An estimated 80 million people in North America snore. Taking into account the snorer's spouse and children, as many as 160 million people are negatively affected by snoring. Snoring not only interrupts your sleep cycle, it can also be a symptom of a condition called sleep apnea.
Fortunately, there are cost-effective oral appliances for snoring and sleep apnea that dentists can prescribe to their patients. Traditional mandibular advancement appliances, such as Silent Nite, dreamTAP and EMA, help reduce or eliminate snoring by moving the lower jaw forward, opening the airway to allow air to flow more freely. Here are three brand-name options:
Silent Nite® ➤
Silent Nite is an affordable, custom-made device that is FDA-cleared for treating snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnea.
dreamTAP™ (Thornton Adjustable Positioner) ➤
The dreamTAP is a clinically proven appliance solution for snoring and sleep apnea.
EMA® ➤
The EMA (Elastic Mandibular Advancement) custom appliance is a removable intraoral appliance created for noninvasive treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).