Studies have shown that approximately 40% of the population of the industrialised countries snore and that this increases to 60% in men above the age of 60.

Most of the noise produced by snoring are generated by vibration of areas of the soft tissues. During sleep, there is a natural relaxation of the muscle tone in the neck and pharynx and the normal firmness of the tissues decreases, resulting in the formation of bottlenecks or even complete obstruction of the airways, especially when the patient lies on their back.

Due to this narrowing of the pharyngeal space, the required volume of air must be respired at a higher velocity to deliver the same quantity of air. This results in stimulation and vibration of the soft tissues, such as the velum palatinum (soft palate) and uvulum.

It has been found that snoring can also be caused by external factors such as corpulence, alcohol or sedatives. A reduction or elimination of any of these may in mild cases be sufficient to remedy the condition.

Anthony Burgess once said, "Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore ........ and you sleep alone!"

We all know snoring is a bit of a laugh and the snorer is the butt of many a joke, but it is not much of a joke when you have to live with it.

Each and every night, after your days work is done, you need about 7 to 8 hours of undisturbed sleep to enable your mind and body to restore themselves. You need to wake refreshed and renewed in the morning so that you are able to cope with the next days problems.

It is estimated that up to 5 million adults in the UK, some 8% of the population, snore habitually and though it occurs in both sexes it is twice as common among men than women. However it can eventually affect all of us, for as we get older and heavier so the likelihood of developing a snoring condition increases.

And remember it is not just the snorer who suffers, it is his/her partner too. You both end up suffering from sleep deprivation and you both end up with its associated problems. You wake in the morning as tired as when you went to bed. Fatigue and exhaustion make you irritable, short tempered and unapproachable. It causes strain amongst all involved, brings arguments - some of which become so protracted that they can eventually end in divorce.

As the lack of sleep becomes more prolonged so some sufferers go to sleep even when eating, or over the sink, or in conversation; this is just an embarrassment. Worse, much worse, are those who fall asleep whilst driving.

Sleep deprivation can effect your love life, your marriage, your family, your job, your business and, yes, even your very life. No, it's no laughing matter.

Anti-snoring devices are easy to use and inexpensive. They are designed to hold your lower jaw forward and so widen the airway to the throat. You can then breathe without snoring.
Fitting is easy-instructions are provided. It is guaranteed, unobtrusive, non-toxic, and safe and is the ideal gift for yourself (you deserve it !) or for those of you with partners who need to sleep in peace and tranquility.