Air passes through the nose or mouth and goes down the airway into the lungs. This makes no sound.

The tongue relaxes back and blocks the airway until you gasp or choke to move the tongue forward and open the airway again. During this time, oxygen levels in your body drop, this is related to increases in blood pressure, stroke and heart problems.

Worn only at night, the mouthguard clicks onto your teeth to hold the jaw slightly forward. As the tongue is attached to the lower jaw, the tongue is held forward thus opening the airway and increasing airflow. No-one will see that you are wearing it as it fits discretely and completely within your mouth reducing snoring and the harmful risks associated with sleep apnoea.

The Snorefix works in a similar way to an orthotic in your shoe that holds you in correct alignment as long as it is worn. You are still able to open and close your mouth, yawn, drink water or speak. It is smaller than a sport mouthguard and slightly larger than invisible braces. It can be made with no metal parts.

A Snorefix mouthguard is most similar to a “grinding splint” that a dentist makes to stop damage to your teeth by clenching or grinding. If you need a grinding splint, the Snorefix mouthguard can protect your teeth from wear at the same time as treating your snoring and sleep apnoea – bonus!

You can carry a Snorefix in your pocket – and your hand luggage.

In the same way that elite athletes may have a preferred brand of sneaker that’s designed for their sport, it doesn’t mean that one brand is superior to another. It means that one sneaker is more comfortable and works best on that unique individual’s foot. We will select a style of Snorefix mouthguard together that you feel is right for you.

The decision as to which style to utilise usually takes into account the following:

–  Dentures: A full upper denture and partial lower denture are suitable for a certain style of Snorefix Mouthguard.

– Jaw joint pain or problems: This is not a contra-indication and a Snorefix can often alleviate jaw discomfort. It does however impact design choice.

– History of clenching or grinding.

–  Pre-existing gum disease, missing teeth, large restorations, crowns, bridges or dental implants: A design is crafted to ensure they are not under excess pressure.

– Range of motion of the lower jaw.

– The severity of the sleep apnoea.

– Medical history and factors that may make one style easier to manage than another style.

– Who will make the adjustments – eg you or a carer and their availability

– Gender

– Personal preference

Snorefix Clinic is not affiliated with a particular appliance manufacturer or laboratory and therefore can recommend the style of mouthguard that is best suited to you.

Logic would suggest that the further forward your jaw is held, the better for opening your airway, however this can put a strain on your teeth and jaw joints. So to ensure you are comfortable, all Snorefix mouthguards are titratable. Titration (adjusting in small increments to bring the lower jaw forward slowly), ensures you can comfortably reduce pressure on your teeth and jaw joints whilst slowly bringing your jaw forward over time, opening your airway to reduce your snoring and sleep apnoea. You are always in control of how you titrate your Snorefix so that you can be comfortable at all times.

Your snoring and sleep apnoea can be treated in just three easy steps. Call now for an obligation free appointment.