SNORE GUARDS

A mandibular splint or mandibular advancement splint is a small plastic device worn in the mouth that may be used for correcting jaw and  tooth problems, or for improving the quality of sleep by reducing some types of snoring or sleep apnea.

If the snoring is caused by the base of the tongue, the splint will push the mandible (lower jaw) forward, helping keep the tongue clear of the  pharynx (the back of the throat). This is an alternative treatment to a positive pressure mask.