Stop Snoring

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Snoring is simply the sound of resistance and turbulence in the upper airway. Contrary to popular belief, the sound of snoring does not come from the nose. Rather, snoring starts in the back of the airway. Behind the tongue, the oropharynx may become constricted during sleep. 

What Causes Snoring?

About 50 percent of the population snores, so you are most likely very familiar with the sound of snoring. During sleep, the muscles that keep the upper airway open and patent relax. This is more prominent during REM sleep, or dream sleep, when muscles are most relaxed. As the airway gets smaller, air turbulence increases. The soft tissues in the back of the throat vibrate, which is what causes the snoring sound. Learn more about the causes of snoring here.

What is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a sleep breathing disorder that is characterized by repetitive pauses in breathing during sleep. Pauses occur several times per hour and last for over 10 seconds. As the blood-oxygen levels decrease, the brain awakens the individual which often leads to a loud gasp or snort. Sleep apnea is associated with snoring, witnessed pauses in breathing, and excessive daytime sleepiness.  

How Does Our snoring Appliances Work?

Snoring occurs because the soft tissues in the back of the throat vibrate and press against other throat anatomy, causing resistance and turbulence – the snoring sound. The anti-snoring mouth guard or night guard brings the jaw forward. This widens the back of the airway, reducing resistance and turbulence which can stop the snoring.

Types of Snoring Devices

When choosing a snoring device, one of the most important variables is comfort. Making sure your device is comfortable is crucial because it encourages you to wear it as much as possible, leading to noticeable results. There are several types of snoring devices that work in different manners. Two of the most popular are Tongue Stabilizing Devices (TSD) and Mandibular Advancing Devices (MAD), also called JAD or jaw advancing devices.

Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs) –  Gforce has been a worldwide leader in the sleep apnea This method is named after the mandible or jaw bone. It refers to the effect of moving the jaw slightly forward which results in a greater separation of the vibrating elements in the throats of snorers. This yields less turbulence and less snoring. The MADs used for treating sleep apnea are similar to many of the simple snoring devices listed here because they all move the jaw forward.

One of the most common complaints with MAD snoring devices is teeth shifting and tooth discomfort. For people with dental issues, the MAD may not be a suitable candidate.

One of the complaints with TSDs is that people sometimes feel uncomfortable with the position of the tongue. Also, there are several reports of increased salivation (more spit in the mouth).