Yes. The snoring mouthpieces have been shown to effectively stop snoring.

 

Although there are several hundred products on the market, there are only two types of effective mouthpieces for snoring.

1. The Mandibular Advancement Mouthpiece (MAD) moves the jaw forward which opens the airway. The mandibular advancement mouthpiece is the most popular stop snoring mouthpiece.

2. The Tongue Stabilizing Device (TSD) a suction appliance which pulls the tongue forward to open the airway during sleep.

 

Both of these mouthpieces open the airway by moving the tongue forward. When the airway is more opened there is less vibration of the soft tissues in the back of the throat so there is less snoring.

                                                                                                                         

When rating the various mouthguard types several factors are taken into consideration. Each person may place varying degrees of importance on the factors depending on their cost tolerance, time allocation and ability to adjust to mouth appliances. Factors considered in rating are the following:

·         Cost: Is the product economical, expensive or in between?

·         Comfort: Is the product comfortable enough to be worn the entire night?

·         Fit: Does the appliance stay put and is it secure during use?

·         Appliance longevity: Will the device last a year or more if used every night?

·         Ease of use: Is the product easy to use?

·         Fitting Time: Is the fitting process easy and do it yourself or is it complicated, requiring the assistance of a dentist to be properly fitted?

·         Product Access: Is the product easily available? Can the device be sent to me or do I need to go somewhere to get it?

·         Effective: Does the product overall do the job of stopping snoring?

 

A sleep dental specialist makes the mouth impressions, makes the appliance in a dental laboratory and then professionally fits the snoring mouthpiece.

The user makes their own dental impression and sends those to a dental laboratory who returns the appliance directly to the user.

This mouthpiece is also heated and molded but it has an extra layer of material which provides a more secure fit.

A one-size-fits-all mouthpiece which does not allow for custom fitting with hot water.

 

These stop snoring devices are available by prescription only and can be ordered by a sleep dental specialist. 80% of all people use the same size. No impressions are required.

Following a sleep questionnaire and individual analysis an online dental practitioner can prescribe a Tongue Stabilizing Device if you qualify. Since no impressions are required, there is a cost savings.