British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association
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If you are what is termed a "tongue base snorer", this means that your tongue is dropping to the back of your throat causing an obstruction.
A small "gum shield" device known as a MAD (Mandibular Advancement Device) such as the Tomed SomnoGuard can gently bring your lower jaw forward and keeps your tongue away from the back of your throat, thus preventing the obstruction. If you can make a snoring noise with your mouth both open and closed try this simple test: stick your tongue out as far as it will go and grip it between your teeth. Now try and make a snoring noise. If the snoring noise is reduced with your tongue in this forward position then you are probably a "tongue base snorer".
This page is part of the 90 Day Snore-No-More Plan. You may also like to consider the following causes :
| Obesity |  | Are you overweight? |
| Smoking | | Do you smoke & want to stop? |
| Alcohol & Sedatives | | Will cause excessive muscle relaxation. |
| Nasal Based Snoring | | Can you breathe clearly through your nose? |
| Mouth Breather | | Commonly associated with nasal stuffiness. |
| Tongue Base Snorer |  | A common cause. |
| Sleeping Position | | Do you sleep on your back? |
| Pregnancy | | Often transient but could persist. |
| Children | | Can result in failure to thrive. |
| The Menopause | | Consider your hormones. |
| Sleep Apnoea | | Loud snoring. Excessive daytime sleepiness? |
Latest Review
“My husbands old MAD was left in a hotel and he wasn't in a hurry to replace it as it was uncomfortable and he only really wore it when we went on holiday and I couldn't escape the noise (like a train!) so was delighted with results from the new Tomed SomnoGuard AP. Firstly we must say the instructional video is excellent, made perfect sense and resulted in a perfect fit. My husband could hardly believe that he not only slept all through the night, but did not wake up with the usual pain in his teeth from the pressure. No sore gums, no excess sa
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livation, a little bit of discomfort in the jaw where it had been in the forward position all night - but negligible. Nights 2 and 3 just the same so he's very happy as it has improved his sleep quality enormously.From a listeners point of view it was a little different from the original one piece device which totally cut out and breath sounds and snoring. The Tomed SomnoGuard does allow a bit of mouth breathing so at leat I knew he was alive, but he did whistle a bit to start with when sleeping on his back. A little encouragement to turn around and sleep on his side and all was quiet and we both had a peaceful night. The noise of snoring is what upsets most partners, but it's the detrimental effect on health that should most concern people. This is such a good device we have already recommended it to a friend who has placed an order.
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”Reviewed by VJS, 5 days ago
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British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association • Chapter House • 33 London Road • Reigate • RH2 9HZ
Tel: 01737 245638 • Fax: 0870 052 9212 • E-mail: info@britishsnoring.co.uk • Web: www.britishsnoring.co.uk
Tel: 01737 245638 • Fax: 0870 052 9212 • E-mail: info@britishsnoring.co.uk • Web: www.britishsnoring.co.uk