How do anti snoring devices work?

Do you snore loudly, or are you having a tough time sleeping because your partner snores loudly? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, hold on and read the information provided below—brought to you by The Dental Solutions Thane.

Snoring is not just an annoying sound you make while sleeping. This can be linked to certain underlying conditions like sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition with insufficient oxygen supply to the brain during sleep. Sleep apnea can be of two types: obstructive and central. The central sleep apnea is when the brain does not emit the signals for breathing. In the obstructive type, there is an obstruction to the airflow due to the position of the lower jaw, tongue fallback, or the narrowing of the air passages. In sleep apnea, the breathing stops intermittently, and the person wakes up suddenly. The most common symptom of sleep apnea is snoring. So, if you or your partner snores, you must have an examination done to identify the root cause. We will discuss how oral anti snoring devices can help and how anti-snoring devices work.

Other symptoms of sleep apnea

• Morning headaches
• Fatigue
• Low focus
• Poor quality of sleep
• Gasping of air during sleep

Diagnosis of sleep apnea

The gold standard of diagnosis is polysomnography, which detects various parameters and monitors them while you are asleep like:

• Brain waves
• Eye movement
• Oxygen saturation
• Heart rate

Sleep Apnea Treatment – Oral anti snoring devices

Oral appliance therapy  

There are three major types of oral anti-snoring devices: mandibular advancement devices, tongue stabilizing devices, and rapid maxillary expansion devices.

Mandibular advancement device

It is also called the protrusion device or advancement splint. This device is attached to the upper and lower teeth. It aims to move the tongue forward by protruding the mandible forward. By moving the jaw ahead, we also place the tongue forward, allowing the passage to be clear for the airway. 

Tongue stabilizing device

TSD is a tongue-retraining device that helps position the tongue forward. It works like a suction attached to the tongue, holding it from falling backward. TSD prevents airway obstruction caused by tongue fallback. 

RME or Rapid maxillary expansion devices

It is mainly indicated in children during their growing years. The aim is to expand the palate bones during the developmental years.  

Benefits of oral anti snoring devices

All the oral anti-snoring devices are easy to carry and work without a power supply. They are safe and comfortable to use. They reduce snoring symptoms by effectively managing the sleep apnea component. 

Is it painful?

No, the entire process of fabrication and working of these oral devices is entirely painless and hassle-free

How do I decide? 

The question here arises: which one is the best device for you? To determine eligibility, you must complete a clinical examination to understand the root cause. Based on the diagnosis of the problem, our experts at The Dental Solutions Thane have chosen the best device for you. Get your appointment booked now!