Everyone deserves a good night sleep for purposes of rest and productivity during the day. If either you or your partner snore you may not be able to experience such luxury. When you are asleep your body muscles, relax this includes your mouth and throat muscles which then block the free passage of air. This causes vibrations which come out as the snore sounds.
Here are some crucial things you need to know things before purchasing a stop snoring device:
How Does the Snoring Mouthpiece Work?
It is made from silicone or plastic and sometimes combined, and is also known as MAD [mandibular advancement device]. It’s an oral device which prevents the mouth and jaws from relaxing while you are asleep. This helps the soft palate tissues in your mouth and the tongue not to block the airway and cause the snoring sound.
The mouthpiece has adjustable custom springs that keep the lower jaw and tongue at the front part of your mouth to enable you to breathe with your mouth freely. They work like magic for most people and may work for you, but this does not mean that they lack some few cons and would be needful to know before purchasing.
What Are the Pros of the Snoring Mouthpiece?
Below are some of the advantages of the snoring mouthpiece:
Better and Longer Sleep Hours
The mouthpiece reduces snoring and allows you to enjoy better sleep.
Easy to Use
With simple reading and understanding of the guide, you can place the device in your mouth, adjust the screws and get to sleep.
No Worries About Sleeping Position
With a mouthpiece, you get to sleep in any sleep position comfortably. You can sleep in the most comfortable position without the worry of the mouthpiece moving as it is tailored for your mouth and jaw.
Strengthens Your Mouth Muscles
Since this device holds your jaws and tongue in place at night, it helps strengthen the muscles and jaw power. Once the muscles gain power, the snoring reduces naturally. Relaxed mouth, jaw and tongue muscles are the primary source of snoring.
What Are the Cons of the Snoring Mouthpiece?
The snoring mouthpiece has the following downsides:
Poses Oral Health Risk
If not adequately cleaned the mouthpiece can store up bacteria which can cause tooth decay or other oral infections. It may also cause damages to your gum line if you fail to visit your dentist regularly.
Can Cause Jaw Pain and Discomfort
The body relaxes while sleeping, but the mouthpiece is designed for the opposite. It adjusts the jaw position forward, which causes pain and discomfort, especially in the first few weeks or days of use.
