Question by a’siangirl: Has anyone found an anti-snoring method/device that really works?
My husband snores, a lot… He is a mouth breather, which causes more snoring, when he rolls onto his back it is the worst. He doesn’t just stop breathing like with apnea, but sometimes his tongue falls back in his throat cutting off his breathing momentarily, so he adjusts, and then is soon snoring again! We’ve tried the sprays, mouth rinse, breathing strips, humidifiers, herbs, everything affordable. I don’t want to invest -0+ into a device and then have it not work. Any advice?
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Answer by UpTheIrons!!
Go to your dentist and question about a mandibular advancement splint. Basically what it does is place the mandible (bottom jaw) foward therefore opening that area of the throat which causes snoring. Working in a dental lab, I’ve made basic ones which are formed to your teeth like high end mouth guards which require an impression of your bite from your dentist and those run around 50$. I’ve also made ones that are a thousand times more complex that run in the thousands of dollars. CPAP machines also work, if he gets headaches in the mornings or gets tired easily during the day then more than likely his snoring is more along the lines of sleep apnea. CPAP machines work by maintaining a constant flow of air through your airway so the fleshy flap that causes snoring can’t go freely thus no more snoring and much more oxygen into your lungs so you enter a deeper sleep stage therefore are more rested.
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Question by unwonted: For those who can’t tolerate the CPAP machine has anyone had success with any other…?
…anti-snoring devices?
Hi, I have a CPAP machine for a mile case of sleep apnea but it isn’t very comfortable. I’m wondering if anyone would recommend any of the other devices available such as a mouthpiece, chin strap, special pillow, or any other device or method you may have tried? Thanks
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Answer by Beth
It is permanently vital to follow the directions of your physician – some types and degrees of sleep apnea can be helped with other devices than the CPAP machine but if you were prescribed the machine, it is doubtless because not anything will quite do the trick.
I have tried all of the items you suggested and eventually they did not work satisfactorily to help me to continue to breathe at night.
I know that the CPAP isnt the most comfortable piece of equipment, but you do get used to it (we are very adaptable, we humans) and for me, it has given me the best sleep ever in my life.
I would clearly see if your physician thinks you can make the substitutions.
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Question by Simon: Has anyone had sugery to stop snoring?
I suffer from snoring pretty terrible and my poor wife is loosing sleep. I’ve tried decongestion drugs, nasal rinses, nose clamps to keep the airways open and anti histamines. Does anyone know of anything that really stops snoring?
Has anyone undergone Radiofrequency palatoplasty or Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, have these helped?
I’ve had a test for sleep apnea and I get enough oxygen during the night, which is excellent. It just doesn’t help my wife. 
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Answer by smith0405
My daughter suffered alot from snoring. It caused her to have sleep apnea. As it turned out she had really large tonsils & adnoids. After her surgery she doesn’t snore at all. I don’t know if this helps any but excellent luck.
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