I'll let you in on a little secret. I snore whenever I roll on my back to sleep. That's when my mouth breathing bothers me. I end up with a very dry mouth.
I found a solution! The Anti-Snore Chin Strap. It's not elegant nor is it sexy, but it helps prevent my dry mouth. You'll see a number of different variations on the same thing here. My only complaint is that it does get hot; sometimes I end up taking it off in the early morning.
In addition to dry mouth, mouth breathing during sleep can lead to:
- Dental problems
- Halitosis
- Sore throat
- Brain fog
- Irritability
- Insomnia
How It Works
The chin strap helps to keep your mouth closed during sleep which causes you to breathe through your nose. Air is prevented from travelling to and from your throat and over the soft palate, which reduces the flapping/snoring sound.
If your snoring is caused by sleep apnea or nasal congestion, a chin strap will not help. If you suspect you have either condition, consult your doctor.
More Information
- This study suggests some daytime exercises that may help reduce snoring.
- About mouth breathing
- Snoring Chin Straps
I use one as well. Well sort of, but in a pinch I also use another solution. I put a plastic adhesive bandage over my mouth. Yes it is an odd solution, but it does work. Strange stuff sometimes works.
Here on ART, we like out-of-the-box solutions, Rick! (Now, why am I saying “we”, when it is just me?”