Stop Snoring Mouthpiece Reviews and Comparisons

View my list of top stop snoring mouthpieces after five years of market research and personally trying each of these devices.  While I do not think there is necessarily one best mouthpiece, there is definitely one best mouthpiece for you.  And when you find the right one, yes, it actually can feel pretty comfortable (though finding the wrong one is torture).

In these snoring mouthpiece reviews I’ll talk about the features, but also my personal experience.  Your experience may end up being slightly different than mine, but most people tend to notice the same things with each mouthpiece, whether it’s bulky, hard to breathe, hard to clean, too expensive, not effective, etc.  Deciding between which mouthpiece guard really comes down to your personal preferences.

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See below my recently reviewed snoring mouthpieces, favorites on the top.

#	NAME	RATING	Statistics	LINK
1	SnoreRx	93.80 Read review	Effectiveness 94 Comfort 97 Easy to Clean 92 Value 92 Overall 94	SnoreRx
2	ZQuiet	91.60 Read review	Effectiveness 90 Comfort 93 Easy to Clean 91 Value 92 Overall 92	ZQuiet
3	Good Morning Snore Solution	91.20 Read review	Effectiveness 90 Comfort 95 Easy to Clean 95 Value 85 Overall 91	Good Morning Snore Solution
4	Zyppah	86.80 Read review	Effectiveness 90 Comfort 86 Easy to Clean 84 Value 86 Overall 88	Zyppah
5	SleepTight	84.00 Read review	Effectiveness 85 Comfort 87 Easy to Clean 75 Value 88 Overall 85	SleepTight

Custom Lab Molded Mouthpieces

#	NAME	RATING	Statistics	LINK
1	SleepPro Custom	93.40 Read review	Effectiveness 94 Comfort 98 Ease of Use 90 Value 90 Overall 95	Sleep Pro Custom

Other Mouthpieces & Guards For Snoring

#	NAME	RATING	Statistics	LINK
1	Sleep Silent	88.00 Read review	Effectiveness 90 Comfort 86 Ease of Use 88 Value 88 Overall 88	Sleep Silent
2	AirSnore	84.40 Read review	Effectiveness 96 Comfort 92 Easy to Clean 78 Value 72 Overall 84	AirSnore
3	TheraSnore Mouthpiece	84.20 Read review	Effectiveness 96 Comfort 90 Easy to Clean 78 Value 72 Overall 85	TheraSnore
4	VitalSleep	81.80 Read review	Effectiveness 85 Comfort 84 Easy to Clean 72 Value 86 Overall 82	VitalSleep
5	PureSleep	80.00 Read review	Effectiveness 85 Comfort 82 Easy to Clean 75 Value 80 Overall 78	PureSleep
6	aveoTSD	78.80 Read review	Effectiveness 84 Comfort 82 Easy to Clean 90 Value 60 Overall 78	aveoTSD
7	SnoreDoc	74.00 Read review	Effectiveness 72 Comfort 65 Easy to Clean 75 Value 90 Overall 68	SnoreDoc
8	SomnoGuard	71.40 Read review	Effectiveness 75 Comfort 55 Easy to Clean 82 Value 70 Overall 75	SomnoGuard
9	SnoreMate	59.00 Read review	Effectiveness 65 Comfort 20 Easy to Clean 80 Value 75 Overall 55	SnoreMate
10	SnoreGuard	58.40 Read review	Effectiveness 67 Comfort 65 Easy to Clean 50 Value 55 Overall 55	SnoreGuard
11	SnoreMeds	54.60 Read review	Effectiveness 28 Comfort 35 Easy to Clean 83 Value 80 Overall 47	SnoreMeds
12	SnoreFreeNow	53.00 Read review	Effectiveness 75 Comfort 60 Easy to Clean 45 Value 40 Overall 45	SnoreFreeNow
13	SleepPro	45.40 Read review	Effectiveness 20 Comfort 10 Easy to Clean 80 Value 75 Overall 42	SleepPro
14	Snore Eliminator	36.00 Read review	Effectiveness 45 Comfort 15 Easy to Clean 55 Value 40 Overall 25	Snore Eliminator
15	Ripsnore	32.00 Read review	Effectiveness 10 Comfort 10 Easy to Clean 65 Value 60 Overall 15	Ripsnore

Chinstraps for Snoring

If you can’t stand guards or snoring products that require something in your mouth, this company has been in business over 15 years.

