When looking for a solution for snoring, many people forget or do not know about an anti-snoring chin strap. It is such a simple device that keeps your lower jaw in place while you sleep. Here you will find out how it works and why it could be an effective snoring solution for you.
But first let’s see why an anti-snoring device like this can help with your problem…
Snoring occurs when the airways are partially blocked by the soft tissue that contains them. This can happen when you lie on your stomach, for example when you are asleep in bed. And it happens because, when you’re asleep, your muscles and soft tissues in and around your airways relax and you don’t have conscious control over them.
They can relax to such an extent that, depending on other considerations, they can fall into the airways and partially block them. This leaves your airways with a very restricted area for air to flow through as you breathe during sleep.
Under these conditions, the air becomes ‘turbulent’, meaning it doesn’t flow smoothly, which can cause your soft tissue to vibrate. This causes the sounds you know as snoring.
Now, as I mentioned earlier, there are other considerations to take into account when it comes to snoring, things like your weight, if you ate too late, if you drank alcohol before bed, if you sleep on your back, if you have nasal allergies. , etc. And, by addressing these other issues, you can also treat your snoring problem.
But, even taking that into account, one of the main reasons for snoring may be that, while sleeping, the lower jaw separates from the upper jaw. And, especially if you prefer to sleep on your back, this can put pressure on your throat and allow your tongue to fall back, further restricting your airway. If you could prevent this from happening, your chances of snoring would decrease.
And this is where the diving chin strap comes into play. By wearing it at night, your chin (lower jaw) is supported in its proper place so it doesn’t fall off and neither is your tongue, which is attached to your lower jaw. And the help is comfortable to use and not annoying. It all leads to a good night’s sleep and no snoring, or at least a lot less snoring.
Now, as I hinted at earlier, depending on the underlying causes of your snoring, the anti-snoring chin strap might not work as well for you as it does for others. You just have to give it a try to find out.
But there are many other anti snoring aids on the market like snoring pillows, snoring mouthpieces, nasal strips, sprays etc. They are certainly worth considering as well.