I’m not alone: According to a chapter on snoring in Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine (Fifth Edition), “about 40% of the adult population” snores. This is made worse since we use silk pillowcases, which are a bit more slippery than normal pillowcases,” she says. The most important consideration when choosing an anti-snoring mouthpiece (also known as a mouthguard) is whether you prefer the manual jaw advancement of an MAD or the tongue-restraining suction of a TRD. The GP may do a blood test or refer you to a specialist for treatment or further tests if they're not sure what the cause is. Snoring is caused by things such as your tongue, mouth, throat or airways in your nose vibrating as you breathe.

Tongue retaining devices (TRDs) grip the tongue and prevent it from falling into the back of the throat, which commonly causes snoring for back sleepers.Ease of Cleaning: For best results, we recommend rinsing your anti-snoring mouthpiece in hot water after each use.

Many people – including those with braces or dentures – won’t be able to use them, and a prescription is normally required. John did snore a little more quietly and he felt he could breathe easier through his nose when he wore the strips. Cleaning instructions vary by model, but you’ll want to sterilize the mouthpiece with hot water after each use. You do not need a prescription to purchase this mouthpiece, and it is FDA-cleared for adults 18 and older who snore. If you’d like to learn about each of our mouthpiece and mouthguard picks, we’ve summarized our findings below.While effective for many, you may find that anti-snoring mouthpieces and mouthguards are not right for you. Most prescription anti-snoring appliances are MADs custom-fitted for your upper and lower teeth using dental impressions.