I snored most of my life and thought it was something hereditary - then went through years of TMJ issues. I kept having ear aches and the ENT Doc told me to go see a dentist. I fractured 3 good molars over a period of several years, requiring root canals and oral surgery.
Then I went in for sleep studies and found I had severe Sleep Apnea - and spent over a year messing around with various CPAP arrangements that were not working. Additionally, I was chronically nodding off at the wheel, even napping at stop lights. Then after crossing the center line several times and going off the road into the ditch a few times, I decided to pursue the mouth appliance approach.
It was a success and Dr. Doneskey basically has saved my life and possibly the lives of others. I have been using the device for over 7 years and would not go to bed without it. Yes, a bit expensive - but worth it! It is very portable in the mountains and maintenance free as opposed to the high maintenance CPAP, and actually about the same cost. It's up to the client to find out if their insurance will cover it.
I can now drive on long trips and have not nodded off at the wheel since 2003 - and not crushed any more teeth. So, in the long run not that expensive.
out of 5 stars
