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SnoreMeds Mouthpiece Molding

SnoreMeds Molding Process

Normally, I would say to not let the molding process intimidate you because usually you can repeat it a few times, if you do not get it right on the first try. However, SnoreMeds can only be molded two times total, so you want to really try to get a good fit on your first…

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Signs of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common medical condition that affects many people. It is a potentially serious sleep condition which causes you to repeatedly stop and start breathing while sleeping. These pauses can last from seconds to minutes and decrease the amount of oxygen you have in your body. Ultimately, this can have harmful consequences…

Get Smart About Blue Light and Sleep

Get Smart About Blue Light and Sleep

Light is essential in communicating with our brain the right time to be awake. Exposure to light, particularly blue light from morning sunshine and electronics, sends a signal to wake. This also sets our circadian rhythm, dictating when we are meant to sleep. Blue light suppresses melatonin.  Melatonin is the hormone that makes us feel…

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CPAP versus Oral Appliances for the Treatment of Snoring and Sleep Apnea

If you or someone you know suffers from snoring or sleep apnea, treatment will improve overall health. It is well known that certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, anxiety, headache, Type 2 diabetes, weight gain, adult asthma, and acid reflux are associated with sleep apnea. Non-medical associations include the risk…

ZQuiet vs VitalSleep Review

VitalSleep vs. ZQuiet

If you are torn between VitalSleep and ZQuiet, you are not alone. These tend to be two stop snoring devices commonly compared because they do have some similarities, but they are more different than you might think. Comparison Material – Both mandibular advancement devices (MADs) are made of medical-grade material that contains no latex or…