#	NAME	RATING	Statistics	LINK
1	My Snoring Solution	89.20 Read review	Effectiveness 85 Comfort 92 Easy to Clean 98 Value 85 Overall 86	My Snoring Solution

When I first was first deciding which anti-snoring device to try, I was overwhelmed. I knew there were products available, and was even familiar with some brands, but I was not prepared to choose from such a huge selection. How are you supposed to know which features will work for you?

After trying a TON, I realized there is no guaranteed way to select your ideal stop snoring product. A device some people you know swear by may not work for you. Alternately, a mouthpiece that a friend or relative had no luck with could be your perfect option. Sometimes, you get lucky, and are completely satisfied with the first one you try. However, there is also a chance that you will need to go through a bit of a trial-and-error phase. Fortunately, you will find that many products have a money back guarantee, so you can put them to the test and have peace-of-mind knowing they can be sent back in a specified amount of time for a refund.

This site reflects my experience with each mouthpiece, so use my reviews as a data point, but know that your preferences may be entirely different.   Below are the ratings for more (less popular) mouthpieces and stop snoring devices I have reviewed.
Some think that if they don’t have a significant other, they really do not have a reason to stop snoring. No one is complaining, so why bother? Perhaps you both snore, and have ongoing jokes about who reaches the loudest decibel. Unfortunately, this is not a laughing matter. Snoring is not just an obnoxious noise, and it doesn’t matter if there is no one around to complain; it’s bad for your health.

Why You Need to Stop Snoring

Snoring deprives your body of oxygen. It stops you from reaching, or staying in, a deeper sleep stage, which leaves you tired and affects your present- and long-term health.

So, if you need to stop snoring, keep reading below. Or, head straight to my how to stop snoring info graphic and video that quickly helps determine which type of snoring solution may work best for you.

There are a lot of products on the market, from nasal strips to snore pillows to chin straps (although My Snoring Solution is a great product), but anti-snoring oral devices are consistently rated as one of the most effective solutions to use to stop snoring.

Now, if you have never worn a mouthpiece, or if you are having flashbacks of those horribly uncomfortable ones you wore when you wrestled or played hockey when you were young, rest-assured that there are some very comfortable anti-snoring mouthpieces on the market. After your mouth gets used to having a foreign object in it, you will likely not even notice it anymore.

You may also be assuming that one of these oral appliances is going to put a huge dent in your pocketbook, but it won’t. Most are surprised to discover just how affordable they actually are.

The first step to putting a stop to your snoring is deciding on a product, which is where this guide will come in handy.

Tongue Retaining Device

Tongue retaining devices (TRDs), also known as tongue stabilizing devices (TSDs), differ greatly from the typical mouthpiece design because they are not mouthpieces at all. These products are often referred to as mouthpieces to keep things easy, but they do not actually go in your mouth.

A TRD works by holding your tongue forward while you sleep. If it can’t collapse back into your throat it won’t cause a partial obstruction. Plus, it reduces the chance that soft tissues get close enough to one another to cause the vibration that makes the snoring sound.

Right about now, you may be trying to imagine how something can hold your tongue forward. You are probably also cringing at the thought of it. After all, your tongue plays a pretty important role in talking and eating.

Rest-assured, TRDs do not cause the pain you are imagining. If they did, no one would want to wear them, especially not me, and considering Good Morning Snore Solution, a popular TRD, is my favorite product, this should put your mind at ease.

The Concept

A TRD looks a lot like a pacifier. You will see a bulb on one side and a suction cup on the other. When you squeeze the bulb and touch the other end to your tongue it creates a suction to hold your tongue forward. The rest of the device rests between your outer gums and inner lips. It doesn’t matter how much you move around during the night or even if you open your mouth to talk in your sleep; a TRD is not going to just fall out of your mouth because it is actually attached to something.

