(Mouthpiece Reviews, Comparison And Snore Guard User Guide)
Are you trying to stop snoring? One of the most effective and cheapest ways is a stop snoring mouthpiece. But with so many mouthpieces available on the market how can you possibly choose which one to buy? This is where we come in...
This guide will present you with the most commonly used, and effective remedies for excessive snoring and mild to moderate cases of obstructive sleep apnea.
In this guide you will learn about causes and consequences of snoring, three best device types for treating snoring, the comparison table of best anti-snoring mouthpieces most commonly used as alternative to the more expensive CPAP machines.
Who is this guide for?
WARNING: If you think you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you should go talk to your doctor. OSA can cause high blood pressure, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation (abnormal amounts of heart beats), amongst other things. The more severe levels are dangerous even in the short term.
Hey there, I'm Robert, founder, and editor here at Snore Nation. I used to be a heavy snorer and only after my wife kicked me out of the bedroom I realized the seriousness of my snoring problem. I decided to take control of my life and started my research. I'm on a mission now to share my insider tips with all of you... Read more about me here.
I’ve been trying, researching and reviewing a whole lot of mouthpieces and other snoring remedies for many years now and it continues as an integral part of my daily life.
In my experience the best way to improve your sleep and prevent snoring FAST is by using a snoring mouthpiece that has been designed for the perfect fit. The following list of anti-snoring devices are highly rated amongst users, have had a successful performance rate, positive consumer reports, and did work, in one way or another in my own tests, reducing or stopping the snoring completely.
In line with my commitment to highlight and bring only the best snoring solutions to you, year after year, I’ve further updated my recommended anti-snoring mouthpiece's list. It reflects the best stop snoring devices available in the marketplace today, in terms of effectiveness, quality, price and user-friendliness.
Here is quick comparison I prepared of the best snoring mouthpieces we will discuss below.
Mouthpiece / Brand **Click for quick overview | Effectiveness | Price | Ease of use | Guarantee & Support | Mouthpiece Full Review |
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**Below, you'll find our more detailed reviews, but you can also click the links above to go straight to manufacturers website.
Which one you will work for you? It depends on what is causing you to snore and what feels most comfortable in your mouth and the position you tend to sleep in. Before choosing the right solution for you we need to find out why you snore by performing a simple snoring tests I prepared for you below.
Quick Overview Of The Best Anti-Snoring Mouthpieces
The SnoreRx is also one of my favorite MAD snoring devices, and it certainly looks like a more advanced product than others. It offers calibration in 1-millimeter increments to achieve a comfortable fit.
Also, the 30-day money back guarantee makes it a great product to try!
Effectiveness
Quality mouthpiece that definitely looks and feels like a more advanced product.
Price
Great value for the money that will last from 12 - 15 months.
Ease of use
Boil-and-bite mouthpiece with a calibration in 1 millimeter increments to achieve a most comfortable fit.
Guarantee & Support
30 Day Money Back Guarantee and very fast customer support, including a toll free number on the website!
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The price starts from: NOW Only $99.- ($129) for a single mouthpiece and $154 for two devices.
Safe, affordable, comfortable & effective snoring mouthpiece designed by Dr. Leslie Dort a well‐regarded sleep researcher from the University of Calgary. I'm a tongue base snorer myself and GMSS worked for me wonders and I'm still using it to this day. I think it’s the best TSD stop snoring device on the market today and would definitely recommend it.
It also comes with a 90-day money back guarantee so you got nothing to loose.
Effectiveness
Very effective mouthpiece if you are a tongue base snorer.
Price
Fair pricing considering that it can easily last up to 12 months.
Ease of use
One size fits all. No molding or adjustments required but can take time to get the suction right.
Guarantee & Support
90 Day Money Back Guarantee and very a helpful support team that will answer your questions.
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The price starts from $89.94 for a single device and $129.94 for a family pack of two devices.
