So which is the best anti snoring device? Well, that depends on what type of problem you have.
You may have congestion in your nose and throat that needs to be flushed...
You might have a deviating septum which is the wall of tissue between you nostrils or you may have lazy throat and/or tongue muscles.
Knowing what your problem is can be helpful in order to choose a suitable anti snoring device.
The main function of an anti snoring device is to alleviate the restriction of the nasal airway.
Nasal strips are a very popular aid that do just that and as a result are widely used.
The small adhesive backed plastic strips are placed over the nose in order to widen the nostril area, increasing the diameter of the nasal passage to allow the unrestricted flow of air through the nasal passage.
Nasal sprays are also an effective remedy used to clear blocked passages by the breakdown and removal of nasal secretions or mucus in the cavity.
An anti swelling agent in the spray also reduces swelling to the membranes on the interior walls of the nostrils whilst additional additives work to gently tighten the muscular structure of the throat in turn holding the shape for the unrestricted and open flow of breath.
A chin strap, whilst not an attractive fashion piece, is an aid that is designed to keep the mouth of the snorer shut during sleep.
With the mouth shut the snorer has no option but to breathe via the nasal airway, in turn limiting the amount of sound (if any) that is produced from the snorer.
(The majority of snoring sound is related to an open mouth).
The neoprene device wraps around the back of the head towards the top and under the chin keeping the jaw and mouth shut.
In the instance that a soft palate or otherwise know as a "uvula", is the problem, a purpose built mouth piece called a "mandibular advancement splint" is used.
This shaped plastic device, is placed in the mouth prior to sleeping and is worn through the sleeping period.
The mouth piece is effective as it holds the airway open by lifting the soft palate and slightly bringing the lower jaw forward.
As you can see, with these non exhaustive examples, there is much to consider and it is not the case that one remedy will fix all.
Ultimately it is important to educate yourself as you are doing now and seek the assessment and advice of a relevant practitioner be it a GP, dentist or ENT.
There is simply too much to loose from poor sleep for all parties that are affected directly (the snorer) and indirectly (the snoree).
You may have congestion in your nose and throat that needs to be flushed...
You might have a deviating septum which is the wall of tissue between you nostrils or you may have lazy throat and/or tongue muscles.
Knowing what your problem is can be helpful in order to choose a suitable anti snoring device.
The main function of an anti snoring device is to alleviate the restriction of the nasal airway.
Nasal strips are a very popular aid that do just that and as a result are widely used.
The small adhesive backed plastic strips are placed over the nose in order to widen the nostril area, increasing the diameter of the nasal passage to allow the unrestricted flow of air through the nasal passage.
Nasal sprays are also an effective remedy used to clear blocked passages by the breakdown and removal of nasal secretions or mucus in the cavity.
An anti swelling agent in the spray also reduces swelling to the membranes on the interior walls of the nostrils whilst additional additives work to gently tighten the muscular structure of the throat in turn holding the shape for the unrestricted and open flow of breath.
A chin strap, whilst not an attractive fashion piece, is an aid that is designed to keep the mouth of the snorer shut during sleep.
With the mouth shut the snorer has no option but to breathe via the nasal airway, in turn limiting the amount of sound (if any) that is produced from the snorer.
(The majority of snoring sound is related to an open mouth).
The neoprene device wraps around the back of the head towards the top and under the chin keeping the jaw and mouth shut.
In the instance that a soft palate or otherwise know as a "uvula", is the problem, a purpose built mouth piece called a "mandibular advancement splint" is used.
This shaped plastic device, is placed in the mouth prior to sleeping and is worn through the sleeping period.
The mouth piece is effective as it holds the airway open by lifting the soft palate and slightly bringing the lower jaw forward.
As you can see, with these non exhaustive examples, there is much to consider and it is not the case that one remedy will fix all.
Ultimately it is important to educate yourself as you are doing now and seek the assessment and advice of a relevant practitioner be it a GP, dentist or ENT.
There is simply too much to loose from poor sleep for all parties that are affected directly (the snorer) and indirectly (the snoree).
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