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Thursday, November 3, 2011

How to Stop Snoring by Using an Anti Snoring Mouthpiece

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Mouthpiece devices are also known as dental appliances, or mandibular advancement splints. They have been effective for many snorers, including those suffering from mild or moderate obstructive sleep apnea, in fact they have been in use for the last 10 years and clinical trials have reported an 85% success rate. They are small plastic devices worn in the mouth during sleep to prevent the soft throat tissues from collapsing and obstructing the airway. They do this by bringing your lower jaw forward and/or by lifting your soft palate.

Steps

  1. Place the mouthpiece in the upright position as in diagram
  2. Insert the spatula into the holes in the front of the mouthpiece
  3. Practice moving your bottom jaw forward and find a comfortable forward position.
Moulding Instructions:
  1. Boil the water.
  2. Pour the water into the container or remove the pot from the heat source. Hold the mouthpiece using the spatula (be aware of the mouthpiece upright position).
  3. Place the mouthpiece in the boiled water for 12 seconds. The mouthpiece will appear clear and the plastic will be soft.
  4. Place the mouthpiece into your mouth (the right way up) still holding the mouthpiece by the spatula.
  5. Push your lower jaw forward and bite down hard. Suck the air out and use your fingers to push the plastic against your teeth to produce a firm custom fit.
  6. Use your tongue to push from the other side. Remove the mouthpiece and hold it in cold water to set the shape.
  7. You can now remove the spatula from the mouthpiece.

Tips

  • It may take a few nights to get accustomed to sleeping with the mouthpiece.
  • If you do not stop snoring completely, remould with your jaw extended a little further forward.
  • If you push your lower jaw too far forward during the molding process it may cause too much of an uncomfortable sleep and or allow saliva to drip out after a few minutes.

Warnings

  • Sleep apnea

Things You'll Need

  • A Clear surface near to where the water will be boiled.
  • Choose a kettle or a pot to boil water.
  • If you have chosen a kettle, then you will need a container or mug deep enough to submerge the mouthpiece.
  • You will need a watch, clock or timing device which can measure in seconds.

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