How the SomnoDent™ MAS Stops Snoring

SomnoMed on Channel 9
Read what they said about SomnoDent™ MAS

Sometimes when we sleep, the muscles that hold the airway open relax and partially collapse, obstructing the flow of air slightly. Air passing through the partially collapsed airway can cause a vibrating sound known as snoring.

What the SomnoDent™ MAS does

The SomnoDent™ MAS is an Australian made clinical device for the effective treatment of snoring and for the more serious condition of obstructive sleep apnea.

Snoring as an Indicator of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The consequences of that snoring can create irritability and mood swings and subsequent relationship problems.

Snoring may however, be the sign of a serious condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). While not everyone who snores suffers from obstructive sleep apnea, SomnoMed suggests that if you have been heard to gasp for breath or have sudden spells of drowsiness during the day, then you should obtain a referral to a qualified specialist.

The SomnoDent™ MAS was featured on 'What's Good For You' Program

Channel Nine TV show, 'What's Good For You', hosted by Sigrid Thornton, recently tested a number of common cures for snoring to find out which ones really work.

The Test

Six popular cures for snoring were tested by the 'What's Good for you' guinea pigs and included nasal strips, sewing a tennis ball into pyjamas, a snore collar, nasal spray, CPAP machine and an oral appliance (SomnoDent™ MAS).

The test subjects and their selected snoring cures were all put through their paces under the supervision of sleep physician, Dr Michael Chia, from Sleep South Australia.

Conclusion

While the cumbersome and noisy CPAP machine was the most effective treatment tested, the small discreet SomnoDent™ MAS was the only other snoring treatment rated as being effective by the 'What's Good for you' team.

While the results of the test showed a marked reduction in snoring with the SomnoDent™ MAS, the subject would have done even better if they had not been congested with a cold at the time. In fact the subject has told SomnoMed that his snoring is now completely controlled while wearing the MAS.

You can read an article about the snoring product test on the
'What's Good for You' website.

Download our Overview or Treatments for Snoring (PDF)

For more information if you or your partner snore contact:

- Your local doctor or dentist.
- Call our SomnoMed Advisor on 1800 445 770.
- Request an Information Pak to be emailed to you.