IF THE MOUTH is the source of the snoring, there are several effective products to stop snoring. The noise could be caused by the vibration that occurs if the palette is too soft. This type of snoring can be curbed by using dental devices that are inserted into the mouth before going to bed.   Other possible cures are throat rinses or sprays.

CHIN STRAPS (around $20)   Good to Very good

One product to help you stop snoring through the mouth is a chin strap.  This strap is designed to keep the mouth closed while sleeping, forcing the snorer to breathe through the nose. These straps support the lower jaw and allow the person to move the mouth if necessary when awake. Another variation is a chin strip which supports the lower lip and holds the mouth in a closed position to prevent mouth breathing.

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MANDIBULAR ADVANCEMENT DEVICES (MAD) (range from $35 to $95 or more)  Very Good to Excellent

These devices are generally mouth pieces that look similar to those worn by a boxer or football player.  These devices differ in design, but basically the mouthpiece works by positioning and holding your lower jaw lightly forward during sleep.  By doing this, the back of your tongue is moved forward allowing your respiratory airway to widen. You will experience greater airflow through your breathing passage enabling you to breathe more freely and stop snoring.

Some different brands include the Snore Meds Stop Snoring Mouthpiece ( very good);  the Anti-Snore brand Mouthpiece ( very good);  the Noronco anti-snoring mouthpierce (very good);  and the Snore Wizard (Excellent).

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THROAT RINSES (about $13)    Fair (about $13)

There are several throat rinses on the market.  These basically lubricate the throat.  While most companies claim an 85% reduction in snoring using these products, we have to wonder.   The rinses are generally pleasant tasting and reportedly help any irritation in the throat.   In our opinion, though, rinses do not provide enough help for a heavy snorer.

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THROAT SPRAYS (about $13)   Poor to Fair

For the most part, throat sprays are glycerin and ethanol and don’t do much.  The idea is to coat the back of the throat with some of the spray being swallowed.   In our opinion, not as good as a rinse.

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