Snoring Prevention

While snoring is a common problem for many people, it can also be a major sign of other complications that can affect your health. It is estimated that more than 80 million people in North America snore while sleeping, which not only affects the quality of sleep that the snoring person gets, but also their loved ones, such as spouses, children, and other family members. Luckily, there is a way to treat chronic snoring.

What causes snoring?

Snoring can be the result of several factors. Typically, snoring results when the muscles of the throat and tongue relax, and together with the soft tissues of the airway they cause a narrowing and vibration of the tissues surrounding the airway. The decrease in space through the airway makes it harder for each breath to get through, and when it does get through the airway passage, it moves over the soft tissues in the mouth and throat causing a vibration which results in the snoring sound.

Other causes of snoring may include:

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Excess body weight
Alcohol consumption
Certain sleep aides or sedative drugs

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Treatment

What is a mandibular advancement device?

If you snore at night, then a mandibular advancement device (MAD) may represent a solution and a better night’s sleep!

The MAD is a specially designed, custom dental device to be worn at night. It keeps the lower jaw, or mandible, in a comfortable forward, Neuromuscular position holding the tongue forward thereby increasing the space between the airway passage, helping you breathe better and get a full, quiet night’s sleep.

Mandibular Advancement Devices are not only an effective treatment for snoring, but are also the treatment of choice for mild and moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and for people with severe Sleep Apnea who are CPAP intolerant.