SnoreMender Instructions

SNOREMENDER
When SnoreMender can and cannot be used
As stated on our web site and promotional materials, there are situations when SnoreMender cannot be used, including:
- If you have an excessively receding jaw (overbite of 3/16 inch / 5mm or more) or a protruding lower jaw.
- If you suffer from severe gum disease / jaw pain / TMJ dysfunction (TMD) / loose teeth you must not use SnoreMender.
- If you have dentures / implants / braces / bridgework (not including crowns) / other weaknesses in your front 6 upper or front 6
lower teeth you should check with us or your dentist, to make sure they are strong enough to support your SnoreMender.
- People under 18 years old MUST NOT use SnoreMender.
- People with Severe Respiratory Disorders or "Central Sleep Apnea" (a neurological condition) MUST NOT use SnoreMender

How to Use

If you experience prolonged discomfort, bleeding, loose or moving teeth, excess jaw pain, bite changes or other problems
related to using your SnoreMender, please immediately discontinue use and contact us or your dentist for advice.
If your snoring does not stop immediately, please contact us for specific adjustment instructions for your situation.
Your SnoreMender should always be stored flat in its case to maintain the springiness of the hinges when worn.
Before going to sleep, fold the SnoreMender and place in the mouth, short side up. Adjust so the trays fit over the teeth.
The SnoreMender works by moving the lower jaw slightly forwards which can be felt as a forward pressure on the lower teeth, indicating
correct use - if upside down it will feel loose and not push your lower jaw forwards.
The SnoreMender works from the first night you wear it, but for the first few weeks you may get aching in the jaw and teeth, which is
normal as your body adjusts. This usually goes away within a few minutes of removing the SnoreMender but teeth may feel sensitive for
longer at first. Note that with proper use there is no permanent effect of SnoreMender on jaw or teeth.
There is a cumulative effect of wearing the device, and over the first couple of weeks, your jaw will get more used to the forward position,
and need less pressure to hold it there, so before doing any adjustments, give it a few days.
The key is to persevere - give yourself time to get used to it. See overleaf for further help. Our staff includes users of
SnoreMender over many years – if you have any difficulties, please email us at
Occasionally at night your SnoreMender may fall out. This is normal and will happen less and less over time (more below).
Some may find excess saliva or dry mouth - your body will usually adjust within a week or two.
Cleaning and Maintaining SnoreMender - NEVER OVERHEAT – MAX 158°F / 70°C !!!
1. Wash by hand in lukewarm water, with soap
2. Once clean, hold opened out flat and hold the hinges under the hot tap (MAX 158°F / 70°C) for 30 seconds to soften
them slightly – you should feel the hinges relax and open out when you do this.
3. Keep help flat while drying with a towel
Once dry, place flat in the carrying case (the hinges will still be warm) – this helps maintain the springiness in the hinges
4.
Note – as long as the SnoreMender is flat after step 3, you do not need to keep it in its case, but you must make sure it has
5.
completely cooled down before use (either 90 seconds in cold water, or wait 30 minutes before using)
SnoreMender is made of heat sensitive material, so it should never be exposed to excess heat - 158°F / 70°C maximum!
SnoreMender Not Working / Falls Out / Slips off teeth at night
Before adjusting SnoreMender, check cleaning instructions carefully – correct cleaning is important to maintain proper fit.
If the SnoreMender is not stopping snoring, then it either is not fitting correctly, or is not extending the lower jaw enough.
Even if fit is OK, to stop snoring, first make the top and bottom teeth adjustments, as they also increase jaw advancement.
1. Bottom Teeth Fitting – and increasing lower jaw advancement
If it is slipping off the inside of the lower front teeth (these teeth are typically angled to around 45 degrees), you need to make the contact
area more upright so it hooks onto the lower teeth more, by:
1. Put 1 cup cold water and 2 cups boiling water in a bowl (MAX 158°F / 70°C)
2. Dip lower jaw front part in water for 30 seconds
3. Put thumb in middle and pull lower contact area away from hinge, into an upright position
4. Maintain position for 60 seconds
Continued overleaf...
INSTRUCTIONS – www.snoremenders.com
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SnoreMender Instructions
Fits over Upper teeth
Fits over Lower teeth
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