The Best Snoring Mouthpieces For Denture Wearers

If you are a long term snorer you should probably be aware of the health risks that snoring can cause if you ignore it over a serious period of time. Like many, you may wish to stop your snoring for several reasons – to take care of your health, marital harmony (i.e. not waking your partner several times a night), or even to (for once) wake up feeling refreshed after a good night’s sleep.

The most popular, effective and inexpensive way to stop your snoring is by using stop-snoring mouthpieces.

There are a number of highly effective mouthpiece devices that are available on the market today that will stop your snoring, of course. The most popular types are mandibular adjustment devices (MAD). These work by moving the lower jaw slightly forward compared to the upper jaw. This prevents the tongue from slipping back and blocking the airway while you are asleep. It is this tongue blockage which usually causes the snoring sound.

One of the problems with these devices is that they are generally unsuitable for people who wear dentures, crown or bridges. Recent teeth implants can also be problematic with them. This is due to most MADs relying on the teeth to hold the mouthpiece in place while the lower jaw is extended beyond the upper. This causes constant strain on dentures and other dental enhancements that can cause distortions. You do NOT want distortions.

Options For Snorers Who Wear Dentures

Full Denture Modified For MAD

In a study carried out and published in the Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine (JDSM), on May 10, 2015, a trial was undertaken by a group of patients who snored and could not use standard MADs. The dental surgeons made specially designed dentures that could be worn and work with a MAD type mouthpiece. The results show that these devices were very effective and improved sleep and oxygen levels. This is a very recent development and is probably some time away from being available and probably at a high financial cost.

Tongue Stabilizing Devices

Tongues stabilizing devices (TSD) are a type of stop snoring mouthpiece available today that can offer effective results at stopping snoring for denture wearers (as well as other people who have conditions that prevent them from wearing a typical MAD mouthpiece at night).

The snore stopping purpose behind the TSD is the same as for the MAD: to stop the tongue from slipping back into the throat when asleep. The TSD uses a different method that does not rely on teeth to hold it in place. Also, it does not alter the position of the jaw. TSDs work by attaching to the tongue using suction and then pulling the tongue forward to keep the airway open.

Unlike MADs, TSDs do not rely on the device being held in place with the teeth. On the other hand, if you are unable to breathe through your nose comfortably, then a TSD is going to be unsuitable for you. If you suffer from a blocked nose from conditions such as colds or allergies, do not use a TSD until you are able to comfortably breathe through your nose again. TSDs are relatively new and there are not many options available at present, basically the key mouthpiece is the Good Morning Snore Solution, or GMSS (review is here).

General Information About Using TSDs

Both the GMSS and the more rare and difficult to purchase Aveo TSD are made of medical grade, BPA free silicone. They both work by attaching themselves to the tongue using suction. TSDs require a little time to get used to and it is recommended that they be worn for short periods before going to bed to get your mouth used to them.

Good Morning Snore Solution

The Good Morning Snore Solution (GMSS) is currently the most well-known and popular TSD. The GMSS was developed by Dr. Nancy Markley from Alberta, Canada. It works by attaching to your tongue using suction with the large majority of the mouthpiece worn outside of the lips. This pulls your tongue forward.

The first thing that you should be aware of is that, unlike many devices, the GMSS has actually undergone clinical trials (a summary is available on their website), so there is actual data supporting their claims of effectiveness. GMSS also offers a 30 day money back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with the results while using the GMSS you can get a full refund less shipping and handling charges. The caveat there is that you are responsible for paying to return the GMSS mouthpiece. The GMSS is recognized by the FDA, Health Canada and the European Union as a suitable device for treating mild to moderate sleep apnea.

There are possible physical side effects in the early days of wearing the GMSS TSD. These include a slight soreness to the tip of the tongue and excessive salivation. These will subside as you become used to this mouthpiece.

