Frequently Asked Questions

The main cause of snoring is relaxed muscle tension in the back of the throat, which can lead to a narrowing of the airways and the vibrations of relaxed muscle tissue. Another cause of snoring is congestion of the nasal passages which can limit or block airflow through the nose. This can be due to colds, allergies or a blocked nose, which forces you to breathe through your mouth and can lead to snoring. Lifestyle factors such as drinking alcohol, smoking, and being overweight can all make you more likely to snore. You can find out more detailed information about the causes of snoring and how to prevent it here.

Sleep apnea can be difficult to diagnose. Some people suffer from sleep apnea and never even suspect that they have the condition. One main signs of sleep apnea is loud snoring, but not everybody who snores has sleep apnea. You may be suffering from sleep apnea if you snore and stop breathing in your sleep, or wake up tired (even after 8 hours sleep). When you experience an episode of apnea during sleep, you will usually wake up with a loud snore or snort.

If you believe you may be suffering from sleep apnea, we would advise you to visit your Doctor. For sleep apnea to be formally diagnosed, you must undergo a sleep study. This is usually done overnight at a sleep clinic. Doctors will assess you overnight to see whether you have pauses in your breathing during sleep, and how frequent these pauses are. You can then be prescribed the correct treatment for you. You can find out more information about how sleep apnea is diagnosed here.

This depends on how severe your sleep apnea is, and whether you have symptoms like daytime sleepiness that could have an impact on your ability to drive safely. When you are formally diagnosed with sleep apnea, your Doctor will tell you whether or not you need to stop driving and inform the DVLA.

Yes. Different combinations of both Oral and Nasal Snoreeze products can work together to stop your snoring.

Snoreeze products are made with natural ingredients and are safe to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. However, we recommend that you consult your doctor before use.

Snoreeze products are made with natural ingredients and are safe to use if you have asthma or any other respiratory problems. However, we recommend that you consult your doctor before use. We advise against using the Snoreeze Oral Device if you are suffering from serious respiratory conditions such as asthma or emphysema.

If you are overweight the increased tissue mass could narrow the airways in your throat, leading to more frequent and louder snoring.

Smoking can irritate and damage the tissues at the back of your throat causing your airways to become inflamed, leading to more frequent and louder snoring.

Snoreeze Nasal Strips gently open the nasal passages to improve airflow throughout the night.

Yes. Snoreeze products are made with natural ingredients and are safe to use every night. For most people, positive lifestyle changes can help to reduce your risk of snoring.

Yes. Different combinations of both Oral and Nasal Snoreeze products can work together to stop your snoring.

Snoreeze products are made with natural ingredients. However, we recommend that you consult our doctor before use. Many types of medication, such as sedatives, can increase snoring due to their relaxant effect on the muscles at the back of the throat.

Snoreeze products are made with natural ingredients and are safe to use if you have asthma or any other respiratory problems. However, we recommend that you consult your doctor before use.

Snoreeze products are made with natural ingredients and are safe to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. However, we recommend that you consult your doctor before use.

Snoring is a complicated problem, with many different causes. This is why the Snoreeze range consists of so many products; to try and provide a product suited to every snorer. If you use a Snoreeze product and find that it does not relieve your snoring, it might be that you would be more suited to another product in the range. Make sure to read the detailed product descriptions provided on the website or use the “diagnose your snoring” questionnaire before making a product choice. If you are still having issues, you can contact our customer service team who will help you with any concerns.

Snoreeze oral devices are designed to reduce or stop even the loudest snoring. They work by gently holding your jaw in the right position, keeping your airway open and stopping it from collapsing. This reduces the vibrations that make the snoring noise and helps you to breathe easily and quietly during sleep. You can find out more about how Snoreeze oral device stop snoring here.

Many people find that wearing an oral device so that their jaw is in its natural position (as you do on the first few nights you use it) is enough to prevent their snoring. However, the fitting of an oral device is different for everyone. If after using your Snoreeze Oral Device for 2-3 nights you continue to snore, you should adjust the screws on the device. These screws are turned clockwise to adjust the oral device equally on both sides. This positions the lower jaw in a slightly forward position, aiming to open your airway and help you breathe easily and quietly.

