Ongoing studies on the effectiveness of electronic stimulators are further verifying their effectiveness and suitability for all snorers.  

Appliances are mechanisms that are worn inside the mouth and either work on the jaw, the tongue, the palates, or in some cases, all three. The most popular and effective are noted below.

·        Oral Appliances

A number of oral appliances (brand names include The Silencer™ and the Equalizer™) are designed by medical professionals (including dentists) are available on the market, and are currently being used with success by millions of people around the world.

Oral appliances, which act either on the tongue or the jaw, are crafted to achieve a few main anti-snoring goals:

§         Keep the mouth shut, and thus prevent the emission of the snoring sound (due to vibration in the trachea)

§         Push the jaw slightly forward, thus preventing the tongue from falling backwards during deep sleep and thus obstructing the airway.

§         Enlarge the airway itself and enable a smoother inhale/exhale, thus reducing vibration

Some oral appliances are available over-the-counter in drug and health stores, but for serious snorers, a custom-fitted appliance is usually required (usually by a dentist).