I heard the radio advertisement for Advent Nose where they said they could alleviate "sleep divorce" (snoring), fix breathing and sleep apnea problems (nasal triangle) with a simple 20 minute in office procedure. I went to their Naperville office. They were aware I had severe sleep apnea and snored. Upon performing my initial examination I stressed I would not consider a CPAP device or other appliance and was told they understood. The reception staff was friendly, as were the clinical staff, doctor and financial person. I had the procedure done (more than 20 minutes) which was not painful and was told all went as expected. I went for the follow up visits and was again assured all was well. Prior to my last appointment I mentioned I was still waking myself up by snoring and asked if I should have another sleep study done. I was informed that I could but it may not be covered by insurance and I should try something else before attempting another study. They then discussed a mouth appliance which could be one solution I should consider. At my last appointment I was told that the appliance procedure was, in fact , also not a guaranteed fix but I should try the mouth appliance (which is similar to braces with screws to adjust pushing my lower jaw slightly forward while wearing it each night) first. I was then told this also might not work. I asked again if I should get a sleep study first and received the same response. I decided it was obvious that the final answer was going to be a CPAP. After considering the new and very different information and options I have decided not to return and feel I was not informed at the onset that the procedure probably would not work in my case. I am also concerned they suggested not having a new sleep study done prior to further procedures. They have since vastly changed their advertising and no longer mention "sleep divorce" or a fix for apnea. read more