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Mandibular advancement device (MAD). The most widely used mouth device for sleep apnea, MADs look much like a mouth guard used in sports. The devices snap over the upper and lower dental arches and have metal hinges that make it possible for the lower jaw to be eased forward.
CPAP Machine. The CPAP machine is the workhorse of your treatment. With a small motor, it takes in room air, filters it, and generates the air pressure that is the mainstay of treating sleep apnea. Newer units are small, often smaller than a loaf of bread, and relatively quiet. The newest ones make little to no noise.