The Mouthpiece

The sleep doctor told me to get an Adjustable Mandibular Advancement Device. This is a fancy name for a mouthpiece that pulls the lower jaw (mandible) forward to create a more open airway.

I went to the dentist and they made molds of my mouth, which they turned into clay castings. If you ask nicely, they'll give you your castings.

From the castings, they created a plastic mouthpiece.

This changes everything. The results are spectacular. I don't have to wear the CPAP mask anymore.

It's annoying to wear, but compared to the CPAP mask, it's nothing.

It's really easy to clean. I just soak it in a cleaning solution for a few hours. I use gasoline. The fumes help me fall asleep faster.

The best part? I get to sleep with my wife again!

The worst part? My wife got used to...err...being single. She keeps crying out in the middle of the night "Oh Sweettea! Post another comment on my blog!" Hmmm, no problems there.