The consequences of mouth breathing at night are often bad breath (halitosis) and snoring, both of which are undesirable and unpleasant for others. Halitosis is caused by decaying bacteria located on the tongue, palate and areas between the teeth. The effect of decay is enhanced when you breathe through your mouth at night, as an open mouth leads to loss of moisture on the tongue and palate and also allows unpleasant odour to escape; 'morning breath'. In addition to mouth breathing, the intake of certain foods, drink and drugs are known to cause a dry mouth and halitosis. Onion and garlic, for example, contain high concentrations of sulphur that pass through the lining of the intestines into the blood stream and are subsequently released into the lungs and exhaled; 'garlic breath'. Similarly proteins in dairy products break down in the mouth leading to the release of amino acids that are rich in sulphur; 'eggy breath'. Alcoholic drinks decrease saliva production resulting in a dry mouth and consequent bad breath. Smoking raises the concentration of volatile compounds in the mouth and lungs and because it too has a drying effect on the oral mucosa, the unpleasant smell of smoke is not only exhaled from the lungs but is also present in the mouth. Certain drugs such as antidepressants and antihistamines predispose to dry mouth leading to halitosis. Help is at hand - there has never been an easier way to overcome nocturnal mouth breathing. The Somni Snore Guard is a discrete, convenient and low cost treatment for mouth breathing and the effects of snoring and bad breath. Published clinical trials have demonstrated the success of this device and since we first introduced it to our customers over 10 years ago, it has become a truly indispensable product. SPECIAL OFFER Until March 20th, you can save £10.00 when you purchase a Somni Snore Guard. Normal price £34.99 - Special Offer price £24.99

National Stop Snoring Week 2006 - Latest Progress

A small anomaly in the email system caused some of you to receive 6 identical emails. It was certainly not our intention for this to happen, and we apologise to those of you who were affected by this.

We continue to increase the range of products in our on-line shop. You can now purchase from us :

• Curadent BDC daily, to clean your mandibular advancement device
• Sterimar Sea Water Nasal Spray, a natural nasal decongestant
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  Omron BF-306 Body Fat Analyzer, providing accurate measurement of body fat composition
• GoodKnight H2O Heated Humidifier, warms and humidifies the air delivered by sleep therapy devices and reduces upper airway dryness

Other products will be available on-line during March including Rhynil spray, Oolitt Elite Tongue Cleanser, Nytol Herbal and more.

Specialists know only too well, but the public is largely unaware that pregnant women, particularly in the third trimester, often snore heavily. An Edinburgh research team has now discovered that the phenomenon is caused by a narrowing of the upper airways during pregnancy. Find out more

A survey of more than a thousand couples by the Sleep Council, a body funded by bed makers and retailers, found that 7% choose to sleep apart. A further 19% would love to do so if their partner suggested it.

The image of couples sleeping in separate beds as uptight and loveless, exemplified by Celia Johnson and Cyril Raymond in the 1945 classic Brief Encounter, is a long way from the truth. The real reason is often exasperation.

British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association • 1 Duncroft Close • Reigate • RH2 9DE
Tel: 01737 245638 • Fax: 0870 052 9212 • E-mail: info@britishsnoring.co.uk

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