Medical scientists and dentists have discovered that a snoring mouthpiece can help prevent snoring sounds and alleviate some of the medical problems of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
This disruptive social and medical problem is directly associated with the obesity epidemic. So not only are we becoming fatter we are becoming louder during sleep.
Almost everyone with OSA snores but some people just snore and don’t have OSA. The difference between snoring and OSA is important because OSA is linked directly to heart disease, strokes, sexual performance problems, excessive daytime sleepiness, work, and auto accidents, snoring, headaches, GERD, diabetes, depression, RLS, Alzheimer’s, gasping, and choking during sleep and other problems.
What Causes Snoring?
The sometimes very loud noise of snoring is caused by the vibration of the soft tissues in the back of the throat when the body attempts to overcome any airway blockage or obstruction during sleep. The smaller the airway the harder the body must work to overcome the obstruction hence the vibration and noise.
The muscles in the roof of your mouth, tongue, and throat normally tend to relax during sleep. If there is enough air moving by these relaxed tissues they will vibrate and cause the snoring noise. The stronger the airflow and greater the effort to breathe in the louder the noise can potentially become.
Who Snores?
Although most snorers tend to be overweight; you do not have to be overweight to snore. Some thin people snore because they may have a blocked nasal passage or their palate may be large or have some other structural airway problem.
Extra-large tonsils can also be a cause of snoring. Men are generally more likely to snore than women and snoring also increase with age. Snoring can be exacerbated by a number of factors including increased alcohol consumption or sedatives both of which relax the airway tissues.
Certain anatomical variations of the throat, nose, and mouth may also influence the snoring incidence. Age and gravity cause the tissues to droop.
When the airway is stiffer there is less resistance to maintain the required airflow and the snoring will be less. A snoring mouthpiece can stiffen the airway. Individual anatomy, age, and lifestyle choices tend to be the primary causative factors.
How loud is Snoring?
Most snoring is louder than light highway traffic about 40 decibels, while the average is 60 decibels. The loudest snorers have a volume equivalent to a loud yell of around 82 decibels.
The stop-snoring mouthpiece
The snoring mouthpiece is a popular snoring solution. You may try some self-help aids such as nasal sprays, and nasal strips, lose weight, and yet you still snore. Surgery is advocated by some as a treatment for snoring; however, this is not always effective.
Patients with OSA (and snoring) are often treated with a device known as a CPAP machine which is a respirator-like mask fitting over your face and nose while you sleep. The CPAP blows air into your nostrils during sleep. However, many patients dislike this cumbersome device and look to try a simpler solution.
You might want to try a snoring mouthpiece to see if the noise stops before these other dramatic solutions such as surgery. Some people want to try the mouthpiece as an alternative to CPAP if they have been diagnosed with OSA.
These mouthpieces can be made by your dentist or from self-fitted kits available on the internet or from various retailers. Many of these mouthpieces are known as “Boil and Bite” mouthpieces and are fitted in a manner similar to the common sports mouthguard.
There are two types of dental snoring mouthpieces.
One type advances the lower jaw which pulls the tongue forward directly opening the airway. This snoring mouthpiece is known as a mandibular advancement device (MAD) which also stiffens the airway to help improve airflow.
The second type of device pulls the tongue forward and is known as a tongue stabilizing device (TSD). Although the TSD requires an adjustment period it can be worn by anyone even those without teeth, gum disease, or persons with jaw joint problems. These devices are worn during sleep.
Both of these snoring mouthpiece types are safe, effective, and economical if purchased online. As with all user-fitted devices, it is critical to follow directions and instructions from the manufacturer.
Now Listen Very Carefully Here:
Stop Snoring in 3 Minutes — Starting Tonight
The Stop Snoring and Sleep Apnea Program is a straightforward program that teaches you a series of specific exercises that can eliminate your snoring for good. It’s a comprehensive system that comes with a variety of sleep solutions and 24 exercises.
However, the first step is to determine the type of snorer you are and use the corresponding regime. Don’t worry — the program guides you through the process of identifying the source of your snoring, so you can pick the appropriate regime to follow.
The exercises only take 3 minutes a day to complete and the program provides you with easy step-by-step instructions so you know exactly what to do.
To give you an idea of what you can expect from the program as a whole, here’s a more detailed look:
Diagnosing Your Snoring Problem
The first section of the program gives you an abundance of information about all types of snoring and why they happen. This helps you narrow in on the root cause of your snoring. It also covers the various forms of snoring and why they’re happening.
- Throat Closing Up
- Tongue Causing Snoring
- Nasal Problems
- Jaw Causing Snoring
- The Soft Palate Being Too Weak or Too Big
- List of Programs to Choose from
Since the program covers all forms of snoring, it provides you with different treatment plans for you to choose from. You can also choose which regime to follow based on how much time you have. These are the other options available:
- 3 Minutes a Day
- 7 Minutes a Day
- 12 Minutes a Day
- 18 Minutes a Day
- 30 Minutes a Day
- 60 Minutes a Day
- More than an Hour a Day
Exercises
You also receive a list of all of the exercises that make up the regimes mentioned above. You can create your own routine if you’d like or use this section to learn all of the techniques to see which ones you like best:
- 3 Jaw Exercises
- 5 Throat Exercises
- 3 Tongue Exercises
- 5 Body Exercises
- 2 Breathing Exercises
- 2 Relaxation Exercises
- 3 Attitude Exercises
- 1 Communication Exercise
Sleep Positions
The program also provides you with some proper sleep positions that can further help eliminate your snoring.
Additional Topics
- The Philosophy Behind the Program
- What Causes Snoring
- How the Exercises Work
- Secondary Exercises
- Recommendations For Completing The Seven Programs Included
Here is a video that explains it better than I can
