Snoring splints: Made by the dentist

Snoring is widespread: around one in four people snores. Those affected often feel tired and unrested. Their partners often also suffer from lack of sleep. Preventing snoring is therefore not only important for your own well-being and that of your partner. It is especially important for overall health, as lack of sleep has negative effects on many areas of mental and physical well-being.

Snoring splints are an effective remedy against snoring. They are worn while you sleep and open the throat area to such an extent that there are fewer breathing difficulties and annoying snoring can be prevented. In collaboration with various specialists in ear, nose and throat diseases from the Zug region, we offer a range of different snoring mouthpiece models, including SomnoDent® , a so-called mandibular advancement splint. As a result of the advance, the lower jaw is gently moved forward by a few millimeters, which results in a tightening of the upper airways and means that the patient can breathe better again, even while sleeping.

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All snoring splints we offer are made of high-quality plastic, offer maximum comfort and are made individually for each patient by the dental technician. In contrast to surgical procedures, a snoring splint is a reversible and adjustable anti-snoring measure. Compared to sleeping masks against snoring, splints are also more comfortable and discreet.

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Snoring splints: Made by the dentist

Snoring is widespread: around one in four people snores. Those affected often feel tired and unrested. Their partners often also suffer from lack of sleep. Preventing snoring is therefore not only important for your own well-being and that of your partner. It is especially important for overall health, as lack of sleep has negative effects on many areas of mental and physical well-being.

Snoring splints are an effective remedy against snoring. They are worn while you sleep and open the throat area to such an extent that there are fewer breathing difficulties and annoying snoring can be prevented. In collaboration with various specialists in ear, nose and throat diseases from the Zug region, we offer a range of different snoring mouthpiece models, including SomnoDent® , a so-called mandibular advancement splint. As a result of the advance, the lower jaw is gently moved forward by a few millimeters, which results in a tightening of the upper airways and means that the patient can breathe better again, even while sleeping.

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All snoring splints we offer are made of high-quality plastic, offer maximum comfort and are made individually for each patient by the dental technician. In contrast to surgical procedures, a snoring splint is a reversible and adjustable anti-snoring measure. Compared to sleeping masks against snoring, splints are also more comfortable and discreet.

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Tongue and mouth snorers

A protrusion splint may also be an option for you if you are a so-called tongue or mouth snorer. The cause of this common form of snoring is the relaxation of the muscles in the mouth and throat. By gently pulling the lower jaw forward, the tongue and tissues can no longer sink as deeply into the throat. The muscles are more activated, the air supply when sleeping is improved – snoring is reduced and sleep becomes more restful.

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  • Tongue snorers snore especially when they lie on their back. The tongue slides back limply, narrowing the airways and hindering breathing. The result is poor sleep and a feeling of tiredness and exhaustion in the morning.
  • Oral snorers snore in all positions while sleeping. In their case, the airways are narrowed by tissue at the transition between the oral cavity and the throat. The tissue that relaxes during sleep is caused to vibrate by breathing and the annoying snoring noise is created

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Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)

If you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) – like about 10 percent of the population – a protrusion splint can also help you stop snoring. The advance prevents the tongue from sinking too far back in the mouth and blocking the airways. The snoring splint is suitable for mild to moderate sleep apnea.

Requirement for treatment with a splint

The experienced dentists in Zug will assess whether you need a snoring guard can wear and which splint works best for you.

The requirements that you must meet to wear a splint include sufficient mobility in your jaw joints. You should also have comparatively good dental status with several healthy teeth in the upper and lower jaw. Ultimately, it must be ensured that the lower jaw can be moved forward by a few millimeters without any problems.

Similar to a splint as tooth protection for sports, the snoring splint is individually manufactured and adapted to your bite in collaboration with the dental technician.

Getting used to it and side effects

Most patients need around one to four weeks to get used to the snoring mouthpiece. Afterwards, you no longer notice the slight pressure of the splints on your jaw and teeth. Mild symptoms in this initial period can include:

  • slight tension of the jaw
  • dry mouth or increased salivation at night
  • feeling that your teeth “don’t fit” in the morning

Even though in most cases the symptoms go away on their own after a short time, patients can make it easier for themselves to get used to it by using the splint a certain time before going to bed so that they can get used to it while they are awake get used to their seat.

Coverage of costs by the health insurance

The cost of a snoring splint from the dentist will be covered by your health insurance under certain conditions. In order for the costs to be reimbursed by the insurance, you need a diagnosis from a specialist, who will issue a prescription for the splint and transfer you to your dental practice in Zug for the production of the splint.

Do you have any questions about snoring mouthpieces, a specific model or how to use and clean the mouthpiece? Please contact your dentist in Zug at any time. We will gladly answer your questions!

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