The zQuiet ships with with two devices: one with slight adjustment and one more protruding. The low up-front cost on the trial signup makes zQuiet a highly purchased product. The zQuiet is not boil-and-bite, so you can use this right out of the package.
Effectiveness
You get two options to test which calibration reduces your snoring the best.
Price
Low upfront cost to test this product.
Ease of use
Easier to swallow with this mouthpiece then other larger, bulkier products.
Guarantee & Support
You have 30 days to return the device and avoid being charged full price. Email and phone support only.
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$9.95 for a 30 day Trial.
The AirSnore™ Snoring Mouthpiece is a very popular choice due to its low pricing point and in my opinion, is one of the best snoring (MAD) devices on the market. It has a simple design - adjustable through boil-and-bite and comes with AirSnore™ Drops - all natural oil blend for even better sleep.
It is cheap, and has a 60-day money back guarantee, so trying this product out is a must for any snorer!
Effectiveness
Quality mouthpiece that is especially effective when used together with AirSnore Drops.
Price
Best value for the money you can buy and it will still last from 6- 12 months.
Ease of use
Boil-and-bite method lets you achieve a custom fit but can be tricky to mold on a first try.
Guarantee & Support
60 Day Money Back Guarantee and excellent support that includes Live Chat on the website and toll free number!
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The price starts from: $49.95 for a mouthpiece and $89.95 for Combo (Mouthpiece + Drops).
The one-piece design of the SnoreMedic gives you control of jaw advancement levels during the boil-and-bite. The simplicity and low price of the SnoreMedic make this is a device worth trying.
It's a cheaper device, but I found it to be more challenging to sleep with.
Effectiveness
Various from snorer to snorer. Mouth breathers will do well with SnoreMedic.
Price
Cheapest price for a MAD of our top six devices.
Ease of use
Easy to mold, but harder to sleep with.
Guarantee & Support
30 day money back return policy.
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Price is $39.99
Zyppah is a combination tongue restraint and mandibular advancement device. Highly popular, this device has the key technical features built-in that are proven to reduce snoring. Jaw advancement cannot be calibrated.
Effectiveness
Can be effective due to the tongue restraint built-in.
Price
A costly device due to its popularity. No discounts or promotions.
Ease of use
Longer adjustment period due to the tongue restraint.
Guarantee & Support
90 Day return policy. Many online reviews of customer support issues.
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Price starts from $99.95 for Single Device.
Below you will find a comparison table of all snoring mouthpieces we looked at, compared and tested.
Rated | Mouthpiece | Device Type & Special Features | Material Used | Price (For single device) | Clinical Trials | Govt. Approval | Longevity | OK for denture wearers |
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#1 | MAD Boil-and-bite. | Copolymer BPA and Latex Free | $99.00 | NO | FDA Certified | 12-15 months | NO | |
#2 | TSD One size fits all | Sillicon material, Latex and BPA Free | $99.94 | YES | FDA, Health Canada, Austialian Govt. and European Union approved | 12 months | YES | |
#3 | MAD Price includes two mouth pieces. Allows mouth breathing. | Thermoplastic Latex and BPA Free | $89.90 | NO | FDA Cleared | 12 months | NO | |
#4 | MAD and "rubbing supplement" (drops for skin). Boil-and-bite Mouthpiece MAD | Thermoplastic | $49.95 On SALE! | YES | FDA Approved | 6-12 months | Should be OK, though recommended to ask your dentist. | |
#5 | MAD where lower jaw advancement is set with custom mold. MAD | Thermoplastic | $39.95 On SALE! | No | No | 6-12 months | No | |
