If you snore, you breathe through your mouth instead of your nose when you sleep. There are several causes of snoring, but the most common cause is lack of volume, or not enough room in your mouth for your tongue. The causes of loss of volume in your mouth can be several, but usually it is due to wearing of your teeth and insufficient arch size. The back of the tongue then blocks the airway against the back of your throat.
The muscles in soft tissues in a snorer's throat and mouth relax during sleep, making the breathing airway smaller. The space becomes constricted and the speed of air flowing through it increases, causing soft tissue to vibrate - excess body weight or use of alcohol and sedatives can further increase the severity.
A dentist-prescribed anti-snore oral device, which comfortably positions the lower jaw into a forward position, can help you stop snoring. The device increases the airway space and reduces air velocity, soft tissue vibration, and snoring up to 85% or more. The device can allow a person who snores to enjoy the benefits of a better and more restful night's sleep.