Aveo TSD

The Aveo TSD works in a similar way to the GMSS device in that it also attaches to your tongue by suction. Unfortunately in many countries, the US included, the Aveo TSD is only available by prescription for doctors or dentists and cannot be bought online. The lack of availability alone makes this mouthpiece an iffy purchase, at best.

Every time that you need a new one, you will need to go through your doctor or dentist. And here's the kicker - despite some time spent in researching I have been unable to find a cost for the device in the US. Aveo TSD does not offer a satisfaction guarantee. Like the GMSS device there are possible initial physical side effects such as a soreness to the tip of the tongue and excess salivation. Again these will eventually disappear as you become used to the device.

Of the two TSDs mentioned above I would suggest that the first one to try would be the GMSS. The GMSS is recommended because of its track record of effectiveness, easy availability, cost certainty, and, if it doesn’t work for you, you can get a full refund.

MADs And Dentures, Crowns and Bridges

Some MAD manufacturers suggest that their devices are suitable for denture wearers. In some cases this may be true, as long as you do not have a full set. However, if you do have dentures it is recommended that you talk to your dentist first before you use any MAD mouthpiece. It will be worth the consultation, without a doubt.

The Best Snoring Mouthpieces For Denture Wearers Read more on: The Snoring Mouthpiece Review

source http://snoringmouthpiecereview.org/good-morning-snore-solution/the-best-snoring-mouthpieces-for-denture-wearers

Natural Remedies For Snoring: They’re Out There

Snoring can be a huge burden, and not just to those who snore. While the snorer is most likely getting a poor night’s sleep their relationships with their partners and other members of their household tend to be strained and potentially at the point of breaking. There are many couples who have been together for years yet sleep in separate rooms because of one partner’s snoring.

Snoring occurs when the airways are blocked. This can be due to congestion from sickness or allergies, relaxation of the tongue in the mouth or even just relaxation of the muscles in the throat. There are plenty of products on the market that can help you with your snoring such as nasal strips and mouthpieces. But if you’re looking for something natural, these may not be for you. There are some natural options out there, but there are also things to consider first:

If your snoring drives your partner nuts— or if you’re victim of your loved one’s snoozing— this is for you.

Snoring occurs when the flow of air through the mouth is obstructed. There are a few things that can trigger snoring like colds, allergies, drinking alcohol, smoking and certain medications.

We recently got this tweet from a viewer:

My wife has a bad snoring problem and refuses to use any anti-snoring nasal gadgets. Are there any natural remedies that might help?

Chronic snorers can be at risk for serious health problems like sleep apnea, so you should always see your doctor to rule this condition out first. Dr. Mark Hendricks, the medical director of sleep services at HCA’s Fairview Park Hospitalin Georgia said there are several ways to test for sleep apnea. Patients can stay overnight at a special sleep observatory where doctors can measure the number of times they stop breathing or have shallow breathing per hour, also known as apnea-hypopnea index (AHI).

“We can also do home sleep tests as well. Typically it is a small portable device where the patient has a sensor under the nose and on the finger to monitor air flow,” Hendricks told FoxNews.com.

Although the market is flooded with anti-snoring gadgets that claim they can reduce snoring, there are also effective natural remedies the can help.

1. Proper sleep positioning
   Instead of sleeping on your back, lying on your side may help to keep the base of your tongue from collapsing into the back of your throat, which can obstruct breathing.

Via: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2016/06/05/5-ways-to-reduce-snoring-naturally.html

You’ll find that there are five things to consider that are all natural and can help reduce or eliminate snoring. Naturally, we recommend one of our favorite mouthpieces, the Good Morning Snore Solution (read a review: http://snoringmouthpiecereview.org/good-morning-snore-solution/). None of these natural remedies involves anything outside your normal capabilities and you also don’t have to enlist the services of a specialist. This makes them easy on the pocketbook and you’ll have a better chance of actually trying these methods out.

Aren’t you glad there are natural options out there aside from never sleeping again? Rest well, friend, and take solace in the fact that potentially; this too shall pass.

