snoring and sleep apnea (disruptions in breathing during sleep), painful TMJ disorders (named after the temporomandibular joint where the jaw connects with the skull), and other head and neck pain disorders. The device is basically a double bite plate, like an athletic mouth guard, that repositions the lower jaw in order to take pressure off the tongue and throat. Snoring happens when the soft tissues of the throat relax during sleep and partially block the airway, resulting in that "sawing wood" sound that keeps many unhappy bedmates up at night. The Gelb Appliance opens up this airway to solve the problem.
 People who suffer from sleep disorders frequently don’t even know it is happening to them. They wake up in the morning without feeling rested or have head and earaches and don’t know why. Studies commissioned by Congress and carried out by the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research have found that 63 percent of the American public is sleep deprived and 30 percetn of Americans have a sleeping disorder.
Lack of sleep, or fragmented sleep, has been linked to hypertension (high blood pressure), heart disease, memory lapses, and auto accidents. Cures and preventive measures range from the psychological (antidepressants), to the extreme (laser surgery to remove soft tissue). An oral device like the Gelb Appliance is all most people need.
The Gelb Sleep Appliance
The Gelb Snoring-Sleep Apnea Appliance is a one-piece individually designed oral appliance made of heat cured acrylic polymer which is soft on the inside and comfortable to wear. It brings the lower jaw forward and prevents it from sliding back and closing off the airway.
The TAP 3
 The Thornton Adjustable Positioner 3 (TAP 3) alleviates snoring and sleep apnea by holding the mandible forward during sleep to prevent the tongue and soft tissue of the throat from collapsing into the airway. The TAP is based on the same principle as cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The airway must be opened to allow air to pass through the throat. The TAP III is a custom-made two-piece appliance that snaps firmly over the upper and lower teeth with a patented titanium newly designed hinge.See amisleep.com/tapproducts.html and amisleep.com/snoring_sleepapnea.html for more information.
SNOREByte
Effectively reduces snoring and a clinically proven alternative to CPAP for first time therapy in mild-moderate OSA.
 SNOREByte TM Medical Dental Sleep Appliance [MDSA ]
- Designed for comfort, easy fit and simple adjustment, the SNOREByte TM is a medical breakthrough in the treatment of OSA and snoring. Its unique two-piece design gives you amazing lateral and controlled vertical jaw movement for comfort when wearing the SNOREByte TM. It can easily be adjusted while in your mouth.
- The SNOREByte TM mandibular repositioning appliance moves the mandible and associated structures like the tongue forward, and prevents the throat from collapsing during sleep.
- The versatility of the SNOREByte TM component means that a wider cross section of patients can be treated including patients with well fitted dentures and severe bruxers.
Features
 Ability to adjust the advancement when the appliance is in place (up to 14mm) - Low profile keeps the bite open to a minimum (An excessive downward rotation of the mandible narrows the posterior airways space)
- Lateral movement limits TMJ problems and improves comfort
- Made from 316-grade stainless steel and fully enclosed in its own housing makes it safe and virtually indestructible but also inexpensive.
SomnoMed
The SomnoMed MASTM is a highly effective solution, for the majority of patients, to the problem of loud snoring and mild to moderate OSA.
Advantage of SomnoMed MASTM
The device is comfortable and easy to wear, and most people find that it only takes one or two nights to get used to wearing it. The SomnoMed MASTM is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, making it easy to carry when traveling. Visit the SomnoMed website.
Durability
The SomnoMed MASTM is made from premium grade materials to ensure
the durability of the device. Each device is hand-made to the
Doctor’s specifications providing a comfortable fit.
SomnoMed MASTM:
- Successful treatment of snoring and mild
to moderate OSA
- Unrivaled patient acceptance and compliance
Clinically validated for the treatment of snoring
- One year warranty
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