#6 | Hybrid: TSD and MAD. Boil-and-bite with Breathing holes. | Thermoplastic latex, BPA Free | $89.95 | NO | FDA Cleared | 6-18 months, depending on usage, and individual | NO | |
#7 | MAD Boil-and-bite with Air holes. | Thermoplastic | $79.95 But can be tried for 30 days for $9.95 | YES | FDA Cleared | 6-24 months | NO | |
#8 | Boil-and-bite, 2 sizes (one for men one for woman). Breathing holes | Plastic, Latex Free, BPA Free | $49.95 | NO | FDA Cleared | 3-4 months, though manufactured for 12 months | NO | |
#9 | TSD Comes in three sizes. Requires a prescription. By prescription only! | Silicone | $139.99 | YES | NO | 12 months | YES | |
#10 | Adjustable MAD Boil-and-bite, and Adjustable through small incrementations, one size fits all. | Hard acrylic, soft thermal plastics | $70.00 (£49.95) | YES | FDA, NHS (UK's National Health Service) | 18-24 months | YES But must be fitted by your dentist. | |
#11 | Adjustable MAD. Small and regular sizes, both are micro adjustable for better fit, after boil-and-bite process. | Thermoplastic, BPA Free | $59.95 | NO | FDA Cleared | 12 months | Can be worn with partial dentures, though consult your dentist. | |
#12 | SleepPro Contour | Adjustable MAD Boil-and-bite. | Thermoplastic BPA and Latex Free | $129.99 | NO | NHS | 6-24 months | NO |
#13 | SleepPro Tight | MAD Tighter fit than "EasyFit" and bigger breathing hole, allowing more room for tongue. | Thermoplastic BPA and Latex Free | $79.99 | NO | NHS | 6-24 months | NO |
#14 | SleepPro Custom | Custom fitted MAD The mouthpiece is made in a laboratory using an impression mould of your teeth. | Thermoplastic BPA and Latex Free | $259.99 | YES | NHS | 6-24 months | Should be, though consult your dentist. |
#15 | PureSleep | MAD Boil-and-bite and adjustable. | Thermoplastic Latex and BPA Free | $59.95 | NO | NO | 6-9 months | NO |
#16 | SleepPro EasiFit | MAD Boil-and-bite, 2 sizes, holes for breathing. | Thermoplastic BPA and Latex Free | $44.95 | YES Yes, though conclusion was don't use it if you have mild to moderate OSAHS. | NHS | 6+ months | NO |
#17 | SomnoGuard AP | Adjustable MAD Recommended to let dentist do the fitting. 2 piece MAD so you can mold them separately. Boil-and-bite though a bit more complicated (cutting off edges for instance). Adjustable after with screw driver. | Thermodynamic material | $149.69 | YES | FDA, Therapeutic Goods Administration (Australia) | 12-18 months | NO But ask your dentist. |
#18 | SnoreDoc | MAD Boil-and-bite. Front air hole. | Thermoplastic | $39.99 | YES | FDA | N/A | NO |
#19 | Snorban | MAD Boil-and-bite, breathe through nose. | Thermoplastic BPA and Latex Free | $49.95 | YES | FDA | 12 months | NO |
First, You Need To Understand Why You Snore To Find The Right Solution For You!
It is vital that you understand the cause of your snoring before you start throw money away on number of anti-snoring devices and then find out that they do not work. Each device is designed for a specific type of snorers. For example if you are an open mouth snorer and you buy a set of nasal strips or a tongue retaining device in the hope to stop your snoring, guess what will happen?! You probably will swallow that same nasal trip in your sleep as you still be snoring with your mouth wide open.
Below are some simple snoring tests you can try at home to learn what the main cause of your snoring is. After each test I will explain which option is best for you depending on your snoring test results, or what to do if you didn’t get a solid answer.
The most common cause of snoring may be caused by the way that the base of your tongue falls during the sleep. For many people the tongue has a tendency to relax and fall backwards in the mouth during the sleep and when it happens the narrowed breathing passage will vibrate excessively causing the sound of snoring.
To determine whether or not this is the root of your problem perform this test:
If you are unable to make a snoring sound with your tongue in this position, you may be suffering from what is known as “tongue base snoring”.