 

 

 

Natural Remedies For Snoring: They’re Out There is available on SnoringMouthpieceReview.org

source http://snoringmouthpiecereview.org/natural-remedies-for-snoring-theyre-out-there/

Aging And Sleep Issues: How to Fix Them

Some people will tell you that getting older is the worst thing that can happen to a person. Your body hurts, you can’t sleep, and you begin to forget what you had for breakfast. Maybe your knee hurts every time it’s going to rain or you find that you keep putting the peanut butter in the fridge instead of the cupboard.

As if getting older wasn’t bad enough once you hit 50 you’ll find that sometimes things will just get worse before they can get better. Put a hold on the pity party though; there are  things you can do to make climbing the hill of age a bit easier on yourself:

For the first time, older adults got their very own personalized sleep recommendations. The National Sleep Foundation concluded, after reviewing the scientific research on sleep duration, that adults 65 and up should aim for 7 to 8 hours a night, compared to adults 26 to 64, who should sleep between 7 and 9. The distinction might not seem like a huge deal at first, but it’s a nod to what many older adults inherently know to be true: Sleep really does change with age.

“Our sleep changes throughout the lifespan,” says Natalie D. Dautovich, PhD, the NSF’s environmental scholar and an assistant psychology professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. Many 50+ sleepers find it’s easier to become awakened during the night, which is reflected in a little shorter sleep duration over all, Dautovich says.

It’s not exactly a welcome change: The NSF found 71 percent of 55- to 64-year-olds report some sleep problem, including difficulty falling asleep, waking up still tired, or snoring.

Here are a few of the unique sleep situations facing you as you age.

—Your bedtime and your wake-up time shift earlier.

Remember how all you wanted to do when you were 19 was stay up late and doze until noon? You weren’t just exercising your laziest teenager muscles; our natural internal clocks, technically called our circadian rhythms, are delayed until our 20s, meaning we truly don’t get tired until later at night and don’t feel alert until later in the morning, Dautovich explains. After we grow out of this phase, though, our circadian rhythms keep advancing, and later in life we tend to become sleepy earlier and feel our most alert earlier in the morning, too.

Via: http://www.myajc.com/news/lifestyles/parenting/6-sleep-problems-that-crop-up-after-age-50/nrJM4/

If you read closely you’ll see that there are six issues outlined in that article. Six can seem like a big number and a small number all at once. Instead of just throwing these issues at you and running away laughing, you’ll find that some tips have been incorporated so that you can address these potential sleep disturbers.

Sleep is always going to be precious and depending on what your daily life is like you might find yourself getting less and less of it. If that’s the case, it’s even more important to make sure that the sleep you are getting is truly restful. You still need to function during the day and being a productive member of society.

Sorry, you don’t get to laze about until you hit 80.

The blog post Aging And Sleep Issues: How to Fix Them was initially published to The Snoring Mouthpiece Review Blog

source http://snoringmouthpiecereview.org/aging-and-sleep-issues-how-to-fix-them/

How This Single Device Could Change the Sleep Game

We’re busy people and we like to have things a certain way. We want to be able to eat when we need to, work when we have to and sleep when we’d like to. We also want all of these things to be easy to do.

If you suffer from a sleeping disorder such as snoring or sleep apnea, falling asleep can be a real challenge. Snoring is caused when the airways are blocked by either over-relaxed muscles or general congestion. This causes the sound television has taught us so much about. Sleep apnea is more severe in that not only are the airways blocked, but breathing is interrupted several times during the night. You read that right. You just stop breathing. If you suffer from either one of these conditions just the ‘simple’ act of falling asleep could be difficult for you.

There are plenty of devices and products on the market to help you cope with the disorder, but what about actually falling asleep? It can be difficult when you’re worried about how your disorder will impact your sleep that night or when you’re trying to get used to a new device.

