ADL Snorer's Friend Faq

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Instructions for Use
What is the Snorer's Friend™?
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The Snorer's Friend is a Mandibular Advancement Device designed to stop the noise of snoring. It is made
from a soft thermoplastic material and intended for custom-fitting by the user in their own home.
Who should use the Snorer's Friend™?
This device is designed for healthy adults who wish to reduce the volume and frequency of their snoring. It is
not suitable for children, for people with a history of epilepsy, for people with tooth or gum problems, or for
people with obstructive sleep apnoea (except under the supervision of a doctor or dentist, see below).
If you do not have a full and healthy set of teeth, you may still be able to use the device but you must consult
a dentist or doctor before starting to use the device.
Some topical medications, lotions or pastes may react with the material of the device, so you must not use
the device on nights when you apply any other product to your mouth.
Under the supervision of a doctor, this device may be an effective treatment for people suffering from
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), a condition which sometimes occurs along with snoring. Sufferers of OSA
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repeatedly stop breathing for short periods while they sleep. The Snorer's Friend is not always effective in
treating OSA, so it is important to seek guidance from a doctor if you suspect you may have OSA. OSA is a
very serious condition which will have long term effects on your health unless treated properly. Symptoms
that could indicate OSA include (1)recognised pauses in breathing during sleep, usually with "choking"
sounds (2) a feeling of not having had enough sleep despite spending enough hours in bed.
How do I use the Snorer's Friend™?
The first step is to mould the device to suit your mouth. Instructions for fitting are below. After this once-off
Fitting you insert the device into your mouth before going to sleep each night, and take it out when you wake
in the morning. A storage case is provided to store the device while you are not using it. Allow the device to
air-dry in the container between uses. Cleaning is important and we recommend keeping the device and
container clean with a normal toothbrush and toothpaste, as often as required.
The device should give between 4 and 24 months effective service. With continued wear it will slowly lose its
shape and eventually become ineffective. If you grind or clench your teeth (bruxism) the device will wear
quickly in certain places, which could lead to the device breaking up. This could present a choking hazard. It
is important to replace the device before there is any possibility of pieces breaking off. For a very heavy teeth
grinder or teeth clencher replacement may need to be as often as every 4 months. With minimal grinding and
clenching the device should last 24 months.
How does the Snorer's Friend™work?
When you wear the device your tongue is held slightly forward, because it is connected to your jaw. This
helps keep your upper airway open, by increasing the clearance between the back of your tongue and the
back of your throat.
Lack of clearance in that area is the source of most snoring noise.

What are the side effects?

Some side effects are common with this device. Usually they don't occur for more than 2 weeks. If you
experience any of these symptoms and they persist for longer than 2 weeks, or you feel they are becoming
serious, you must stop using the device and consult your doctor before continuing. Common side effects
are : Sore jaw joint (Temporomandibular joint) This often occurs for the first week or so as your jaw becomes
accustomed to its new sleeping position. However, you should discontinue use immediately if the pain is
anything more than mild discomfort or persists for more than 30 minutes after removal of the device.
Sore teeth The device holds your jaw forward by gripping your teeth. This can result in some discomfort
which should not last more than a few minutes after removing the device. There is some evidence that
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prolonged regular use of devices like the Snorer's Friend can cause gradual movement of the teeth,
although this seems to occur only in certain individuals and only with "hard" acrylic devices, rather than soft
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devices like the Snorer's Friend . It is recommended that you mention to your dentist that you are using a
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Snorer's Friend and ask him or her to monitor the positions of your teeth at your normal dental checkups.
Gum problems In some people with sensitive gums or mouth tissues, the prolonged contact with the device