Up to 50% of the UK adult population suffer because of snoring.
Snoring is perceived as a real social taboo.
We don’t talk about our snoring and we mock those who snore. However, science is making us more aware of the real nature of snoring and the potential negative health issues associated with it

WHAT IS SNORING?
Snoring results from a partial closure of your airway during sleep.
When you sleep the muscles in your neck relax and under certain conditions the soft tissue in the upper throat vibrates, which makes you SNORE.

WHY DOES IT HAPPEN?
Snorers are often made to feel guilty, however the causes of snoring are often beyond their control. Certain factors increase the chances of being a snorer:-

Physiology – We cannot help the way we are built and some of us are more likely to snore for this reason.

Sex – Men tend on average to have more tissue around the neck and are therefore more prone to snoring.

Excess body weight – If you are overweight then there tends to be more pressure on your throat when you sleep.

Age – As we age our muscles become weaker and this can lead to weaker throat muscles.

Lifestyle – Some people snore after drinking alcohol or taking sleeping tablets due to the extra relaxation caused in the neck and throat.

WHAT EFFECTS DOES IT HAVE?
Snoring leads to broken sleep for the partner and the person who snores. Sleep science is increasing in importance and studies have shown that the lack of sleep caused by snoring has some of the wide reaching effects listed below.

Daytime sleepiness, lack of energy, poor motivation, driving while tired, higher stress levels, less effectiveness at work, increased blood pressure, headaches, relationship issues.

WHAT ARE THE CHOICES?
Invasive surgical procedures vary in effectiveness and are not the preferred choice for most patients.

Facial masks are effective in maintaining a clear airway by using positive air pressure, however this treatment tends to be accepted by suffers of severe Obstructive sleep Apnoea.

Low cost “Boil and bite” mouthguards, sprays and other gadgets often do not work, especially in the long term. In addition there is very little clinical evidence to support their use.

Mandibular Advancement Splints – there are a number of different devices which give a variable performance.

The SLEEPWELL appliance, which we offer, appears one of the most clinically effective.

In conjunction with Solutions 4 Snoring we can provide a custom made appliance which is supported by well-researched clinical data.
In scientific trials the device is acceptable to 98% of patients.
SLEEPWELL has been designed for maximum patient comfort and it is therefore simply placed into the mouth before going to bed. Whilst sleeping, SLEEPWELL holds the lower jaw forward by as little as 2-3mm. This alleviates the pressure at the back of the throat to eliminate or reduce snoring.

PROCEDURE
Following an assessment by the dentist as to your suitability for the treatment, and diagnosis, impressions of the mouth are taken and an appliance will be custom-made to accurately fit you.

Useful links
www.solutions4snoring.com