In comes this proposed, pretty cool, device:

The fifth annual International Space Apps Challenge which brings together teams from all over the world to try and solve specific NASA challenges is coming to a close. One of the top twenty-five teams has proposed an idea if implemented could relieve us from sleep deprivation problems. Their idea is a device that can help you sleep better called hypnos."

"My roommate Thomas and I are currently researchers at the Harvard-MIT HST Division & Brigham and Women's Hospital and both our projects involve a lot of overnight experiments which did cause sleep issues to some extent. I think this initial motivation for hypnos stemmed from this idea that sleep deprivation was affecting our cognitive function on a daily basis." said Sachin Bhagchandani, one of the team members.

"With Aaron and Gabriel's help at the NASA Space Apps Challenge happening at the Harvard GSD, we discussed about how although humans have leveraged light and sound in intuitive ways to better our existence by stimulating powerful psychological and corresponding physiological responses through communication or art, we have not given appropriate weight to the merit of using these media as clinical modalities to stimulate tunable physiological responses." added Sachin.

Via: http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report-your-sleep-problems-could-go-away-if-this-device-becomes-a-reality-2210902

If that doesn’t sound pretty cool you need to read more science fiction. The fact that we are looking into options to essentially plug ourselves into a good night’s sleep is pretty amazing.

If you read the article all the way you’ll notice that you can vote for the project. If this sounds like something you would like to see become a reality, there’s no time like the present to make your voice heard!

Sleep is previous and definitely needed. You don’t want to be a zombie for the rest of your life. Wouldn’t you like to be able to peacefully fall asleep like they do in the movies?

Yeah, we thought so.

The article How This Single Device Could Change the Sleep Game was originally seen on http://snoringmouthpiecereview.org

source http://snoringmouthpiecereview.org/how-this-single-device-could-change-the-sleep-game/

Snoring And Heart Disease: Ugly Bedfellows

Sleep is supposed to be a wondrous thing. It’s a necessity to living life: you have a great night’s sleep and then wake refreshed and ready to take on the next day. The unfortunate reality for a lot of people is that sleep is not that magical elixir that renews their energy levels. Sleep disorders can make it almost impossible to get any semblance of rest.

Those who snore run the risk of waking their partners or even themselves. Those who grind their teeth or clench their jaw will wake up with splitting headaches. There are also those effected by sleep apnea, a disorder that causes interrupted breathing during sleep, that actually stop breathing several times a night.

Without true rest you can’t function to the best of your abilities the following day. Lack of sleep leads to lethargy, reduced energy and terrible moods. While some sleep disorders can be affected by your everyday such as stress and overall health, sleep disorders can also worsen existing health concerns:

Scientists say they now have more evidence that sleep apnea might worsen heart disease.

Sleep apnea leads to interrupted breathing during sleep. In their study, the researchers found that patients with the condition who had a form of the heart procedure called angioplasty were much more likely to suffer heart attacks or strokes after their procedure.

The big difference held up even when the researchers adjusted their findings so they wouldn't be thrown off by factors like obesity and high blood pressure, which are common in these patients.

While the study did not prove sleep apnea caused heart disease to worsen, the authors think the first one probably exacerbates the second one.

"For cardiologists inserting stents for coronary artery disease, it is important to screen the patients for obstructive sleep apnea," said study author Dr. Lee Chi-Hang.

"And patients who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea should know about the strong relationship between sleep apnea and heart disease," added Chi-Hang, a senior consultant in the department of cardiology at the National University of Singapore Heart Center.

For the study, the researchers tracked just over 1,300 patients from Brazil, China, India, Myanmar and Singapore who had undergone angioplasty with stents. In these procedures, surgeons thread catheters through vessels and clear blockages by implanting stents designed to keep arteries open.

Via: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/news/20160516/sleep-apnea-may-raise-risks-for-angioplasty-patients

It’s no surprise that sleep apnea and heart disease may be connected. While scientists are still researching this issue the fact remains that obstructive sleep apnea causes you to stop breathing during sleep. Of course your heart is going to be affected by this.

