Sleep Apnea Appliance (Anti-Snoring Device)
During sleep, the airway in the throat can become narrow. As you breathe, the air trying to pass through this obstructed airway causes the tissues in the throat to vibrate, which results in the noise we call snoring.
The airway can become constricted for various reasons. Typically, snoring in people over 40 occurs because the soft tissues and muscles around the airway relax during sleep and compress the airflow. You may be at higher risk for snoring if you have the following factors: overweight, older age, nasal congestion, nasal deformities, large or swollen oral anatomy, pregnancy, alcohol consumption, sedative use, sleeping on your back, or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).