subject: Tips To Pick The Right Stop Snore Mouth Guard [print this page] You snore, and it has finally become such an issue for you and your partner that you've decided to take some action and find a cure. You're tired of being tired when you wake up, not at all refreshed and ready for the day as you should be. Your partner is also tired of being tired because you constantly wake her up with your snoring. You think a stop snore mouth guard might work for you, but you're nearly overwhelmed by the number of choices and the range of prices. How do you know which one to pick?
Understand why you snore
If you snore because you have a chronic nasal condition, then a mouth guard may not work for you. If you snore through your nose a mouth guard may not work, although some are designed specifically to work only if the user breathes through the nose. Your partner can help you determine why you snore (since she's awake anyway), but you may need to see a qualified medical professional to nail down the specific cause.
Expensive isn't necessarily better
All stop snore mouth guards work basically the same way. They work by gently moving the jaw slightly forward, helping to keep the airway unblocked during sleep. Some mouthpieces will hold the tongue forward as well to keep it from sliding to the back of the mouth during sleep, obstructing the airway and causing you to snore.
Costs, however, vary widely. Many mouth guards are only available by prescription through your dentist. By the time you've completed the exam, the fittings, and have the device in hand, you could be out several hundred dollars.
Mouth guards are also available in most drug stores and online. Amazon, for example, sells any number of anti-snoring mouth guards. Prices can range from as low as $15 to as much as $150 or more.
It might be a wise idea to try an inexpensive model to see if it works for you. Read some reviews on it, if possible. See if you are comfortable with it at night. Some people just can't get accustomed to having something in their mouth at night. Others find their gums get irritated if the plastic the mouth guard is made of is too hard.
Understand the side effects of wearing a mouth guard
Yes, there are side effects that put some people off. Some people complain of a dry mouth. Others complain of excessive drooling. As previously mentioned, some can't tolerate the guard in their mouth while they sleep.
Don't let this put you off trying a mouth guard. Most side effects subside after a few nights. Just understand that you will need some time to adjust to something new and give the guard a chance.
If you follow these tips you can find a stop snore mouth guard that will work for you. The payoff is restful sleep for both you and your partner.