While research is ongoing it’s still beneficial to get yourself checked out by your medical or health care professional. It’s important to keep yourself healthy and functional. If your sleep, or lack thereof, is impacting the quality of your life you should do yourself a favour and talk with someone.

Hopefully once scientists are able to better understand how these disorders affect each other they will also be able to create an action plan to combat them.

 

 

Snoring And Heart Disease: Ugly Bedfellows is republished from http://snoringmouthpiecereview.org

source http://snoringmouthpiecereview.org/snoring-and-heart-disease-ugly-bedfellows/

Atrial Fibrillation And Sleep Apnea: Linked?

When was the last time you got a good night’s sleep? For some people the answer is simply ‘never’. There are several sleep disorders that make getting a restful sleep almost impossible. Snoring disturbs your partner and in some cases can be loud enough to wake yourself up. Insomnia, meanwhile, makes it impossible to just close your eyes and turn your brain off. Sleep apnea attempts to stop your breathing several times a night; in extreme cases, sometimes up to 100 times an hour.

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when your airways are blocked in such a fashion that you literally stop breathing. In many cases this happens only a few times in the night and the lack of oxygen in the blood is enough to wake the sleep up and recirculate blood flow. In some instances the sleeper will wake up, but not enough to be aware of what is happening.

But what if you are suffering from more than sleep apnea?

Around 50 percent of those who have atrial fibrillation (AFib) also have sleep apnea. AFib is a condition where the heart beat is very abnormal; sleep apnea is a condition where breathing becomes very shallow or completely stopped during sleep. In the US, about 2.5 million people have AFib while about 18 million have sleep apnea. About 90 percent of those with sleep apnea are currently undiagnosed.

Abnormal electrical signals cause AFib — chambers in the heart do not contract properly to pump blood out of the heart. Instead, they just quiver and allow blood to remain in the heart. This can cause a blood clot to form, break loose, and cause a stroke. The risk of stroke is five times greater in patients with AFib than in patients who do not have AFib.

Sleep apnea patients have an airflow that is either completely or partially blocked during sleep, causing the patient to wake up when the brain detects that there is too little oxygen in the blood. The brain does this by monitoring the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood. When the patient wakes up, it may not be a complete awakening — it may be only partial but may be enough to reopen the airway. This can and does occur several hundred times each night in many sleep apnea patients, but they are usually not aware that they are being awakened. They usually snore, but only know about this if others inform them. This is dangerous because many people do not have a bed partner to tell them they snore, or the bed partner has just gotten used to the noise and isn’t aware. Sleep apnea patients often awake gasping for air or choking. Untreated sleep apnea can result in the increased risk of many dangerous medical problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and AFib.

Via: http://cdapress.com/news/healthy_community/article_26b38c76-bf6c-5745-ba70-e282eb9fcf53.html

Even when you discount other issues that can block sleep like stress, discomfort and personal circumstance, the reality is that most people are not getting the sleep they should. For some people, the fear of losing their life while sleeping is not a joke or movie plot; it is real.

It is important to be aware of your own personal sleep concerns and address them sooner, rather than later, with the help of a medical professional. Some issues like minor snoring can be battled with mouthpieces. More difficult issues like obstructed sleep apnea need to be dealt with by medical professionals.

Your doctor or health care provider is there to listen to your concerns and help you address them. You’ll sleep a lot easier if you just talk to them.

 

The blog post Atrial Fibrillation And Sleep Apnea: Linked? Find more on: http://snoringmouthpiecereview.org

source http://snoringmouthpiecereview.org/atrial-fibrillation-and-sleep-apnea-linked/

Menopause And Sleep Apnea: A Toxic Mix

Sleep is a wonderful commodity that we never seem to have enough of. While this is true across all genders, women seem to get the short end of the stick on more than one occasion. If you’re a mother, your sleep is interrupted by the constant cries of a small human you need to take care of. This doesn’t seem to change as they get older, either. If you’re not a mother, your sleep can still be disturbed by your partner, your own brain and your own snoring.

