About Snoring & Sleep Apnea
 Snoring and sleep apnea are caused by the partial blockage of the airway during sleep, and this causes tissues in the throat to vibrate when the patient breathes. (See illustration of partial blockage.) Sleep apnea is a total blockage of the airway during sleep, causing the patient to stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer.
The appliance is used at night to prevent the collapse of the tongue soft palette and lateral pharyngeal walls. Sleeping disorders can cause stress and affect the health of those who suffer from it. A common misconception is that snoring is merely an annoyance, not a health issue. The truth is that snoring can affect the health of the snorer and the health of their sleep partner. Snoring disrupts the sleep of the snorer, as well as the sleep of those within earshot to the detriment of all. The snorer and family members disrupted by snoring experience broken sleep patterns that can adversely impact their quality of life, as well as their health.
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