About half of all people snore — men slightly more often than women, and older people more often than younger ones. The cause is usually relaxing muscles in the throat area: the lower jaw and tongue fall back during sleep and narrow the airways. Factors such as excess weight, alcohol consumption, or advancing age can intensify this.

Often, it is primarily the partner of the snorer who suffers from the nighttime noises, while the snorer themselves remains completely unaware of them. However, snoring is not harmless: it is frequently associated with so-called sleep apnea — brief pauses in breathing that can last for ten seconds or longer.

Unconsciously interrupted sleep can manifest as daytime fatigue and concentration difficulties. In the long term, the lack of oxygen caused by breathing pauses can result in serious illnesses. For example, the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and strokes increases.

A targeted treatment with individually customized Anti-snoring mouthguards can help keep the airways open and sustainably improve sleep quality.