Tips on Wearing an Anti Snoring Mouthpiece with an Underbite

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Tips on Wearing an Anti Snoring Mouthpiece with an Underbite

 

The majority of anti snoring mouthpieces ordered online are a one-size-fits-all type of device which is set up for a normal overbite.  If you have an underbite then these types of devices will not have your lower jaw positioned far enough forward to be effective.  This incorrect position will not move the tongue forward enough to open the airway and stop your snoring or sleep apnea.

The Ultimate Stop Snoring Solution is the only anti snoring mouthpiece available online that is customized for an underbite.  It is classified as an adjustable mandibular advancement device, which means that it is customized for your underbite by setting the lower mouthpiece forward in 3 different positions.  The 3 devices in the set incrementally move your lower jaw forward, which in turn moves your tongue forward and away from the back of the palate, the uvula and the back wall of the airway to stop snoring. 

Everyone's anatomy is different so this approach allows you to find the device that best prevents the tongue from collapsing backward during sleep and keeps the airway open, eliminating the snoring and/or sleep apnea.

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Tips on Wearing a Snoring Mouthpiece with a Severe Overbite

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Tips on Wearing a Snoring Mouthpiece with a Severe Overbite

The majority of anti snoring mouthpieces ordered online are a one-size-fits-all type of device which are set up for a normal overbite.  If you have a severe overbite then these types of devices will have your lower jaw positioned too far forward.  This incorrect position overstretches the tissues in the back of the airway and not only makes the device ineffective for snoring and sleep apnea, but also makes it uncomfortable to wear if you have a severe overbite. 

The Ultimate Stop Snoring Solution is the only snore mouthpiece available online that is customized for a severe overbite.  It is classified as an adjustable mandibular advancement device which means that it is customized for your severe overbite by setting the lower mouthpiece forward in 3 different positions.  The 3 snoring devices in the set incrementally move your lower jaw forward, which in turn moves your tongue forward and away from the back of the palate, the uvula and the back wall of the airway to stop snoring. 

Everyone's anatomy is different so this approach allows you to find the device that best prevents the tongue from collapsing backward during sleep, and keeps the airway open, eliminating the snoring and/or sleep apnea.

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Wearing an Anti Snoring Mouthpiece over Crowns or Braces

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Wearing an Anti Snoring Mouthpiece over Crowns or Braces

Depending on how an anti snoring mouthpiece is constructed, it may or may not work well if used over crowns or dental implants.  The majority of anti snoring mouthpieces found online, such as PureSleep, RipSnore and Snoremate use trays that are filled with a thermoplastic material.  After this material is heated and molded to the teeth it takes an impression of the teeth and locks around the teeth.  This can create a lot of force on an individual tooth each time the device is removed from the mouth.  If a crown or dental implant is not secured well or is fragile, it could be removed or damaged when this type of snoring mouthpiece is removed.

Unlike most other anti snoring mouthpieces on the market, the Ultimate Stop Snoring Solution devices are not filled with a thermoplastic material.  The snoring devices in the Ultimate Stop Snoring Solution consist of trays that are made with a thermoplastic material that allows molding to the outside of the teeth.   By eliminating the thermoplastic filling inside the trays this prevents the material from locking around your teeth, consequently eliminating the possibility of loosening or damaging crowns or teeth.  This design also makes for a much more comfortable fit by not locking around the teeth.

Anti snoring mouthpieces that are not filled with a thermoplastic material such as the Ultimate Stop Snoring Solution can work with Invisalign orthodontic trays.  If orthodontic treatment involves conventional braces that use brackets and wires attached to the teeth, then an anti snoring mouthpiece should not be used. 

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How to Wear a Snoring Mouthpiece with Dentures or Partials

 

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How to Wear a Snoring Mouthpiece with Dentures or Partials

 

Snoring devices can work with missing teeth, removable partials or dentures depending on the design and materials used in the anti snoring device.

