If you snore loudly with occasional pauses in breathing, and you frequently wake up during the night, you may be suffering from sleep apnoea. Ask your partner, or a member of your family to listen for signs of this disorder. Sleep apnoea is periods when you stop breathing while you're sleeping. These interruptions in your breathing, which can last up to two minutes at a time, occur when the muscles in your soft palate, uvula, tongue and tonsils relax during sleep. This is the same process involved with normal snoring but with sleep apnoea, the airway narrows so much so that it collapses. Your breathing stops. Fortunately your brain detects this rise in CO₂ and starts to wake you up, re-opening your airways and re-starting your breathing. This process may be repeated, several times to perhaps as many as 200-300 times a night. You may not be aware of this occurring but the effect is severe fatigue and a decreased quality of life. Sleep apnoea in adults may increase the risk of serious health problems such as heart failure because it deprives the sufferer of adequate levels of oxygen, making the heart work harder than normal. And is a major cause of Driver Fatigue on our busy roads.
The person who snores not only sleeps restlessly, but also is at risk for serious disorders of the heart and lungs. Snoring can therefore be life threatening because it can lead to high blood pressure, irregular heart beats, heart attacks, and sudden death.

A recent study in Switzerland found oral appliances effective in treating sleep apnoea.  Side effects were only "mildly disturbing": mucosal dryness (86% of patients), tooth discomfort (59%), and excessive salivation (55%). 

A similar study in the UK of 25 heavy snorers found that use of  "mandibular advancement appliances," i.e., mouthpieces, was effective in reducing snoring loudness for 84 per cent of the subjects while 76 per cent said they were snoring on fewer nights per week.

Will it fit my mouth?

Will mouthpieces mess up my beautiful smile? 

Probably not.  Researchers in Sweden found few problems in patients, especially those using soft plastic mouthpieces. However they recommend that you always check back with your dentist after a few months to ensure that your appliance isn't causing unwanted orthodontic side effects.

What if I have a blocked nose?

NoSnor will be usable as long as you can breathe through at least one nostril. Many people find using a nasal decongestant such as Vicks Sinex is sufficient . Others benefit by using the Breatheez Snore-Free nasal clip at the same time.