It’s one thing to be kept awake at night from outside noise. It’s quite another thing to be jarred out of sleep from your partner’s snoring (or your own).

But unlike the noise outside your window, snoring is controllable. And it’s more than just a nuisance -- it can cause serious health problems. According to the UCLA School of Dentistry, snoring can cause your blood pressure to soar, cause damage to your arteries and increase the risk of stroke.

Dentists treat snoring with oral appliances such as Silent Nite. Silent Nite is a custom-made snore prevention device that is flexible, thin and comfortable to wear.

How Does Silent Nite Work?

Snoring occurs during sleep when the muscles are relaxed and the breathing airway constricts. This constriction increases the speed of air going through, which in turn causes the soft palate and uvula to vibrate. This vibration is what we know as snoring.

The Silent Nite device moves the lower jaw into a forward position in order to increase the airway space and reduce air velocity and soft tissue vibration.

Silent Nite’s transparent, flexible forms are customized to fit your upper and lower jaws. Comfortable and easy to use, Silent Nite also helps:

- Minimize stiff jaw joints
- Reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease
- Reduce the risk of ADHD in children

Unlike surgery, Silent Nite is non-invasive and:

- Cost-effective
- Comfortable to wear
- Easy to care for

Keep in mind that your dentist may suggest certain lifestyle changes before prescribing an oral appliance such as Silent Nite. Losing weight, avoiding drinking alcohol before bedtime and changing sleep positions are all ways that can help reduce snoring.

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