The solution for snoring when the tongue is the cause of the problem is a tongue retaining mouthpiece or tongue retaining device (TRD) also known as tongue stabilizing device (TSD). A mouthpiece specifically designed to hold the tongue forward - the best solution for this type of snoring. In this case you should consider the following snoring devices:
Bad news - there are not many snoring solutions available for this category. Good news - the ones that are can really solve your snoring problem pretty fast!
If you could still make a snoring sound with your tongue between your teeth don’t worry there are a couple more tests for you to try.
Let’s try the next snoring test. This will determine if you snore because of your jaw or open mouth.
If you can make a snoring noise with your mouth open, but not with your mouth closed, your problem is very likely due to the way you breathe while sleeping. The best solution for this open-mouth type of snoring would be jaw retaining mouthpiece that will hold your lower jaw forward and mouth closed while you sleep. This will also help in the long-term development of the healthier habit of breathing through your nose.
So, if the cause of your snoring is your jaw or open mouth then one of the jaw retaining mouthpieces will work best for you:
Using a chin strap also can help to some extent but due to slippage and discomfort issues it is not as effective as using a snoring mouthpiece. And from my personal experience I would not recommend it. I found that they are generally very uncomfortable and can slide off easily in your sleep.
If you don’t snore because of your tongue then perhaps you snore because of your nose.
If either or both of your nostrils appears to be affected, nasal strips or sometimes called nose strips may be a great place to start when looking for the best anti-snoring remedies for you. They are the easiest to use and can provide a temporary relief.
Note: But if I have to be completely honest with you, I have not yet found a nasal strip that is capable of preventing snoring on its own. In my experience nasal strips can be a good compliment when used together with another snoring solution, but that's about it.
Be aware: the nasal congestion and stuffy nose also could be caused by allergies, sinus trouble, allergic rhinitis or hay fever. If you suspect allergies it may be worthwhile to seek a professional help to pinpoint the exact causes. Changes to your diet and/or environment around you could also help.
When you conducted your tests you might have discovered that you have more than one issues that are causing your snoring problem. That's OK. This is not that uncommon and most likely is caused by the tissues of the soft palate and the uvula at the back of your mouth. The uvula is the small nob of tissue you can see hanging down at the back of your mouth.
If there is more than one cause of your snoring, the mouthpiece that repositions the tongue by pulling it slightly forward will still be the best way to go. It will maximise the space available in your air passage way.
So, in this case, the tongue retaining mouthpiece like Good Morning Snore Solution or Aveo TSD will be the best solution you should try first, for treating snoring that seems to have more than one cause.
Keep reading to learn more about snoring causes and effects on your health and types of mouthpieces most commonly used to effectively stop snoring.
It is important to know the causes of snoring to use the right tool to tackle your snoring problem.
Snoring is caused by the partial blockage of airways, which can happen anywhere from the nose to the throat, or near the back of the tongue. The blockage can happen while awake, and worsen during sleep.
When you are sleeping your muscles are more relaxed, making it easier for the airflow to make the softened tissues vibrate; tissues gradually become softer as deeper sleeping stages are achieved.
Many different factors can cause snoring and sleep apnea, such as:
About half of all snorers have some degree of obstructive sleep apnea. The consequences of OSA will vary depending on the severity.
Consequences of snoring and sleep apnea include:
Women are diagnosed with OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) significantly less than men mainly due to a set idea of what a snorer looks like (middle-aged, at times overweight, man), and because their symptoms might be different. For instance, women with sleep apnea can get headaches, or it could affect their mood, which is not as common amongst men.
Recent studies have found that the ratio of prevalence of men to women who have obstructive sleep apnea or who snore is actually around 2 to 1. Some will say this ratio is also affected by the under- or miss-diagnosis of women.
These three devices have been proven to be effective in treating mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea through clinical trials, and many different governments have approved their use; though it will depend on the model and company.
The devices are the mandibular advancement devices (MADs), the tongue stabilizing devices (TSD), and the nasal EPAP (Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure).
Try The Simple Snoring Test Above To Find The Right Device For You!
