Snoring & snoring devices
Approximately 41% of adults in the UK snore which means almost half of the UK may have interrupted sleep from themselves or their partner.
Snoring can be constant or intermittent but it can have a big effect on the quality of sleep, relationships and overall health.
What causes snoring?
Snoring can be caused by multiple factors such as your tongue, mouth, throat or airways in your nose vibrating as you breathe. It happens when you sleep as these parts of the body relax.
Why do people snore?
Overweight
Smoking
Being drunk
Taking sleeping pills
Natural anatomy- soft palate, swollen tonsils or narrow airways
How to prevent snoring?
If overweight, try to lose some weight to see if that helps
Reduce alcohol/cigarette consumption
Sleep on your side. Try putting a pillow behind your back so you don't roll back over when you are asleep
Consider a snoring prevention device
Snore guards:
Snore guards, also known as mandibular advancement device, is a device that is worn at night and is designed to push the lower jaw forward which helps keep the airway open.
Many users note improvement within the first few nights.
Snore guards at Dental Smiles:
At Dental Smiles, we offer the Sleepwell snoring device designed by S4S. It is their key product for the treatment of snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnoea. The Sleepwell is the most patient-friendly MAS on the market with a success rate of over 80% (in fully apnoeic patients). It is also the most technically advanced. Tested in a randomised controlled cross-over trial against CPAP and a placebo.
It is designed with internal splint fixing, allowing lips to close around the device to prevent dryness and/or excess salivation associated with other splints. High levels of patient comfort meant that during clinical trials over 98% of patients found the device acceptable.
Benefits:
Internal fixings result in high patient comfort
Full-patient adjustment
Soft, slim-lined two-piece device meaning full lateral movement
Freedom of movement, reducing likelihood of appliance becoming dislodged
Mitigates potential TMJ stress
Clinically proven and effective
There are other snoring devices on the market that claim to prevent snoring. As a dental practice, we make a bespoke snore guard that has proven results. Even some of our team members have bought one for their partner!
How do I get a snore guard?
To get a snore guard made with us, you would need to book in for an Itero scan where the dentist will take a 3D scan of the teeth to send to the lab. A few weeks later, you will come back in and the dentist will fit your bespoke snore guard, checking it’s comfortable. You then wear it every night and both you and your partner can have a great night's sleep.
How much do snore guards cost?
At Dental Smiles, our snore guards are £540. This includes the Itero scan fee and the appliance.
If you’re looking for a dentist near you in Essex, our Chelmsford dentists at Dental Smiles Chelmsford can help. Contact us on info@dentalsmileschelmsford.co.uk or 01245 251198
