I’v been a contributor to the reviews of best anti-snoring mouthpieces here at SHQ for a good while. My goal is always to have as many patients and/or friends test the devices as possible. I was excited to try out the SnoreRx. I’ve had several patients over the years come in with it and now…
If you have dentures, crowns, caps or braces it can prevent you from wearing a mandibular adjustment device (MAD). And for some people, it’s just never going to be relaxing to sleep properly with a full MAD inside their mouth. For that reason, I wanted to write this comparison of two devices that are also…
The ZQuiet, similarly to the Snore Guard, keeps your jaw slightly forward to maintain an open airway. Both devices are part of a standard line of anti-snoring products known as MADs (mandibular advancement device). My wife and I tried both of them. Each device worked relatively well but my wife, due to her smaller sized…
SnoreDoc is a mandibular advancement device (MAD) that experienced a significant amount of popularity primarily because it is an “As Seen on TV” product and the price is definitely right. After all, who wouldn’t pay $40 to stop their snoring? The concept is great. It is durable, easy-to-clean, and utilizes the boil-and-bite method to achieve…
Obstructive sleep apnea affects nearly 20 million American adults. That is 20+ million Americans who stop breathing for more than 10 seconds while sleeping due to the muscles in the throat contracting, so the airway is blocked. Sleep apnea does not discriminate between males and females, although they do not experience it quite the same…
Sleep Disorders There are over 100 distinct types of sleep disorders including those that cause difficulty sleeping at night and those that produce excessive daytime sleepiness.Here is a list and brief explanation of some of the more common disorders: Sleep-related Breathing Disorders (Sleep Apnea) Sleep apnea is a common disorder whereby a person’s breathing stops…
Millions of Americans suffer from sleep disorders, and this can be debilitating, adversely affecting our work, relationships, and health. It’s no secret that insomnia and restless nights plague many of us. Technology can be a hindrance to a good night’s sleep, due to information overload, and devices that emit blue light and rob us of…
The Therasnore Original The Therasnore product was launched in 1987 by Dr. Thomas E. Meade, who founded Distar, an international company. Distar sells both the Therasnore Original and the Therasnore Adjustable. Dr. Thomas E. Meade is the inventor of the TheraSnore. During the mid-1980’s Dr. Meade had a dental practice in Albuquerque, NM, while researching…
The TheraSnore device overall is a good anti-snoring solution and has one of the highest rankings in our review lists. The Therasnore sells internationally as a best-selling anti-snoring solution. The most common complaints by Therasnore customers are: Adjustment Period – it can take weeks before sleeping soundly with the Therasnore. Expect to find that the…
Snore Eliminator is classified as a mandibular advancement device. It is designed to hold your lower jaw forward to keep your airway clear of obstruction while you sleep. It is marketed as being the industry’s most effective snoring solution. I disagree, and so does my wife. We both put Snore Eliminator to the test and…