What is a Snoring Mouth Guard and How Does it Work?
Many people who snore have found great relief with the use of a snoring mouth guard, a small oral appliance that you wear during sleep that helps to keep your mouth in place so that you’ll snore much less. For your own health and alertness, you should consider this — but also for those who are nearby! Let’s take a closer look at how a snoring mouth guard works and how you can get one for yourself.
Typically a snoring mouth guard resembles the kind of mouth guard that could be worn by a professional athlete. Resting comfortably in the mouth, they gently maintain a forward position of the jaw. This helps to keep the mouth from falling open during sleep so you’ll be less likely to breathe through your mouth, which in turn will cut down on how much you snore. {The mouth often does not keep the alignment that it’s supposed to have during sleep and often this misalignment can cause snoring.} All parts of the mouth usually relax when you are asleep and this can be avoided by using a snoring mouth guard.
While it might sound strange to be sleeping with a snoring mouth guard, they’re typically very comfortable and some report that they actually relieve some pain and tension in the jaw. When the mouth relaxes it can “lean” against this guard and keep the muscles from getting tense in response. There is less of a chance of the jaw being extended, or used to the extreme, if the muscles are in proper alignment.
Usually a snoring mouth guard needs to be fitted by your doctor since it needs to fit your mouth exactly. It should be of your size otherwise a looser one would be useless and a tighter one uncomfortable. You can ask your dentist also to take your size and make a customized snoring mouth guard for you.
While insurance coverage may not be available for purchase of a snoring mouth guard, users report that the money is well spent. Using them properly and regularly can mean getting better sleep and less pain associated with chronic and consistent snoring. If you’re a snorer, for your sake, as well as those in your household, consider this and talk with your physician or dental expert about it.