Michael DiTolla, DDS, FAGD
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The aveoTSD has revolutionized the treatment of snoring, thanks to a simpe design that gets straight to the problem's source. Sufferers are routinely prescribed everything from complicated, bedside CPAP machines that pump extra oxygen into their lungs at night, to mandibular appliances that attach to the teeth.
Some even opt for surgery as a desperate last resort; however, this option is either impractical, uncomfortable, or prohibitively expensive, and is known for its uncertain success rate.
Through its design, the aveoTSD discards these complications and uncertainties for the snorer. It is placed into the mouth, where it snugly fits in place to stop the tongue from falling back and blocking the airway. New Zealand orthodontist and sleep medicine expert, Dr. Chris Robertson, created the appliance's tongue-stabilizing design.
"To be honest, the aveoTSD is the simplest solution to a difficult problem and will address it worldwide. It looks simple, and is very simple, but it is hitting the problem at its source. Most people have a problem with the tongue falling back and blocking the airway, and this is how you address that which, is important," Dr. Robertson said.
The aveoTSD is a simple and minimally invasive device indicated for problem snoring. It can be used by any patient - even those without teeth, with periodontally compromised dentition, or with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD/TMJ). The appliance is only available to patients in the U.S. by prescription from a dentist or physician.