Comfort

Most people agree that TRDs are quite comfortable. They are made from a soft and smooth medical-grade material, so there is no irritation to your gums, lips, or tongue. However, like any anti-snoring devices, you will need to get used to wearing it. Your tongue may feel sore the first few days, but that’s mostly from being engaged in an active position all night, not so much from the suction. Like any other muscle on your body, your tongue has to get used to working more than usual.

How Effective is a TRD?

When you review TRDs, you will find that they are reported as being at least 80 percent effective. Some products are rated even higher. It is hard to believe such a simple design can be so effective at treating such a large problem, but in many cases it is. Add the fact that you can buy a TRD, such as GMSS that’s also affordable and comfortable, and it is easy to understand why a product, such as this, is so popular.

Who is a TRD Not Right For?

One of the most attractive things about TRDs is that since they don’t go in your mouth and you don’t have to bite down on anything these devices are suitable for people with dentures, missing or loose teeth, crowns, caps, and bridgework.

However, due to their design, you need to be able to breathe through your nose to wear one. So, if you have a deviated septum, nasal polyps, or sinus problems, a TRD would not be the best choice for you. Also, if you have severe allergies like I do in the spring, you may want to have a traditional mouthpiece with airflow ports to use as a backup while your nasal passages are stuffy.

Mandibular Advancement Device

Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) are the oral appliances most people are familiar with because they actually look like traditional mouthpieces and mouth guards. Don’t worry; these products are nothing like those uncomfortable sports mouth guards or mouthpieces you are thinking of. They are available with a wide variety of features. Some are more streamlined than others while certain ones allow for a more tailored fit.

How They Work

MADs work by holding your jaw in a forward position. The goal of keeping the airway clear is the same as with the TRD, but the two products take different approaches. An MAD does not hold your tongue forward (except Zyppah, which is a hybrid product), but since it holds your jaw there is less chance of your tongue collapsing back enough to cause an obstruction or allow tissues to vibrate. Go ahead and extend your lower jaw forward and then try to force your tongue back towards your throat. It is not very easy, right? Chances are good your tongue naturally wants to stay forward with your jaw. This is how MADs work.

Comfort

Every person is going to have a unique MAD that just feels comfortable to them. For me, it’s the SnoreRx mouth guard because I love the flexible design, but you may prefer a product that is stiff. It’s all about personal preference. Comfort needs to play a big role in your decision because if you are uncomfortable, you are going to have a hard time falling asleep, and then it will end up collecting dust in the drawer of your nightstand.

Many feel that the more adjustable a mouthpiece is the more comfortable it will be, but this may not be the case for you. Either way, you will need to give your mouth time to get used to the device, and that is rarely going to happen overnight.

Fitting and Adjustability

In most cases, the snoring mouth guards that require a boil-and-bite or dental impression fitting process are going to be the most comfortable and effective. However, there are exceptions where a product that is ready-to-go out-of-the-box is both effective and comfortable. This is the case with ZQuiet, which requires no fitting process, but allows you to trim and file, if it’s too big.

Don’t let the boil-and-bite process intimidate you; it is a lot easier than most imagine. Always read the instructions for specific details when you are ready to fit your mouthpiece, but in general, you heat the product in boiling water to make the material pliable. Then, you will bite into it to make an impression with your teeth. Upon removing it from your mouth, you will put it in ice water to speed up the hardening process.

In some cases, you will need to bite into the tray with your lower jaw extended forward. Others allow you to just bite normally because they have adjustment features that allow you to tweak the position of the lower jaw. You can usually reheat a mouthpiece an average of three times before you compromise the material, so don’t panic if you don’t get the fit right the first time around. Of course, there are exceptions. PureSleep is a good example. You can redo the boil-and-bite technique, but you can only pick the lower jaw advancement setting once because the two separate pieces mold together. This is why it is so important to read through the product manual.