 

If missing teeth are not replaced by a bridge, partial or denture,  anti snoring devices made from thermoplastic materials, such as the Ultimate Stop Snoring Solution, work well is there are at least 10 teeth on the upper and 10 teeth on the lower. If a snoring mouthpiece is made from non-thermoplastic materials, such as zQuiet or Snoremenders, then the mouthpiece cannot be adapted to areas where the teeth are missing.

 

When it comes to using an anti snoring device with dentures or removable partials some snoring devices work better than others.  With dentures the best combination is an upper denture opposing lower natural teeth.  When you use an anti snoring device the lower jaw is moved forward which creates some force against the lower front teeth.  With lower natural teeth, depending on how forward your lower jaw needs to be positioned to stop the snoring, this force ranges from not being detectable to feeling a slight amount of pressure against the front of the lower teeth. 

 

If you have an upper denture and a lower removable partial, the anti snoring device would function the same as if you had all of your lower natural teeth.  The challenge comes when you have full upper and lower dentures.

 

The Ultimate Stop Snoring Solution is one of the few anti snoring mouthpieces that can work with full upper and lower dentures.  The dentures must have very good retention, i.e., upper and lower ridges with adequate height to prevent the dentures from slipping forward or backward. You would need to wear the dentures at night with a denture adhesive to ensure that they stay in place while wearing the Ultimate Stop Snoring Solution mouthpiece. 
 
If your lower ridge is flat, then in order for the Ultimate Stop Snoring Solution to work you would also need to wear a chin strap to secure your lower denture. 

An upper removable partial in combination with either lower natural teeth or a lower partial does not pose any problems when using an anti snoring mouthpiece. 

If you have an upper removable partial opposing a full lower denture then the Ultimate Stop Snoring Solution would work the same as described above—it would require using a denture adhesive and possibly a chin strap to secure the lower denture.

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Can I Use an Anti Snoring Mouthpiece as a CPAP Alternative?

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Can I use an anti snoring mouthpiece as a CPAP alternative? 

Unfortunately less than half of all CPAP users can tolerate this option to control their sleep apnea.  If you are currently struggling to use CPAP then a mouthpiece that moves your lower jaw and tongue forward to open the airway may be a solution. 

 

But not all mouthpieces are created equal.  A mouthpiece that stops snoring may or may not control your apnea.  The reason comes down to finding that optimal lower jaw position that moves the tongue away from both the palate and back wall of the airway enough to eliminate sleep apnea. 

 

Most anti snoring mouthpieces found online are a one-size-fits-all product and cannot be adjusted to find that optimal position to open your airway enough to stop sleep apnea.  These types of devices move your jaw forward about 50% of your maximum forward jaw position.  This amount of forward positioning or mandibular advancement usually only opens the airway completely for about 35-40% of the people who use that type of device. 

 

And if you do find one of these one-size-fits-all devices stops your snoring, it is possible that your tongue may still be blocking the back wall of the airway enough that you still would suffer from sleep apnea. 

 

Anti-snoring mouthpieces that are adjustable, like the Ultimate Stop Snoring Solution, move your lower jaw forward in small increments, up to 80% of your maximum forward position.  By moving the jaw forward in steps and bringing it farther forward, there is a much greater chance that you can successfully control your sleep apnea by getting the tongue away from the back wall of the airway. 

 

Similar to lab fabricated mouthpieces made by dentists to stop snoring and control sleep apnea, the Ultimate Stop Snoring Solution should be evaluated with pulse oximetry (to check oxygen levels while you sleep) and ultimately checked with a sleep study.  Sleep apnea can be a serious medical condition and it is important that you discuss using a mouthpiece for your apnea with your physician so that follow up testing can be done.

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The Truth about Home Snoring Remedies

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Which home snoring remedies are proven to work the best?

It is difficult to find a clinical study for most home remedies for snoring.  From herbal snoring remedies to stop snoring exercises, you will find hundreds of different opinions, some good and some not so good.  But this isn't to say that some home snoring remedies are not worth trying.

