Why do people snore in the first place?

The most common cause of snoring among adults is the dropping-back of the lower jaw. This tends to happen above all when you are relaxed and deeply asleep. As the lower jaw drops back, the tongue moves in the same direction to obstruct the respiratory tract. The mouth opens, and the uvula vibrates in the stream of respiratory air, leading to the familiar problem-noise that we know as snoring.

This is how the NMS Clip works:

The NMS Clip permits the normal breathing that takes place with the natural opening and closing of the mouth, but prevents the lower jaw from dropping back during sleep to block the pharynx. Thanks to its uniquely compact dimensions, the NMS Clip is the most comfortable and convenient solution that you are likely to find. Right from the moment when you use the NMS Clip for the first time, you and your spouse or partner will begin to share a relaxing night’s sleep.

There are, of course, other anti-snoring methods. These include head bandages, nose clamps, collars, pharyngeal cannulae, side supports, dummies and goggles, but their effectiveness is doubtful, as they often fail to fulfil the optimistic promises of the seller, and prove not to be worth the money spent on them.

Here is a small selection of the above-mentioned methods:

Nose-piece

How it works: Exercises light pressure on the sides of the nose to make nasal breathing easier.
What the experts think: Ineffective, slips off the nose easily.

Lower-jaw protrusion splint (supplied by a dentist)
How it works: Keeps the lower jaw in its forward position to maintain the respiratory tract open.
What the experts think: Highly effective, but difficult to get used to and also expensive (approx. €600 to €800 or equivalent)

Anti-snore splints sold via the Internet

How they work: Work like a boxer’s gum-shield, permitting nasal breathing, but making it almost impossible to breathe through the mouth. As the teeth are completely covered, the sensation of having a foreign body in the mouth tends to make the user bite down harder, resulting in aches and pains due to muscular tension.
What the experts think: Limited effectiveness, uncomfortable to wear.

Mouthpiece – anti-snoring “spoon”

How it works: A spoon-shaped element made to fit the palate is used along with a special paste to prevent the tongue slipping back during sleep to obstruct breathing.
What the experts think: Effectiveness not proven, likely to cause discomfort.

Elastic pharyngeal cannula

How it works: A small tube inserted into the pharynx prevents closure of the upper respiratory tract, allowing air to pass directly into the airways.
What the experts think: Effectiveness doubtful, for extreme cases only.

Anti-snoring pillows

How they work: Provide side support to prevent the user rolling onto his or her back. These support pillows are placed under the back of the neck to ensure that the user sleeps on his or her side.
What the experts think: Their effectiveness is not sufficiently proven.

Anti-snoring strip, chin bandage

How it works: A cotton bandage secured around the back of the head helps keep the mouth closed.
What the experts think: Effectiveness doubtful.

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