Most patients will need to allow a little time to get used to sleeping with a device. At first. Splints tend to be uncomfortable and can cause temporary jaw ache, until you become accustomed to them.

A continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) mask requires tailoring and trials to find the right fitting for you. However, the benefits are so considerable in the right patient, particularly those with severe OSAS, that the benefits far outweigh the inconvenience of fitting and usage.