Snoring prevention · Lewes, DE
Snoring prevention, quiet nights again.
More than 80 million people in North America snore. It affects your sleep and the sleep of everyone around you, and it can be a sign of bigger health problems. Luckily, chronic snoring can be treated.
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An anti-snoring device may help if
Any of these sound familiar.
- Your partner says you snore loudly
- You wake up with a dry mouth
- You feel tired after a full night
- Snoring wakes you up
- You’ve tried nasal strips without luck
Could it be sleep apnea? Loud snoring with pauses in breathing should be checked.
What causes snoring
A narrow airway makes the sound.
When the muscles and soft tissues in your throat and mouth relax, the airway narrows. Air squeezing through makes those tissues vibrate, and that’s the snore.
Relaxed throat tissue
The most common cause. Soft tissue relaxes during sleep and narrows the air passage.
Excess body weight
Extra tissue around the neck can press on the airway.
Alcohol
Drinking relaxes throat muscles even more than normal sleep does.
Sleep aids and sedatives
Certain medications relax the muscles that keep your airway open.
Obstructive sleep apnea
Loud, chronic snoring can be a sign of OSA, a serious sleep condition.
Congestion and allergies
A blocked nose pushes you to breathe through your mouth.
Mandibular advancement device
Is a MAD comfortable? Simply, yes.
A mandibular advancement device (MAD) gently holds your lower jaw forward, opening up the airway so you breathe better and sleep quietly. It’s made to be so comfortable you won’t notice you’re wearing it.
First few mornings? You may notice slight jaw stiffness. It’s temporary and fades soon after you remove the device.
- Gently keeps your lower jaw forward
- Opens space in your airway
- Some designs keep the tongue from falling back
- You can still breathe with your mouth open
- Works even with congestion or allergies
- Custom-fitted to your teeth
Getting your device
Fitted for you, quiet from night one.
Every device is fitted to your individual condition.
Consultation
We talk about your snoring, check your mouth and airway, and screen for signs of sleep apnea.
Impressions
We take impressions of your teeth so your device is made to fit precisely and comfortably.
Fitting your MAD
We fit your device, adjust how far it moves your jaw forward, and show you how to wear and clean it.
Follow-up
We check in on how you and your partner are sleeping and fine-tune the fit if needed.
Related care
Better sleep, better health.
Sleep apnea therapy
Oral appliances for obstructed breathing at night.
Occlusal guards
Protect your teeth from nighttime grinding.
TMJ / TMD treatment
Relief for jaw pain and morning headaches.
Prosthodontics
Specialist care that includes sleep disorders.
Dental exams & cleanings
We can spot signs of sleep problems at checkups.
Common questions
Snoring FAQ
Have another question about snoring? Call us and we’ll be glad to help.
- What causes snoring?
- Usually, relaxed muscles and soft tissues in the throat and mouth narrow the airway. Air passing through makes the tissues vibrate. Weight, alcohol, sedatives and sleep apnea can also contribute.
- Is snoring a health problem?
- It can be. Snoring affects your sleep quality and your family’s, and it can be a sign of other major health issues like obstructive sleep apnea.
- What is a mandibular advancement device?
- A MAD is a specially designed dental device that gently holds your lower jaw forward, increasing the space in your airway so you can breathe better and sleep quietly.
- Is a MAD comfortable?
- Yes. It’s designed so you can sleep without noticing it. You may have slight jaw stiffness for the first few mornings, but it’s temporary.
- Can I breathe through my mouth with it in?
- Yes. A MAD doesn’t prevent mouth breathing, and it can stop snoring even for patients with sinus congestion or allergies.
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Ready for a quiet night’s sleep?
Call our team at Carpenter’s Crossing in Lewes to schedule a snoring consultation.
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