Then comes menopause.

Your hormones are already out of whack during this transition period in your life which can make certain conditions worse. Take sleep apnea for example. This sleep disorder is potentially life-threatening as it is caused by obstruction to the airway during sleep. This means you will stop breathing for a short period of time during the night. People who develop Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) will experience a stoppage in their breathing upwards to 100+ times a night. This is going to cause poor quality sleep which can lead to lethargy during the day. Menopause makes the chances of developing this condition higher:

The condition is most common in women and worsens in the post-menopause period as the phase marks the end of the reproductive period of a woman and brings about a lot of hormonal, physical and psychological changes in them.

"The levels of estrogen and progesterone (hormones which protect the airways from collapsing) released in the body declines during menopause, as a result of which, women become more prone to contracting obstructive sleep apnea in this phase," said Vivek Nangia, director and HOD (Pulmonology) at Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj.

According to a recent study, 0.6 per cent of women in their pre-menopausal stage suffered from OSA, while the incidence of the same in post-menopausal women (who did not undergo the hormone replacement surgery) was as high as 5.5 percent.

Further, OSA puts post-menopausal women at high risk of developing high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.

Such women usually remain awake at night and become lethargic as well as tend to fall sleepy during the day.

In addition, the prolonged periods of uncomfortable, disturbed sleep causes tiredness, irritability and mood swings, which may also hamper their various relationships.

"As many as 61 per cent post-menopausal women reported symptoms of insomnia," Nangia added.

Menopause also reduces the focus and attention span at work and may yield them unproductive.

Via:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/attention-ladies-sleep-apnea-gets-worse-post-menopause/articleshow/52459675.cms

The stereotypical symptom of menopause is hot flashes, which is of course only part of it. Add in loud snoring and choking during sleep and the urge to visit the washroom frequently during the night and you’re not going to get a good rest.

If you or someone you know has reached menopause you need to be informed. Your friend or family member needs to be aware of the serious effects of sleep apnea and how it can worsen post-menopause. Because these symptoms occur during sleep they can often go undiagnosed and untreated. A mouthpiece may be able to help. Here's a good review of ZQuiet, a popular choice:

http://snoringmouthpiecereview.org/zquiet/

If you’re noticing changes in personality and mood they could be caused by poor sleep. Open those lines of communication and get your important people the help they may need.

 

Menopause And Sleep Apnea: A Toxic Mix is available on http://snoringmouthpiecereview.org

source http://snoringmouthpiecereview.org/menopause-and-sleep-apnea-a-toxic-mix/

Didgeridoo: A Great Throat Exercise For Sleep Apnea?

In order to have a productive day at the office or in general, you need to get a proper sleep. This means sleeping for around 8 hours, consecutively, in a comfortable bed in a comfortable room. Achieving this balance of bliss can be near impossible for some people. There are several sleep disorders that can make getting those basic hours of sleep almost impossible. Whether you suffer from insomnia, snoring or sleep apnea you will undoubtedly face some hardships in achieving your desired sleep quota.

While there are various mouthpieces you can purchase to help curb your snoring and some medication you can take to ease your insomnia, it can be a bit difficult to combat sleep apnea without the use of a machine.

People with sleep apnea are at war with their windpipes. But they might be able to get some help from a different kind of wind pipe—namely, the Australian Aboriginal instrument called the didgeridoo.

In sleep apnea, obstructed airways stop a person’s breathing over and over at night. It’s normal for the throat muscles to relax during sleep, but for sleep apnea sufferers this relaxation combines with other factors to make breathing impossible. Apnea leads to broken sleep, snoring, and exhaustion during the day. A device called a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine can treat sleep apnea, but it’s pretty drastic, involving a mask hooked up to an air-blowing motor.

