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Non-Dental Stop Snoring Devices

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Non-Dental Stop Snoring Devices

If you are like me and have a spouse that snores as she says “like a freight train” there are potential underlying health issues that may be accompanying those awful noises. It is always our advice that if you are a snorer that experiences excessive daytime sleepiness. You should be evaluated to determine if you are suffering with an obstructive sleep disorder.

Unfortunately many of us don’t want to go through the hassle or inconvenience of a sleep study in a foreign bedroom. So hear are some novelty suggestion to help with the snoring while keeping in mind that you are not treating the underlying disease.

Breathe Right strips are spring-like devices that are adhered to your nose that help to open airway. A friend of mine who has been diagnoses with Sleep Apnea uses these and says they are effective in helping him decrease his snoring, or at least that what his spouse says.

Another alternative to help decrease your snoring is the anti-snore shirt called REMATEE. This T-shirt worn during sleep has 3 pockets on its back side. Within those pockets are placed foam inserts. These inserts provide resistance that prevent you form rolling onto your back; the most popular position for snoring. Some people have even reported placing tennis balls into the pockets to create a harder surface to again prevent them form rolling on to their back.

If you have any other questions with regards to sleep disorders please give us a call at 561-394-9000. We can arrange an appointment to determine if you indeed have an obstructive sleep disorder and get you started on your way to improved healthier sleep.

Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.