Wellness

[Jayhawk Girl]

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@sugar22 wrote:

I swear by the Ripsnore device.  It's like a retainer, holds the lower jaw outward a bit.  My husband snored like a freight train, but when he got the ripsnore thing, he was so quiet I thought he might have died!  It literally saved my marriage!

Ripsnore.com

You get two devices.  Heat in hot water for a few minutes, then place in your mouth with lower jaw extended a little...not enough to hurt, just enough to keep the back of your mouth open.  Let it cool, and that's it.  He has used the same one for at least 5 years.  Rinse it off every morning, store in the little case that comes with.  

Trust me, it's worth 1000 times what they charge.  BTW, I read about a dentist selling something very similar for ~$800.  

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@sugar22 Thanks for the info!  I will look that up and see what I can find.  My dentist's custom if $1,200!!!  Holy cow, that's insane!!

[tsavorite]

@Jayhawk Girl  My husband has been using Pure Sleep device...you put it in boiling water to mold it correctly to your bite/mouth.  He has had his for close to 5 yrs now...at that time it was $60 for 2....and you didn't have to pay for it....you got a free 30 or 60 day trail and if it didn't work for you send back...but it worked really good for him and so cheap!  I have no idea what they are charging now a days.  There seems to be more options just like it out there also.  

I didn't know what I was going to do...his snoring was SO LOUD and awful and he never stopped all night long!!! So I could never fall asleep and never stay asleep due to his snoring.  If it ever stops working I would buy another device in a minute!  Best money ever spent.  Most of these devices come with money back refund if it doesn't work....I'd try one out for sure.

With that said I have TMJ and had to see a specialist to get a custom low jaw bite guard made for myself (almost $1300.00) thank goodness insurance covered it all.  So I do understand your concern....this same specialist also did snoring devices custom made.  So they do work for many people.  

HTH

[Jayhawk Girl]

@tsavorite thanks so much for your comments.  I will certainly do some homework and I am so glad I asked you all for help with this!  

I knew you all would have some good advice!

[lolakimono]

@Jayhawk Girl

BF got this (used the strips, but they would always come off by morning).

It works!

[Jayhawk Girl]

thanks @lolakimono. I'll put it on the list to check.

[conlt]

My dentist recommends using a dental rinse before bed if using a cpap. I believe they make rinses that are designed to keep your mouth moist. I use nasal pillow with my cpap and have not had dental issues. I do wear a "doctors night guard" to prevent dental damage from grinding my teeth. You can buy one at a drugstore. My dentist recommended that I try that brand before spending a fortune on him making me one. It works for me. 

[Jayhawk Girl]

@conlt I should try that rinse. I also use the nasal pillows. I'm doing some homework so that I don't have to dump a bunch of money down the drain on an option other than the cpap.  Thanks for your input!