What Are Stop Snoring Mouthpieces?

Heavy snoring makes one very unpopular particularly if somebody is sleeping in the same room. Many people who snore do not even realize that they do so. Once the problem is recognized there are many options to contain it.

There are specific exercises to improve breathing and thereby reduce the snoring. There is also the option of using an anti-snoring pillow. There are sprays which have to be used in the nose or in the throat, or some other medications. Even changes in diet will help in some cases. There is also the option of using a stop-snoring mouthpiece.

The type of option to choose depends on the reason for snoring and also the method of snoring. A doctor’s advice is useful to consider these and suggest the option best suited to a person. The last option of course is surgery. The stop snoring mouthpieces are made to fit the dimensions of the person’s mouth.

They have to be worn through the night while sleeping. They keep the tongue and mouth in correct position; they (the tongue and mouth) not being in the correct position while sleeping is one of the reasons for snoring. In "tongue based" snorers, the tongue goes backwards in the mouth while sleeping, and obstructs the airway for breathing; this causes the air being breathed in to create a lot of vibration.

In mouth breathers, the air that is taken through the mouth while breathing creates a lot of vibration and this causes the snoring sounds. This type of problem sometimes is because of the anatomically small air passage in the nostrils. In such cases of snoring caused by vibration of air being breathed in, stop snoring mouthpieces, sometimes called "mandibular advancement devices", which move the tongue and jaw forward up to 12mm to make the air passage wider, can help.

Persons having false teeth, gum problems or other mandibular joint problems should take a doctor’s advice before considering using such devices. These devices come in two options: one, which can be assembled by the person who is wearing it, after making or moulding to the size of the person’s mouth, and the other is one which has to be fitted by a dentist.

As they work physically by manipulation of the air passage way, the possible side effects have to be carefully considered, if necessary by consulting a medical practitioner, before deciding to use one such device. As mentioned above, the remedy for snoring depends on the type and cause for snoring.

So, the device or remedy that is useful for one person may not be useful to another. Clear understanding of the reason for snoring is important before deciding on the remedy, and for this understanding, consulting a medical practitioner for advice is most advisable.