In this article we will mainly discuss behavioral therapies since these have the best known record of helping reduce snoring.  Notice I said “reduce” as almost all home snoring remedies by themselves are not a cure for snoring, but an aid to reduce snoring.

So here’s the list:
1.)    Develop a consistent sleep pattern.  Sleep deprivation is known to cause heavy snoring.  So go to bed at a reasonable hour and try to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night.
2.)    Avoid the use of sleeping pills.  If you do suffer from insomnia, melatonin is a helpful natural supplement.
3.)    Avoid antihistamines at night.  During allergy season sleep with windows closed and invest in an air purifier to decrease irritants.
4.)    During the winter use a humidifier in your bedroom.  Dry air can lead to nasal problems which contributes to snoring.
5.)    Limit eating before bedtime.  Try not to eat a heavy meal within an hour of bedtime and avoid snacks that take a long time to digest.
6.)    Avoid dairy products before bedtime.  Dairy products can contribute to a mucous build up that leads to snoring.
7.)    Quit smoking.  Mucous is secreted in the throat and lungs of a smoker that aggravates snoring.
8.)    Do not consume alcoholic beverages within three hours of bedtime.  Alcohol over-relaxes the throat muscles and causes snoring.
9.)    Being overweight is a main cause of snoring.  Neck size increases with being overweight.  Also a neck size of 17” or more for males and 16” or more for females can put you at high risk for developing sleep apnea.  A weight loss program combined with 30 minutes of moderate physical activity per day can have a tremendous effect in reducing and even eliminating snoring.
10.)    Elevate the head of the bed.
Use a positional sleeping device to eliminate back sleeping.  An inexpensive way to make a positional sleeping device is to place several tennis balls in a tube sock and sew it to the back of a tee shirt.  This will definitely keep you off of your back while sleeping. Positional sleeping devices found online however, are a more comfortable option.
12.)    Try using a snore pillow or sleep apnea pillow.

Sometimes combining several home remedies if the most effective approach.  Usually most snorers also need the help of anti snoring mouthpiece like the Ultimate Stop Snoring Solution to eliminate the major cause of snoring, the tongue relaxing against the palate and back wall of the airway.

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How does an Apnea Mouth Guard Differ from a Snoring Mouthpiece?

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How does an apnea mouth guard differ from a snoring mouthpiece? 

It is estimated that more than 50% of those who try CPAP either cannot tolerate it or quit using it in less than 12 months.  If they are referred to a dentist for a sleep apnea appliance (apnea mouthpiece), often treatment is not initiated due to the high cost and low insurance reimbursement rates. 

Another option available is a specialized type of anti snoring device.  But only a couple of the snoring devices available online can function as an apnea mouthpiece.

A mouth guard that helps control or stop sleep apnea basically functions the same as an anti snoring mouthpiece.  Both move your lower jaw and tongue forward, which is also referred to as mandibular advancement.  By moving your tongue forward and away from the soft palate and back wall of the airway, the airway opens and becomes unblocked. 

Mouthpieces used to control sleep apnea move the lower jaw forward in small increments.  This is important as it allows you to find the optimal position where the airway has the most opening.  Anti snoring mouthpieces that are lab fabricated by dentists function the same way and have an excellent success rate. 

However, most anti snoring mouthpieces that you can buy online are a one-size-fits-all type device and are not adjustable for jaw and tongue position.  These devices only place your lower jaw forward in one position and have lower success rates for stopping snoring.  Usually they are set to move your lower jaw forward about 50% of your maximum forward position.  This position only completely stops snoring for about 35-40% of the people who use it.  Consequently, not being adjustable, these devices could not be used to treat sleep apnea. 

There are two exceptions when searching for anti snoring devices online.  Both of these products, the Somnoguard AP and the Ultimate Stop Snoring Solution move the lower jaw forward in small increments similar to a sleep apnea mouth guard or a lab fabricated snoring mouthpiece.  The Ultimate Stop Snoring Solution however, is less than half the cost of the Somnoguard AP, plus it is made in the USA.

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