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Mouth piece
You know there was a commerical marketing a type of mouth piece that is able to eliminate and or minimize snoring at night. They guarntee this product. They say it is simple to use and apply. I have heard dentists wanting to market items like this for up to $800.00. Does anyone out there know if this works?
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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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I know it will NOT work. Or at least not in the way they "guarantee" -- the truth of the matter is that there is no simple, easy to use one-size-fits-all device that will eliminate or minimize snoring. Period. The closest thing that would eliminate or minimize snoring is Positive Air Pressure, and that is not simple to use.
I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but that's the truth. Now if you want to move forward with devices that are more expensive and more difficult to use, but which actually work, ask away -- there are many, many of them out there.
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Permalink Reply by John H Contreras on
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I just am not crazy of going to use the CPAP machine to help me breath and minimize my snoring. I know that I am a bit overweight, about 35#'s, and I'm working on that, but I am sure that there are other methods I could try to eliminate the Apnea. Thanks Mike for you honesty!!!
Mike said:I know it will NOT work. Or at least not in the way they "guarantee" -- the truth of the matter is that there is no simple, easy to use one-size-fits-all device that will eliminate or minimize snoring. Period. The closest thing that would eliminate or minimize snoring is Positive Air Pressure, and that is not simple to use.
I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but that's the truth. Now if you want to move forward with devices that are more expensive and more difficult to use, but which actually work, ask away -- there are many, many of them out there.
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If I were you, I'd go to a good ENT to help determine whether you are a candidate for an oral appliance. there are some excellent ones out there -- although the good ones can be pricey. Thing is, it really depends on your anatomy whether you'll be a good fit for an oral appliance. An ENT, working along with a dentist skilled in this area, should be able to tell you. You can find some in your area using the beta www.SleepSearch.com tool. ENTs are listed as "sleep surgeons"
John H Contreras said:I just am not crazy of going to use the CPAP machine to help me breath and minimize my snoring. I know that I am a bit overweight, about 35#'s, and I'm working on that, but I am sure that there are other methods I could try to eliminate the Apnea. Thanks Mike for you honesty!!!
Mike said:I know it will NOT work. Or at least not in the way they "guarantee" -- the truth of the matter is that there is no simple, easy to use one-size-fits-all device that will eliminate or minimize snoring. Period. The closest thing that would eliminate or minimize snoring is Positive Air Pressure, and that is not simple to use.
I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but that's the truth. Now if you want to move forward with devices that are more expensive and more difficult to use, but which actually work, ask away -- there are many, many of them out there.
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