Dental Devices to Prevent Snoring

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Dental Devices to Prevent Snoring
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Snoring is the sound produced from an unstable
airflow that causes the tissues of the nose and
throat to vibrate during sleep. This condition
occurs as a result of a narrow airway (nose,
mouth or throat). Snoring may be a sign of an
underlying health problem.
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It may be linked to nasal and sinus problems,
excessive body weight or in a more serious note
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).It is very
important that you understood the underlying
causes so that you will know how to prevent
snoring.
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Narrowing of the airway in the mouth area could
lead to palatal snoring. This type of snoring is
common among those who breathe through his or her
mouth. To prevent this type of snoring, a
mandibular advancement device (MAD) is used.
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This dental device supports your lower jaw
(mandible) into a slightly forward position, thus
increasing the airway passage preventing loud
snoring. A MAD bears a resemblance to an
athlete's mouth guard but is very comfortable to
use.
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Closed mouth snoring is attributed to the tongue
dropping to the back of the mouth thus causing a
narrow airway. To remedy this problem, a tongue
retaining device (TRD) is used. This dental
device pulls your tongue forward very mildly
while you sleep.
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It is virtually harmless because it does not put
strain on the users jaw. The TRD uses the
principle of going against gravity (rolling of
the tongue at the back of the mouth) to prevent
snoring.
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These are just some of the dental devices that
can be used to prevent the occurrence of a
bothersome snoring problem. For further questions
regarding these devices, you may want to ask your
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