It is estimated that over 90 million Americans snore. While snoring for some is caused by a serious medical condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) that may need special medical equipment, others are afflicted with what’s known as “simple snoring” …
Simple snoring doesn’t cause you to stop breathing for extended periods of time, but can be loud and disruptive to both you and your partner…
Since millions of people are looking for snoring solutions, a common question is Do stop snoring mouthpieces really work?…
For me, the zQuiet mouthpiece was what finally worked, and saved my marriage, but there are many options available to treat snoring, just like there are many causes of snoring…
Let’s look at some of the different ways you can treat your snoring, and how they work…
Snoring Mouthpiece – The Zquiet snoring mouthpiece is what ultimately helped me to stop my snoring…
While snoring mouthpieces don’t work for everyone, they are relatively inexpensive, especially when compared to the cost of a snoring-caused divorce…
Snoring mouthpieces work by targeting the most common cause of snoring, which is when your tongue falls to the back of your throat because your lower jaw and surrounding tissues have relaxed…
When the air passes through the narrowed opening, it causes your tissues to vibrate loudly…
Mandibular Advancement Devices (MAD), keep your lower jaw in a more forward position, allowing air to pass through unobstructed, and stopping your spouse from investing in ear plugs or sleeping on the couch…
ZQuiet’s comfortable hinged mouthpiece is made out of a soft, pliable material that is easy to adjust to sleeping in thanks to the way it conforms to your mouth no matter what position you sleep in…
I was so shocked that zQuiet worked, and saved my relationship, that I decided to take videos of me sleeping with the mouthpiece in, and with the mouthpiece out, to show people the difference…
You can see those here if you are curious about the way ZQuiet’s mouthpiece works…
Of course, zQuiet will not work for everyone, as it only targets the most common cause of snoring…
Other devices for different types of snoring include:
● CPAP – CPAP machines are for people who have a medical condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is a much more serious condition than common snoring. If you have OSA, you stop breathing while you are asleep, and may experience life threatening side effects. If you, or your partner, notice that you have symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, you should have a sleep study done to see if you need a CPAP machine or other treatment…
● Chin Strap or Strip – Chin straps can be used alone, or alongside other stop-snoring devices. A chin strap keeps your jaw closed, so that nasal breathing is encouraged. Chin straps are made out of neoprene or other fabric. zQuiet makes adhesive chin strips called zQuiet Chin Up, which are made out of medical grade 3M tape, can create immediate results, are hypoallergenic, and are easy to use. Chin straps or strips can be used with either oral appliances or a CPAP machine…
● Nasal Devices – Nasal devices, such as nasal strips and nasal dilators, work to encourage air flow through your nasal passages. zQuiet makes a nasal dilator called the zQuiet Breathe, which can be used with another device or on its own. Nasal strips and nasal dilators are often great for people experiencing seasonal snoring due to allergies…
● Tongue Stabilizing Devices – Another type of anti-snoring mouthpiece, tongue stabilizing mouthpieces are less popular than mandibular advancement devices, but may work for you. Tongue stabilizing devices work by keeping your tongue away from the back of your throat, rather than moving your lower jaw forward. How Do You Know if You Stop Snoring? Unless you’re routinely recording yourself at night, you may not be able to tell right away whether or not your snoring mouthpiece is truly working. Here are several signs that your snoring has stopped, or at least is decreasing significantly:
● You’re waking up rested – one of the biggest signs your snoring has ceased is that you begin to feel more rested upon waking. Not only do you wake up feeling more refreshed, you will begin to notice your energy level stays higher during the day.
● Your Partner (and the rest of the neighborhood) is getting more sleep – noticing less nagging? (Don’t tell my wife I said that) Your partner may be starting to get more sleep as they aren’t waking up every five minutes thinking a big rig is driving through the bedroom.
● You don’t wake up with a dry mouth or throat – one of the signs of snoring is waking up with a dry mouth or dry throat. If this is starting to go away, your snoring might be, too!
● Your morning headaches have gone away – snoring is known to cause headaches upon waking. If it doesn’t feel like that aforementioned big rig has run over your head, chances are your snoring devices are working for you!
● Your blood pressure has gone down – If at your next doctor visit your blood pressure has decreased significantly, this is a great sign that your snoring has slowed or stopped altogether.
Snoring is an extremely common condition that affects both your sleeping and your waking life as well as your overall health. If you are struggling with snoring, it’s important to make an appointment with your doctor to rule out any serious health concerns before trying to treat the issue yourself.
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This advice is not meant to take the place of medical advice from your doctor. Always speak with your doctor before implementing supplements, devices, or medications into your wellness plan.