How to Review & Compare Snoring Mouthpieces

A snoring mouthpiece positions your soft palate and tongue to keep them from restricting air flow, according to MayoClinic.com. By keeping the air passages open, the mouthpiece prevents the soft palate and tongue from vibrating, which is what causes the snoring sound. MayoClinic.com states that lifestyle changes be attempted prior to using anti-snoring devices such as snoring mouthpieces. Lifestyle changes include not drinking alcohol before going to bed, losing weight and changing your sleep position.

Instructions

• 1

  Measure the size of your mouth. Open your mouth wide in front of a mirror to observe the shape of your jaw. Compare your observations to available snoring mouthpieces to ensure a good match to your mouth. Limit your selection to those that fit your mouth.

• 2

  Read the information on the box of the snoring mouthpiece to determine the life of the mouthpiece. Some last longer than others depending on the material used. Calculate the cost to replace the mouthpiece on a regular basis to ensure that you can afford it. Choose from the snoring mouthpieces that you can afford.

• 3

  Watch for side effects after a few days of use. It takes several days for you to get accustomed to the feel of the product in your mouth. If you continue to experience excessive jaw and face pain, the fit is most likely incorrect. If the fit is incorrect, you can try to re-fit the piece or try another another brand.

• 4

  Determine the comfort level of the mouthpiece. You should be able to sleep soundly through the night without too much discomfort. Stick with the mouthpiece that you can afford and allows you to sleep through the night somewhat comfortably without adverse side effects, such as excessive jaw pain.