How to treat snoring

Dental devices are one of the most popular ways to treat snoring. Many devices, especially those prescribed by a dentist, are incredibly effective at improving mouth position and promoting positive airflow while sleeping, which tends to treat snoring in most instances. The type of dental device that a dentist recommends depends largely on the cause. If snoring is the problem in and of itself and is not overly serious, then a prescribed mouthguard might be all that is needed. For individuals with severe sleep apnea, either an advanced mouthguard or a CPAP machine might be the best form of treatment. 

If you are like many, the first thought you have when you hear about an anti-snoring pillow is that it likely does not work, but there are certain specific pillows that can actually work well for snoring treatment. The goal of most anti-snoring pillows is to get the head position in a more optimal position (typically raised a few inches), which promotes healthy breathing and reduces the risk of sleep apnea and snoring. Be sure to talk to a dentist about pillows that work best for snoring, and ask about sleep apnea-specific pillows if sleep apnea is the cause of snoring.