sleep apnea treatments

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery Resource Bookmarks

This is a list of resources I reviewed when I was researching surgical options for curing my obstructive sleep apnea. I focused on those that addressed my particular problem of a retrognathic maxilla and underdeveloped jaws, causing a lack of sufficient tongue space and creating an airway obstruction behind my lower jaw during sleep.

If you prefer an alternative that avoids surgery, see Maxillary Expansion For Obstructive Sleep Apnea Resource Bookmarks instead.

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By Graham Stoney, ago

Maxillary Expansion For Obstructive Sleep Apnea Resource Bookmarks

This is a list of online resources I found helpful when researching palate expansion options for potentially curing my obstructive sleep apnea. The number of links reflects the amount of research I did on each option; those I explored in more detail have their own pages and are compared in this article.

To understand how and why this treatment approach works, read what really causes obstructive sleep apnea. Most options here are non-surgical or require only minimal surgical assistance; for surgical options see Surgical Options For Obstructive Sleep Apnea Resource Bookmarks.

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By Graham Stoney, ago

Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance (AGGA) Resource Bookmarks

This is a list of resources I found helpful when evaluating whether the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance (AGGA) was the best palate expansion option for expanding my airway and potentially curing my obstructive sleep apnea.

I rated AGGA high risk in my comparison of maxillary expansion options to treat my obstructive sleep apnea, and since then I’ve heard of many failed cases and a couple of lawsuits, so beware. (more…)

By Graham Stoney, ago