Breathe & Sleep Better Blog

This article compares CPAP and oral appliance therapies for obstructive sleep apnea, highlighting their effectiveness, comfort, portability, and best use cases to help patients choose the most suitable treatment based on severity and lifestyle.

Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) are custom or over-the-counter oral appliances that reduce snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnea by advancing the lower jaw, with costs ranging from $500 to $4,500 depending on customization, materials, and professional fees.

Sleeping on your side, especially the left side, is the most effective position to reduce snoring and mild sleep apnea by keeping airways open, while back sleeping often worsens airway obstruction and symptoms.

Choosing the right pillow based on your sleep position can improve neck alignment, keep airways open, and help reduce snoring. Side sleepers benefit from high loft pillows, back sleepers from medium loft or wedge pillows, and stomach sleepers from low loft options.

Nasal strips like Breathe Right® and Intake Breathing can reduce snoring caused by nasal congestion by improving airflow, offering a non-invasive, drug-free option for mild to moderate snorers, though effectiveness varies by individual cause.