How To Tackle Sleep Apnea With A Sleep Apnea Mouthpiece

by Julian MacDowell

If you are a sleep apnea sufferer or a snorer, you may be interested in the huge range of snoring aids that are available online today. From chin straps to special pillows to the well known oral mouthpieces, there is likely to be something to help reduce or even eliminate you sleep disorder. A bit of research, a look at the online sleep apnea mouthpiece reviews, and a visit to your healthcare professional may be a good way to decide what to buy.

Snoring and sleep apnea are very often linked and a sleep apnea suffer is often a snorer. A snorer however, does not need to necessarily suffer from sleep apnea. And if your conditions are only mild to moderate, you may well find that snoring aids can provide the relief you need.

The devices that are known as sleep apnea mouthpieces are a gumshield like device that fits into the mouth and keeps the airway clear at night. You can spend a lot of money on custom made dental appliances from a dental specialist, but most people find that, with proper fitting as per the manufacturers instruction, the over-the-counter models seem to work just fine.

The relief I got from my snoring and sleep apnea was really good, after wearing the mouthpiece for a couple of months. it works by keeping the tissues of the soft palate and throat from vibrating or collapsing, thus blocking the airway. It gave me a little discomfort for a few days, but that subsided after 3 or 4 days.

There are a plethora of other useful aids for snorers and sleep apnea patients. Chin straps, CPAP therapy, molded pillows and masks can all help. It's worth chatting with your medical practitioner to see if they can help you too.

Julian MacDowell has been a sufferer of chronic sleep complaints for most of his life. His use of a snore aids have helped him to all but overcome the problem. He offers advice and reviews on his website at www.sleepapneamouthpiece.net.