Oral devices are sometimes known as Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs). There is substantial evidence showing that these devices are very successful at treating mild to moderate sleep apnea. We would advise speaking to your doctor to see whether a Snoreeze oral device would be suitable to treat your particular sleep apnea problem.

Many people find that wearing an oral device so that their jaw is in its natural position (as you do on the first few nights you use it) is enough to provide relief from sleep apnea. However, the fitting of a Snoreeze oral device is different for everyone. If after using your Snoreeze Oral Device for 2-3 nights you continue to suffer with sleep apnea, you should adjust the screws on the device. These screws are used to adjust the oral device equally on both sides, aiming to position the lower jaw in a slightly forward position. If your symptoms persist after adjusting a Snoreeze Oral Device gradually to the furthest setting, we would recommend that you visit your doctor. It may be that your problem is severe and requires an alternative treatment.

The Snoreeze Oral Device is a boil-and-bite mouthpiece that can be moulded at home in under 5 minutes. The Oral Device has been designed to be as user-friendly as possible, and the box contains a detailed instruction leaflet with pictures to illustrate each stage of the moulding process. You can find a step-by-step instruction video showing you how to mould and fit your Snoreeze Oral Device perfectly to your mouth here.

If you do not mould your Snoreeze Oral Device correctly, or it becomes loose fitting over time, it is possible to re-mould the device. There is no maximum number of times the Snoreeze Oral Device can be re-moulded. However, as the device is made of plastic, it may start to lose its integrity after the 3rd or 4th time of moulding. This would be the time to consider purchasing a new one.

Unlike lots of other mouthpieces you can buy, the Snoreeze Oral Device is fully adjustable. Some other mouthpieces are fixed, while others are adjustable by 4 or 5 settings. This means that if none of these few positions are right for you, the mouthpiece will not be comfortable. The Snoreeze Oral Device allows you to adjust it by hand a little at a time, so that you can find the perfect position for you.

The Snoreeze Oral Device is adjusted by hand using the screws on each side of the bottom tray. You can find a step-by-step instruction video showing you how to adjust your Snoreeze Oral Device to the correct setting for you here.

The Snoreeze Oral Device is adjusted by hand using the screws on each side of the bottom tray. You can find a step-by-step instruction video showing you how to adjust your Snoreeze Oral Device to the correct setting for you here.

When you first start to use an oral device, you might find that your teeth feel tender or sensitive. This is completely normal. If you bite down hard on your oral device while you sleep, or grind your teeth at night, you may experience some tooth discomfort in the morning. In most cases, this tooth discomfort will be temporary and should be reduced within an hour or two of waking and taking the oral device out of your mouth. Persevering with the use of your device should reduce any tooth discomfort, as over a few days or weeks your body should get used to you wearing the mouthpiece. If your tooth discomfort persists for longer than 2 weeks, or doesn’t go away a few hours after removing the oral device from your mouth, we would recommend discontinuing use.

The first few times you use an oral device, your jaw might feel a little sore in the morning. This is fairly common as your jaw is being held in the correct position overnight. You may also experience slight jaw discomfort if you adjust your oral device into a more forward position. In most cases, this jaw discomfort is temporary and should be reduced within an hour or two of removing the oral device. Persevering with the use of your oral device should reduce any jaw discomfort, as over a few days or weeks your body should get used to you wearing the mouthpiece. If your jaw discomfort persists for longer than 2 weeks, or doesn’t go away a few hours after removing the oral device from your mouth, we would recommend discontinuing use.

Yes, you can sleep as you normally would do, breathing through your mouth or nose. Unlike many other snoring and sleep apnea mouthpieces that only contain a small air hole to breathe through, both Snoreeze oral devices allow full mouth movement, so you can open your mouth and breathe freely. If you usually struggle to breathe through your nose, using Snoreeze Nasal Strips or Snoreeze Nasal Spray together with your oral device could really help.

Yes, unlike many other snoring and sleep apnea mouthpieces that have the top and bottom trays attached together, both Snoreeze oral devices allow full mouth movement, so you can sleep with your mouth open.

No, it shouldn’t do. The dual-layer design of the Snoreeze Self-Fit oral device means that the soft, mouldable layer of white plastic moulds snugly to your teeth. This provides a secure, yet comfortable fit and ensures that the oral device should stay in your mouth all night. The LabFit provides a custom fit that is tailored to your mouth, offering excellent retention.

