Instantly Stop Snoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Wikipedia provides a good definition of snoring, along with an impartial explanation of the MAD as well as
other forms of treatment.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoring#Dental_appliances
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry (U.S.), now in its 57th
year, is a highly respected and trusted resource. The Journal is the official publication for 25 leading U.S. international
prosthodontic organizations and is the leading professional journal devoted exclusively to prosthetic and restorative dentistry.
In 2008 they completed a 10 year study on compliance and effectiveness of the MAD for snoring. You'll find the results at this
link.
http://www.prosdent.org/article/S0022-3913(08)60067-0/abstract
If you suspect you may have a more serious sleep condition please do not rely on self treatment. It is
important that you contact your GP for assessment by a sleep clinic who can determine if a Mandibular Advacement Device is
suitable for you. Please bookmark us until then! Please note some customers have advised certain sleep clinics
do offer home testing kits for OSA so once again please seek your GP's help in locating a suitable clinic. Mandibular Advancement
Devices are a respected treatment for OSA but only under strict medical supervision.
In short - we want this product to work for you but we also value our reputation! If at first the device
does not reduce your snoring significantly, or at all, please contact us as generally some slight personalised modifications will get you
up and running. If we find we cannot help you, which is rare, you are entitled to a full refund. Most people are very
honorable and loyal once they realise how the device can help them. Naturally we are also running a business, so if you have any
major concerns about whether the device will work for you I do encourage you to contact us prior to purchasing the device. This will
save time, money and some wastage of our planet's resources!
Yes in most cases it is fine, however since there are many variables in this situation please contact us
to discuss your specific situation. You do need to be able to wear dentures to sleep and they do need to be snug. If you can eat
something quite firm without them shifting you should be just fine. Also, if your gums become irritated with the dentures in, they
may well become more irritated once the pressure of a mouthpiece is introduced. But overall, most people cope well.
That’s fine – the mouthpiece molds to the size/shape of just about every mouth.
Generally just the once before you use it the first time. Just ensure you read the instructions very
carefully before you commence. It is possible to remould each device up to around 3 times each for adjustments if you are
careful.
It should stop INSTANTLY when you insert it. You should either have total or very greatly reduced
snoring.
Some people experience mild jaw discomfort for a couple of nights until they are used to it. Generally the level of discomfort does not prevent or deter the user once they experience the
snoring relief it provides. If you are suffering great discomfort when you're using it, please stop and call me as that would
indicate it has not been moulded quite correctly.
Generally speaking the device should not fall out. If it does, it generally means you are either a very wide
open mouth breather or more commonly, you are simply taking it out while you sleep during the initial few days of getting used to the
device. Occasionally some customers do need to also use a chin strap if they sleep with their mouth wide open to ensure the device
does not fall out. This would happen even with the expensive dental variety. Can you choke? No - unless you are using a
very very old device and you happen to grind your teeth very hard every night and manage to chew through the material. Rest assured
we would not be selling them if we thought this would happen!
Naturally
you will need to get used to the sensation of having something in your mouth while you are sleeping – most people find they are comfortable
with it within a few nights.
The device has a breathing hole at the front for this. The only time
this may not be sufficient is if you are extremely congested with a cold. It is possible to enlarge the breathing hole if you feel it
is not sufficient for your needs though most people are quite comfortable with it.
Rinse it daily and clean in cold water with some non abrasive toothpaste fairly
regularly.
It depends if you grind your teeth, but generally between 1 and 2 years. Hard core teeth grinders may need to replace more often.
During the moulding process the device will 'give' a little. It is important to really ensure a good tight
fit with this in mind. If you find it does not immediately stop the snoring, or works somewhat but not completely, try remoulding
each mouthpiece up to 3 times. Each time move your lower jaw forward by an increment of around 2mm - it is common that people do not
have their lower jaw sufficiently forward for the airways to be opened satisfactorily.
We use Australia Post overnight satchels within Australia so generally your delivery will be overnight or a
maximum of 2 nights away if you are located in a remote area. For overseas delivery delivery is normally complete between 5 and 10
days.
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