Custom-made snoring brace

Prevent snoring with a visit to the dentist

Snoring is a problem that can have a major impact on the quality of your life and that of your partner. Partners who sleep apart due to snoring are unfortunately more the rule than the exception. Not only men, but also women snore. The sound that is created by snoring is caused by soft tissues, such as the uvula, vibrating when breathing in and out. Due to the lack of space at the back of the throat, the air cannot flow freely here and causes vibrations and a snoring sound.

Loud snoring and/or holding your breath during sleep can even be a sign of sleep apnea . This often occurs because the tongue falls back, thereby blocking the airway. As a result, the oxygen level in the blood can drop severely. Eventually, the body wakes up (sudden, heavy breathing) and sleep is disturbed. Consequently, these breathing pauses may cause these patients to experience loss of concentration, high blood pressure, low energy, morning headaches, or simply dozing off during the day.

This form of apnea is called Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome ( OSAS ). Patients often suffer from it for years before the correct diagnosis can be made (often with the help of a partner). Apnea often runs in families. Fortunately, in many cases, something can be done about it without major medical intervention, namely with an anti-snoring mouthpiece!

A custom-made anti-snoring device (MRA)

At Botman Tandartsen we are specialized in making custom snoring braces. We have all the equipment in-house to help you professionally and quickly to a better night's sleep. To measure your snoring brace, your mouth is digitally scanned with the Trios 3shape scanner. So there is no need to "bite" anymore. Thanks to this modern scanner, the snoring brace is many times more accurate than with a traditional bitten (alginate) impression. This makes the brace optimally comfortable to wear and you can easily put the brace in and take it out.