How does a stop snoring mouthpiece work?
In this article we explore exactly how a stop snoring mouthpiece works, and which one is the best for you. Plus, at the bottom of the article we have a not to be missed exclusive offer!
What is snoring?
Snoring is a condition that causes loud hoarse breathing while a person sleeps. Snoring is caused by the vibration of respiratory structures during sleep. This occurs when the muscles and tissue of the throat, mouth, and tongue relax and the airway narrows. A sound is made because the airflow is partially obstructed, and the air is forced through a smaller space. The narrower airway means that the pressure of the air is higher. It’s this pressure, that causes the tissue of the airways to vibrate. The diagram below shows how an obstructed airway can stop the flow of air.
Sometimes, the sound of snoring is faint, however often it is noisy and disruptive to bed partners. Snoring can be a sign of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), which can be quite dangerous. If you think snoring is a problem for you, please seek the advice of your doctor or medical professional.
What is a stop snoring mouthpiece?
Mouthpieces used to stop snoring go by many different names. The technical term is mandibular advancement device. The mandible is simply the lower part of your jaw (as shown in the diagram below). Moving the lower part of the jaw forward prevents snoring in many cases because it widens the airways. Anti snoring mouthpieces work by holding your bottom jaw forward a little while you sleep.
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Will a mandibular advancement device work for me?
There is an easy experiment you can do right now to find out if a mandibular advancement device will reduce your snoring.
Push out your bottom jaw, so that your bottom teeth are more forward than your top teeth. Now try to make a snorting or snoring noise, as you would while you sleep.
If is it harder to make a snoring noise in this position than it is when your jaw is in its normal relaxed state, then a mandibular advancement device will help reduce or stop your snoring.
Please note: This article is not to be used as medical advice. Always speak to a medical professional before using sleep products to make sure they are right for you. This post contains affiliate links.
I wanted to let you know how well this is working. Wife is totally pleased; she can sleep again without having to move, and I’m getting better sleep. So, well done. I’m impressed.
Hi Rick, thanks so much for the feedback! We really appreciate it! So glad you and the wife are getting some sleep now. You know what they say? ‘happy wife, happy life’! Enjoy!
Thanks for the info. I loved the test. I can tell the difference when I have my bottom jaw out. Amazing!
This is interesting.. I love the little exercise to find out if it will help you. It was amazing that this works. Thanks.
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Great post. I have used the VitalSleep and it is amaze-balls!
I found this really helpful. I snore on and off and have been thinking about getting something to stop the snoring. Thanks for this cool article.