Review : I am a veteran snorer of twenty years. Last week my dentist fitted a Tomed SomnoGuard soft, and though my 1st night's sleep was a bit broken...I slept for 6 hours without moving on the nightfollowing. I did feel that the expertise of a dentist is useful in fitting the device for me anyway, and I have no discomfort. Whether I have stopped snoring...my energy levels will reveal as time goes on. My only companion ; my dog, is unable to tell me !

Review : This device certainly did stop me snoring. I have noted a few points which may be of interest. You need to take care and read the instructions a few times to ensure you get a good fit. Don't trim off the unused fixing points until you are sure you have tried the device for a few days (it is possible to fit the device the wrong way so the lower jaw is pulled in instead of out). When the device is put in and you turn the light out for the first night it feels like you have your mouth full but over the coming weeks the device is less obtrusive as the brain gets used to it being there. I certainly did not feel any gagging feeling at all and I never feel the device could restrict my breathing in anyway. I have found that on a few nights I have taken the device out and placed it next to the bed without knowing. Putting in the device and taking it out in the morning still gives an aching sensation which goes after a few mins. There is also a pulling sensation on the top front teeth which I suppose is to be expected. I would suggest mentioning it to your dentist on the next check up so they can ensure the tooth position is not changing or deforming. If my mouth is dry (after a few beers) then the device can wake me up early due to discomfort. It's expensive but it works. I just hope the device is robust enough to last. I have not looked into the cost of spares as yet. If I have any issues with the device I'll try to remember to post it here.

Review : I suffer from sleep apnia and normally used a CPAP machine. I decided to try the new MAD whilst travelling to Prague. I had little difficulty forming it and although I do have teeth irregularities each piece was quite a tight fit. However, I haven't managed to use it for more than a couple of hours sleep (although this could be beneficial). For me there appear to be two problems. The centre points of each set of teeth do not naturally line up. That places a twisting action on the straps. I also have a tendency to sleep with my mouth open. For me, what was a tight fitting on the teeth when I started sleep was very slack when I woke and the devices had parted from my teeth. I have tried the device and two nights with the same effect. I also suffered from some jaw joint pain on one side, probably due to me teeth non alignment.