Snoreguards

Silent Nite

While snoring is a common problem for many people, it can also be a major sign of other complications that can affect your health, and the health of your loved ones. It is estimated that over 80-million people in North America snore while sleeping, which not only affects the quality of sleep that the snoring person gets, but also their loves ones, such as spouses, children, and other family members. Luckily, there is a way to treat chronic snoring. Dr. Lyon is pleased to offer the Silent Nite snoring prevention device.

What is the Silent Nite snoring prevention device?

If you snore at night, then the Silent Nite snoring prevention device represents a solution and a better night’s sleep! The Silent Nite device is a specially designed dental device to be worn at night as it gently helps keep the lower jaw in a forward position, increasing the space between the airway passage, helping you breathe better and get a full, quite, night’s sleep.

What is the Silent Nite device made of?

The Silent Nite device is made of a flexible plastic material with two upper and lower connective pieces. Each device is custom-made to fit your individual smile and provide the most comfort possible.

Is the Silent Nite device comfortable?

The answer is simple - YES! The Silent Nite device is made to be comfortable, so that you can sleep without even noticing you’re wearing it. The Silent Nite device does not prevent you from breathing with your mouth open, and will even eliminate snoring for patients with sinus congestion or allergies. You may experience some slight stiffness of the jaw for the first few mornings after wearing the Silent Nite device, however this feeling is only temporary, and will go away after waking up and removing the device.

What causes snoring?

Snoring can be the result of several factors. Typically, snoring is caused by the relaxing of the muscles and soft tissues in the throat and mouth, making the airway passage smaller. The decrease in space through the airway makes it harder for each breath to get through, and when it does get through the airway passage, it moves over the soft tissues in the mouth and throat causing a vibration which results in the snoring sound.

Other causes of snoring may include:

To learn more about the Silent Nite device, contact our practice and schedule an appointment and consultation with Dr. Lyon. A better night’s sleep, starts here!