Some devices actually send you a dental impression kit. You bite into this, ship it back, and your mouthpiece is custom made in a lab. These do generally offer a great fit, but you have to wait a little longer to receive your final product.

As far as adjustability goes, all products are unique in this characteristic. As mentioned, some require you to bite down and create an impression with your jaw extended forward. In this case there is nothing more that needs to be done.

You will find some products use bands or special tools to adjust the lower jaw position. There are also some very customizable ones, such as SnoreRx, which allows incremental adjustments up to 6 millimeters. Do keep in mind that the snoring mouth guards with adjustability features take more of an effort to clean, but many find them to be the most comfortable.

Material

Material should play a larger role in your decision than you might expect. First, it has to be a safe medical-grade material. It is going to be in your mouth for several hours every night, so you don’t want some chemical-laden cheap plastic that can damage your health. Second, it needs to be nonirritating. The material should be smooth. Even the smallest rough seam or edge can cause a lot of pain, if it’s rubbing against the same spot on your gum or tongue every night.

You would probably assume that all mouthpiece and snoring mouth guard manufacturers would use thermoplastic or a similar medical grade material, but this is not always the case.

The main thing you want to avoid is BPA, which is an acronym for bisphenol A. There is a good chance you have heard about the controversies revolving this product. BPA was once commonly used in everything from baby bottles to plastic food storage containers. Through testing and case studies it was found that this element in polycarbonate plastic is extremely dangerous.

BPA mimics estrogen. If you wore a mouthpiece made of a material containing BPA it would get into your bloodstream. You may be thinking that is pretty farfetched, but it’s not. You may be interested to know that BPA is present in a lot of cashier receipt paper. Well, BPA seeps into the skin and enters the blood so fast that it is detectable within four minutes of holding a receipt. Now, just imagine if that was in your mouth all night. Wondering if BPA is really something you need to be concerned about? It has been linked to cancer, diabetes, liver abnormalities, erectile dysfunction, heart disease, and fetal brain and hormone development.

You may also want to make sure the device you choose is latex-free, unless you are 100 percent certain that you don’t have a latex allergy. When in doubt, pick one without. Roughly 3 million people in America are allergic to latex, and this number does not account for the countless people who have no idea if they are allergic, or not.

Airflow Holes

Some MADs have airflow holes. This feature really only needs to be a deal breaker, if you know for sure that you need them. For example, if you have a deviated septum or chronic sinus issues that force you to breathe through your mouth instead of your nose; you want a product with breathing holes.

These holes are made to ensure your body receives the oxygen it needs. Some devices have one while others have multiple holes. You don’t necessarily want the mouthpiece with the largest holes because this generally dictates a bulky design to accommodate the hole size, which is less comfortable. On the other hand, they can’t be so small that you can barely force air through even while you’re awake.

Expect an Adjustment Period

Similar to the TRD leaving your tongue sore for a few days, you can expect an MAD to cause jaw soreness. Your jaw needs to get used to being in that position. In most cases the soreness fades away by the fourth day. Now, there is a huge difference between soreness and pain. You should not be in horrific pain. This does not mean an MAD is not for you though. You may find one product just leaves you too sore, but try a different style and barely experience any soreness at all.

You should also be prepared to drool. Nearly everyone drools at first. No, you are not going to turn into the drool monster and wake up with your face in a puddle every night. Your mouth just has to get used to having something there. Have you ever popped a jawbreaker in your mouth and immediately started drooling? This is basically the same thing.

Common Questions

It does not matter if you are new to learning about stop snoring devices or if you have tried a couple, but haven’t found your perfect match, you probably have questions. Here are the answers to some of the questions most commonly asked.

Final Thoughts

Nothing can compare to finding an anti snoring device that works for you. That first morning you wake up feeling fully rested and full of energy will tell you why so many snorers are using snoring mouth guards, MADs and TRDs. This is a big decision though. Take the time to compare products and their features, and select the one you think will best suit you. Don’t forget that it could take a few devices to find one that works for you, but when you do it will be well worth the effort.