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Over 50% of men over 50 years old snore, and even younger men and women suffer from the problem. We offer a variety of non invasive solutions to the affliction.
- 41% of adult men and 28% of adult women snore.
- This figure rises with age - Over 50 years old 50% of men
and 38% of women snore.
- The British manufacturers of the ZX appliance receive over
500 calls a week from people who snore and are desperate for
a solution.
What can be done?
Snoring is usually caused when the airway at the back of the
throat constricts. This causes air to be inhaled at an increased
speed and pressure. During sleep our lower jaw and tongue falls
back to the rear of the throat. This, along with the soft tissues
(tonsils, soft palate and uvula) vibrate, causing the sound of
snoring.
The ZX appliance is like a small mouthguard
and prevents the lower jaw and tongue from falling backwards
and blocking the airway. The appliance is easy to fit in one
short appointment and does not require impressions. Unlike
nearly all other "anti-snoring"
appliances the ZX is adjustable. This enables us to adjust the
appliance until we achieve the ideal result.
What are the alternatives?
There are many alternatives to an anti snoring appliance. The
main ones are:
- Surgery - to remove the tissues blocking the airway.
- CAP machine - this is a pressurised mask which forces air
into the nose and mouth.
- Nasal plaster strips - These only expand the Nasal passages
and do not alleviate soft tissue vibration.
- Weightloss - This helps by reducing the fatty tissues in
the throat area.
- Alcohol and Smoking - Avoid alcohol for 3 hours before bedtime
and avoid smoking.
Try our Snoring Questionnaire
- I've been told that I snore
- I take "cat naps" during
the day
- I have problems concentrating for a long time
- I am overweight
- I have trouble breathing through my nose
- I have jolted awake gasping for breath during the night
- I feel tired and irritable in the morning even though I sleep
through the night
- I get morning headaches
If you have answered Yes to 2 or more questions a snoring appliance
can help.
The benefits of not snoring
- Wake up feeling rested and energetic
- Eliminate excessive daytime sleepiness and the irresistible
urge to nap
- Breathe more easily and naturally while sleeping via increased
air flow.
- Not waking feeling thirsty from a dry mouth and throat
- Eliminates choking sensation during sleep
- Increased blood flow and oxygen levels
- Peaceful nights for you and your partner
Why not make an appointment today and wake up feeling refreshed
tomorrow!
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