Approximatley 18 million Americans have suffered from sleep apnea. This can be a dangerous problem that can lead to death. The blockage of air can cause increased blood pressure and a lack of oxygen in the brain and can lead to a heart attack.

What Causes Our Snoring?

1. Heredity
2. Age
3. Being a Male
4. Being Overweight
5. Our position During Sleep
6. Alcohol Consumption

So snoring can be caused by many things. Some things can be corrected by mere changes in our everyday routine and at night.  Head and neck position is a key to aleviate the problem of snoring. Tempur pedic makes a great pillow, my wife and I use one. Proper position is everything. Sleeping on your side instead of back can help as well. Waht if you need more than a couple of sleep adjustments?

Snoring Products

The Silent Nite appliance is designed to increase airway space in your mouth and throat. This device allows jaw movement with no stiffness at morning light. This product created a deep sleep and prevents snoring from occuring.

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"Silent Nite positions the lower jaw into a forward position by means of special connectors that are attached to the upper and lower forms. These forms are custom laminated with heat and pressure to the dentist’s model of your mouths providing an excellent and comfortable fit with minimal size to the appliance." - Dentalgentlecare

Palatal Implantation is a procedure, relatively new, that under anesthesia, Small plastic implants, about an inch-long, are inserted into the soft palate with a syringe type instrument. Scar tissue then builds up around the area of the implants, causing the tissue in the soft palate to stiffen diminishing the muscle movements that cause snoring. It is new and expensive. You may want to try a nose clip or mask that sends air into your airway.

As always, check with your doctor to find out which is best for you.