What are the chances of the appliance working for me?
If the problem is snoring only, the appliance is approximately 85% effective. When treating apnea, an appliance is 65-70% effective, depending on the severity of the condition. The appliance tends to be more effective for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea than for severe cases. Appliances can also be used in conjunction with CPAP or other PAP appliances such as the alternating pressure unit known as Bi-PAP, to decrease the amount of pressure needed to obtain an acceptable saturation level.