You might find that you manually remove your oral device from your mouth during the night a few times in the first few weeks of using it. This is because you are not used to sleeping with something in your mouth, so your natural instinct will be to take it out when you are half asleep! This should stop happening after the first week or two, so you should persist with wearing your oral device.

Unlike many boil-and-bite mouthpieces, the Snoreeze Oral Device has an inner layer of soft, mouldable plastic. This plastic is comfortable while providing a snug fit, so the Oral Device stays in place all night, reducing the risk of rubbing and chafing. You may feel some minor discomfort when first using a mouthpiece like the Snoreeze Oral Device. This is because your body will take time to adjust to wearing the Oral Device. This discomfort should reduce over the first week or so of using your Oral Device.

If you have never used an oral device before, or haven’t used one for a while, it can take some time for your body and mind to adapt. This is because you are not used to sleeping with something in your mouth. After using your oral device for the first week or so, you will begin to get used to it. After a few months of using an oral device, you will probably find it strange to try and sleep without it!

Oral devices have been shown to be an effective treatment for mild to moderate sleep apnea. If you have been prescribed CPAP treatment by your doctor, we do not advise stopping treatment without first discussing things with them. If you feel you have sleep apnea, you should speak to a doctor and ask if they think a Snoreeze oral device would be suitable for you.

We recommend you clean your Snoreeze Oral Device after each use, with cool water and a soft toothbrush. You may also use cleaning products specially designed for dentures from time to time (e.g. weekly) in order to remove staining and bacteria. To help keep your Oral Device clean, you can store it in the provided protective case.

How long your Snoreeze Oral Device will last will vary depending on several factors such as how often you use the device and how frequently or thoroughly you clean it. If you suffer from bruxism (teeth grinding), the Oral Device should help with this, but may wear out more quickly. Typically, if a Snoreeze Oral Device is cleaned and looked after well, it can last up to 6 months, maybe even longer.

Although Snoreeze oral devices are not for the treatment of teeth grinding or bruxism, they do prevent the contact surfaces of the teeth making contact with each other, and may help reduce the effects of teeth grinding or bruxism. The Snoreeze oral devices’ dual-layer design means that soft, mouldable plastic surrounds your teeth, ensuring that it is comfortable to wear. But the outer layer of plastic is more robust and hard-wearing, helping to protect the device from wear and tear. If you grind your teeth when you sleep, you may find that your oral device needs replacing more often than the recommended 6 months.

No, the Snoreeze oral devices are BPA and Latex free.

No, we do not recommend that anyone under the age of 18 uses a Snoreeze oral device, as children’s teeth and jaw are still developing. If your child snores or you believe they may be suffering from sleep apnea, we would advise you to speak to their doctor.

This depends on how many missing teeth you have, and which ones they are. A few missing molars at the back of your mouth should be okay, but if you have several front teeth missing you may have problems using an oral device. If you are unsure about whether a Snoreeze oral device is suitable for you, please consult your dentist.

If you have crowns, we do not recommend wearing an oral device without first consulting your dentist. This is especially true if you have crowns on your front teeth, as these are the teeth that have the most pressure placed on them. Please consult your dentist or orthodontist if you are unsure whether a Snoreeze oral device is suitable for you.

Both Snoreeze oral devices can be used if your dentures are kept in the mouth while sleeping. Both oral devices cannot be used if you have full dentures and these are removed while sleeping.

If you wear partial dentures and they are removed at night then you would need the majority of your front teeth and several of your rear teeth to be able to use the Snoreeze oral devices. Please consult your dentist or orthodontist if you are unsure about whether a Snoreeze oral device is suitable for you.

We would advise against using a Snoreeze oral device if you suffer from a serious respiratory condition such as asthma or emphysema.

Yes, you can use a Snoreeze oral device if you have a blocked nose or nasal congestion, as you can still sleep with your mouth open and breathe through your mouth when wearing the mouthpiece. If you are struggling to breathe through your nose because of nasal congestion, then you could try our Snoreeze Nasal Strips or Snoreeze Nasal Spray to help you breathe more easily through your nose.