Snoring Treatment
- One Third Of Population Snores
- What Causes Snoring?
- How Does The SILENT NITE Prevent Snoring?
- Breathing Is Easier With A SILENT NITE
- More Restful Sleep May Be In Your Future
One Third Of Population Snores
It is estimated that more than 80 million people in North America snore while sleeping. Spouses and children are often repeatedly disturbed during sleep by a snoring family member, which can be very unpleasant.
Snoring is dangerous. According to a UCLA School of Dentistry study, the struggle for breath at night can result in increasing blood pressure which can increase the risk of stroke. Fortunately, using the Silent Nite snore prevention device, dentists can now provide most persons with cost effective relief.
What Causes Snoring?
During sleep, the muscles and soft tissues in the throat and mouth relax making the breathing airway smaller. The decrease in airway space increases the velocity of air flowing through the airway during breathing. This causes vibrations in the soft tissues of the mouth and throat, and is what is referred to as 'snoring.' It should also be noted that sleep studies have shown that excess body weight, heavy alcohol use and other sedatives have been shown to increase the severity of snoring.
Surgical techniques to remove respiration impairing structures such as the uvula, enlarged tonsils and adenoids have been among the many attempted snoring remedies. These soft tissue surgical procedures have shown only moderate success rates (e.g. 20-40%). At certain levels of severity, complete blockage of the airway space by the soft tissues and tongue can occur. If the period of asphyxiation lasts longer than 10 seconds, this is called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA can be a serious medical condition, and your dentist may need to refer you to a sleep specialist. For the majority of snorers, however, the most affordable, non-invasive, comfortable, and effective snoring solution remains the dentist prescribed oral snoring preventative device, such as the SILENT NITE.
How Does The SILENT NITE Prevent Snoring?
Snoring research has also shown that custom fabricated dental devices worn at night that move the lower jaw into a forward position, increase the space in the airway tube which reduces air velocity and soft tissue vibration (snoring). By increasing the capacity of the airway and preventing soft tissue vibrations, snoring is eliminated. In clinical research studies, these dentist prescribed devices have exhibited initial snoring prevention success of between 70-100%.
The SILENT NITE device positions the lower jaw into a forward position by means of special connectors that are attached to transparent flexible upper & lower forms. The forms are custom laminated with heat and pressure to the dentist's model of your mouth. The fit is excellent and comfortable.
Breathing Is Easier With A SILENT NITE
SILENT NITE devices do not interfere with breathing through the mouth. Even in cases of congested nasal passages the device prevents snoring and allows uninhibited oral breathing. Small movements of the jaw joint (temporomandibular joint or TMJ) are possible while wearing the device. This movement helps minimize stiffness in the joints of the jaw in the morning. The device may produce a slight sensation of the jaws being out of alignment upon wakening. This feeling will subside in minutes. SILENT NITE devices help produce a deeper, more restful sleep by preventing snoring.
More Restful Sleep May Be In Your Future
Your dentist has a simple take-home checklist that, when filled out with your partner, will help determine the exact design of your SILENT NITE. Your dentist will be able to advise you whether this device could help you and your loved ones obtain better, more healthful, and restful sleep.