Snoring
The muscles and soft tissues in the throat and mouth relax when you are asleep, making your breathing airway smaller. As the air flows more quickly through the smaller airway, the soft tissues in your mouth and throat vibrate and you start to snore. Sleep studies have shown that excess body weight, alcohol and other sedatives can make your snoring worse. People who snore a lot can suffer from excessive sleepiness during the day and partners suffer too!
What types of treatment are available?
Surgery or continous positive airway pressure (cpap) devices are usually recommended for severe cases of snoring. For the majority of snorers, an affordable, non-invasive and effective solution is a snoring prevention device.
Appliances are usually made in a laboratory from custom impressions of your mouth taken by the dentist. The appliance is fitted at a second appointment and you will be shown how to use it. Then you simply wear the appliance each night for a restful, snore-free sleep.
How does the appliance work?
The appliance increases the airway space at the back of your throat by holding your lower jaw forward. This stops the soft tissue from vibrating and stops the snoring. It has been found to be effective for the majority of snorers.
