The first thing I need to say here is that immediately may be a stronger word than some people realize when they are asking this question…
The first definition that I came across with a google search stated that immediately meant, “at once or in an instant.”…
The reason that I started this website and continually test stop snoring products is because of my own experience with snoring. From my experience, the only way to stop snoring immediately is if you have the proper hardware but we can talk about that later…
First, the only way to solve a problem is to get to the root cause. So first we must ask ourselves…
What Causes Snoring
The actual cause of snoring is something entirely different from how snoring occurs, and it usually varies from person to person. Let’s take a look at some of the most common causes of snoring…
The Mouth Anatomy: This is the major cause of severe snoring. Individuals with low, thick, soft palates usually have problems with narrow airways. Also, individuals with elongated uvula will tend to snore regularly. The uvula is the triangular piece of tissue that hangs from the soft palate. Such elongated uvula can obstruct airflow, increase vibration, and result in louder, more frequent, more consistent snoring.
Obesity: Overweight or obese individuals tend to have an extra accumulation of fatty tissue at the back of their throats. Naturally, this will narrow the airway and lead to regular snoring.
Sleep Position: Snoring can also be caused by your sleeping position. Some sleeping positions apply more gravity and/or more pressure on the throat or certain parts of the face or neck. Sleeping or lying on your back will cause the base of your tongue to relax and fall back more easily which also blocks your airways, again, causing snoring.
Nasal Issues: Chronic nasal issues, deformations, or blockages can always affect your breathing and bring about snoring.
Sleep Deprivation: How often do you sleep? Sleep deprivation can lead to deeper sleep which increases the relaxation of the throat and breathing muscles. Thus, leading to an increased chance of snoring.
Alcohol Consumption: Alcohol is a relaxant and sedative. It can cause the throat muscles to relax more than normal. This cause of snoring is prevalent among individuals that consume too much alcohol before bedtime.
Smoking: Everyone knows smoking is bad for you in general, but it can also cause dryness and inflammation. Both factors can result in narrowed airways that lead to snoring.
Side Effects from Medication: Some medications are taken to relax the body. However, these medications can also cause your throat and nasal muscles to relax in the same way that alcohol or sleep deprivation can. The result? You guessed it – more snoring.
Pregnancy: While not permanent, pregnancy can cause obesity or inflammation in the airways and be a significant cause of snoring for women.
Deviated Septum: A deviated septum is usually acquired at birth, but can also occur due to an injury. Just as all other causes do, a deviated septum narrows the airway and often causes snoring.
Sinus Congestion: Sinus congestion is generally caused by allergies or illness. Nonetheless, the congestion narrows your airway, thus, making you snore while sleeping.
Now that we know what cause snoring we can rephrase our original question:
Is It Possible to Stop Snoring Immediately?
From my experience, I did stop snoring immediately but only after I got my Zquiet mouthpiece in the mail and quite frankly my spouse and I were pleasantly surprised at how quickly it stopped my snoring…
Yes you heard that right, it actually stopped my snoring. It didn’t just reduce my snoring or make it worse like the other mouthpieces did that I tried afterwards…
Watch other stop snoring mouthpieces I have tested live on video here…
A stop snoring mouthpiece like Zquiet is designed to hold your lower jaw a little way past your upper jaw while you are sleeping. This does ‘immediately’ solve the mouth anatomy problem which stated above is the root cause of most snoring…
These stop snoring mouthpieces do reduce snoring for the most part to say they actually stop snoring is being broadly generous…
My Zquiet mouthpiece has a distinct advantage over other mouthpieces because of its ‘living hinge’ technology which they have a patent for. The living hinge tech allows a snorer to open and close their mouth during sleep while still keeping their lower jaw forward…
Zquiet has a patent for this technology which keeps the other stop snoring mouthpieces from using it. The problem I had with these other mouthpieces is when I opened my mouth during sleep my teeth would lose traction and actually slide over the top or bottom of the mouthpiece and…
I would start snoring again, sometimes even worse than without the mouthpiece…
The problem with all of these mouthpieces, Zquiet included, is they are all uncomfortable at first ssu people shy away from them. We aren’t used to sleeping with something in our mouth or with our lower jaw held forward so it takes some getting used to…
I got used to my Zquiet right away because I’m a deep sleeper but other people may take day to a week to get used to it…
Zquiet comes with instructions and two different sizes which advance your lower jaw forward at different lengths. I tried the smaller size the first night and my spouse said that I was still snoring so I tried the longer size the second night and voila! She said I wasn’t snoring…
Zquiet is the only stop snoring mouthpiece I’ve used that actually stopped my snoring, especially with my mouth open…
Okay now that I’ve identified my personal solution to stop the root cause of the majority of snoring, lets look at some other solutions that although they may not stop snoring immediately, snoring can be stopped rather quickly with lifestyle changes or surgery…
Adjust Your Sleep Position: Try not to sleep or lie on your back. Whenever possible, support your body with a pillow when you sleep. You might want to experiment by using two pillows (stacked, one on top of the other) rather than just one.
Reduce Alcohol Consumption: Eliminate or reduce your consumption of alcohol, especially right before bedtime.
Stop Smoking: Smoking is not only something that can cause snoring but it’s also bad for your health. We know we’re not the first to tell you this, but stop smoking!
Lose Excess Weight: If you are obese, shedding some weight can be an excellent and effective solution to your snoring problems.
Practice Good Sleep Hygiene: Individuals are advised to sleep for 7-8 hours daily. Ensure that you practice good sleep hygiene. Your body deserves as much rest/sleep as possible.
Open Nasal Passages: Your nasal passages can become narrow due to mucus, a blocked nose, or even a cold. Take a warm bath before going to bed and blow your nose. This will help open up your nasal passages and make it easier to breathe.
Clean Your Pillows Regularly: Your pillows harbor all sorts of dirt, allergens, and dust mites. This contamination can cause an allergies or side-effects that result in snoring. Ensure that you clean your pillows regularly.
Stay Well-Hydrated: Dehydration can cause snoring. Be sure to drink plenty of water and fluids to stay properly hydrated before going to bed.
Surgery for Mouth Anatomy: If you are born with a soft palate, large uvula, tonsils, or adenoids and suffer from heavy snoring, you can consult with a physician. A surgical procedure may be available that can offer permanent relief.
Conclusion:
I live a pretty healthy lifestyle now that I’m older, so I don’t have to worry too much about that. I’ve used Zquiet for several years now and still use it today. I can’t say enough how much I believe in the product…
To stop snoring immediately I would start with Zquiet if I were you. If you don’t like it you can still use it while you experiment with other treatments or while you wait to see a sleep specialist and get a sleep study done…
Zquiet stopped my snoring the first night I tried the mouth piece that advanced my lower jaw out the farthest…