Alex Suarez, a didgeridoo instructor in Switzerland, noticed that his own sleep apnea symptoms lessened after several months of practicing the instrument. Some of his students experienced the same thing. So Milo Puhan, a doctor and professor at the University of Zurich, and his colleagues set out to test the didgeridoo effect.

The researchers recruited 25 non-obese adult subjects. All had moderate sleep apnea, with somewhere between 15 and 30 episodes per hour at night. (All of them also reported that they snored.)

In a series of lessons, the subjects learned proper lip technique and circular breathing (inhaling through the nose while continuously blowing on the instrument). They also had to practice at home for at least 20 minutes a day, five days a week.

Via: http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/inkfish/2016/05/19/to-beat-sleep-apnea-try-the-didgeridoo/#.V08K9PkrJhE

While it may seem strange that practicing an instrument can help curb your sleep apnea, you need to remember what the basics of the instrument are. In this case, you are strengthening your throat muscles to play the didgeridoo. Your throat muscles are the main culprits when it comes to obstruction while you are asleep.

This is a great use of time, plus you get to learn a skill that you can show off at parties! On a serious note, addressing your sleep apnea will allow you to get that restful sleep you crave. Your body and mind both need rest and if the didgeridoo can help you get there, you should go for it.

The following article Didgeridoo: A Great Throat Exercise For Sleep Apnea? is courtesy of The Snoring Mouthpiece Review

source http://snoringmouthpiecereview.org/didgeridoo-a-great-throat-exercise-for-sleep-apnea/

Baby Won’t Sleep? A Patient Approach Can Work

Sleep: that magical five-letter word that seems to elude most of us, even on the best of nights. Sometimes you go to bed later than you expected. Maybe you stayed up a few hours later than you should have because you couldn’t put down that book you were reading or you needed to finish the level you were playing. Or maybe you tried to go to sleep but were awoken by your own snoring. :)

If you snore, chances are you’re using an anti-snoring device to help alleviate the disruption to your night. You’ve probably tried a lot of things like nasal strips and mouth pieces until you settled on the one that worked best for you. Good job!

So maybe things are going great in your world and you’ve finally got your sleep issues under control. But then, it happens.

You have a baby.

Say good-bye to eight consecutive hours of sleep or being able to go through the whole night without having your dreams interrupted. Having a baby is a total game-changer on many levels; sleep is usually the first thing that gets sacrificed when a baby enters the picture.

If it’s the first time a child has become a member of your family, you’re going to have a lot of adapting to do. Things can get complicated if your sweet little bundle of joy also has a sleeping issue:

Sleep problems are among the most common complaints that parents have about their young ones.

Needless to say, they can cause a lot of stress in the family. Kids end up tired and parents become exhausted from being up all night with the baby.

Typically, children with sleeping problems do not fall asleep easily and also wake up in the middle of the night. Whether a sleep pattern or habit is abnormal depends on the age of the child.

Sleep patterns in babies take time to develop into a normal sleep cycle (full night-time sleep and awake during the day).

Most newborns sleep an average of 16 hours a day. However, this can be one to two hours at a time, depending on the individual baby.

In fact, most babies do not develop normal sleep patterns until about four to six months of age. Most sleep problems develop when parents react too quickly to a child who is fussy at night, not realizing that baby, if left alone for a while, may indeed fall asleep by herself.

Via: http://www.standard-freeholder.com/2016/05/25/sleep-problems-in-babies-children

Just like you had to change your sleep schedule and routine in order to get the most out of your dream-time, so do babies. Now, you’ve learned a few tips and tricks to help your little one sleep better which should help everyone in your house sleep better.

See? It wasn’t so hard. It’s a learning experience for everyone, and that’s okay.

 

The following blog article Baby Won’t Sleep? A Patient Approach Can Work See more on: The Snoring Mouthpiece Review Blog

source http://snoringmouthpiecereview.org/baby-wont-sleep-a-patient-approach-can-work/