All three are a great solution to snoring and mild to moderate cases of obstructive sleep apnea for three reasons:
Proven to work starting at the first usage.
They are long lasting and relatively cheap compared to any CPAP machine and the majority of models included in our table do not need to be acquired with a prescription, or need to be custom fitted, further decreasing their cost.
Having something in your mouth may feel awkward at first, but once you find the «right» one and you get used to it you’ll be comfortable wearing it every night, which allows for long term usage.
What follows is an overview of these three devices: how they work, how to use them, and their most common (minor) side effects.
*According to the amount of people who have used it, their feedback and reviews, our experience and because they have all been approved by the government and have had clinical trials.
MADs keep your jaw pushed forward, as if you were awake. Since snoring and OSA happen when the airways in your throat get blocked, pushing the jaw forward allows more space for air to circulate at the back of your mouth for two reasons. First, the back of your jaw is directly connected to your throat, meaning that pushing it forward will open up space there. Second, when your jaw is pushed back and there is less room for air to pass, your tongue can act as a clog for the small airway that is left, therefore making you snore.
MADs also decrease teeth grinding by locking your jaw in position, and because they separate your lower jaw’s and upper jaw’s teeth.
Many MADs have breathing holes in them that allow you to breathe through your mouth. This is convenient since you will be able to use your MAD even if you have a stuffy nose from the flu for example.
The most common minor side effects are: jaw soreness and excessive drooling. But both side effects usually decrease over time.
Clean your mouth and brush your teeth before using the device.
Most MADs are boil-and-bite. Meaning you will need to place the device in hot water a few seconds, take it out and wait for it to cool, and then bite on it moving your lower jaw slightly forward in order to give it your mouth’s, and teeth’s shape.
Usually you will be able to re-mold the device a few times, though not always.
Adjustable MADs also allow adjustments to be made after haven given it your mouth’s imprint, usually in small increments of about 1mm. This way you may adjust how forward you want your lower jaw to be without having to repeat the boil-and-bite process.
Finally there are some MADs that are ready-to-use, usually giving you the option between a few different sizes.
Any device that you put in your mouth should be cleaned after and/or before each use as per the instructions of the manufacturer, but in general:
As previously mentioned, when the back of the jaw partially blocks the throat’s airway, the tongue can obstruct the remaining air path making you snore. TSDs only target the tongue, retaining it as to not let it fall at the back of your throat, allowing you to breathe normally.
TSDs then require you to breathe through your nose, though with time you would get used to it. Since you breathe through your nose, you can’t use it when you have the flu or a stuffy nose.
TSDs also decrease teeth grinding. Their most common side effects are: excessive drooling and tender tongue. Though these side effect may decrease or disappear completely over time.
TSD will retain your tongue through suction. To use it you will need to:
This way, the device should be sucking in your tongue.
Squeezing it with your fingers will have reduced the total amount of air in the TSD, and releasing them will have brought back the device to its original volume, filling the previously missing area with… your tongue
The company AveoTSD offers three sizes, while Good Morning Snore Solution (GMSS) only has one. Both companies have had good customer feedback and reviews, though GMSS seems to be way ahead and after researching looks like it is the most popular device on the market at the time of writing this. You can read our Good Morning Snore Solution review to learn more about this device.
Any device that you put in your mouth should be cleaned after and/or before each use as per the instructions of the manufacturer, but in general:
By partially blocking your nose with a sort of tape (Theravent), pressure accumulates in the airway in the throat when you exhale, thereby expanding the airway, and reducing snoring and OSA. Even though it seems to be a bit less effective in general than the two other products, given the clinical trials and the reviews online, it is a really simple solution that doesn’t take any time to adjust to. In the long term though, costing about a dollar a day, it will usually be more expensive than a MAD or a TSD that would last you 12 months or more.
To use it, simply apply the product (resembling tape) onto your nostrils.
Use each piece only once.
Here are general characteristics you will want to look at when choosing your snoring mouth guard or mouthpiece: