Hinged Mouthpieces

Snoring doesn’t just affect the health of the snorer—it also impacts the well-being of their bed partner. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 31% of couples who sleep in separate bedrooms do so because of sleep issues, with snoring being a major contributor. This separation can strain intimacy and relationships, affecting waking hours as well. Reclaiming a peaceful, shared sleep environment often requires the help of a stop-snoring device, such as a mouthpiece. Proven effective, these devices focus on keeping the airway clear while you sleep by repositioning your lower jaw or tongue.

Why Snoring Mouthpieces Work

With even a slight adjustment to the position of your lower jaw, mandibular advancement devices (MADs) help prevent the tongue from falling backward toward the throat. This keeps the airway clear for a snore-free night’s sleep. The amount of jaw adjustment needed varies for each individual, but it’s always best to start with the smallest option and gradually increase until snoring stops.

ZQuiet offers two versatile hinged mouthpiece solutions: the ZQuiet Comfort, with its ready-to-use design and two advancement settings for simplicity, and the ZQuiet Advance, which provides a customizable fit with four adjustable jaw advancement levels for greater precision. Both devices are engineered to gently advance the jaw while maintaining comfort, ensuring a restful, quiet sleep.

Managing Mouthpiece Discomfort

One common complaint with traditional mouthpieces stems from a fixed design, like monobloc or traditional boil-and-bite mouthpieces, which hold your jaw stiffly in place all night. These bulky devices often cause jaw stiffness and discomfort, particularly for mouth breathers, due to their rigid structure.

In contrast, ZQuiet’s hinged snoring mouthpieces, including both the ZQuiet Comfort and ZQuiet Advance, focus on flexibility and comfort. The Comfort Mouthpiece offers a simple, ready-to-use design with two levels of jaw advancement, ideal for users seeking convenience. The Advance Mouthpiece, on the other hand, provides a custom fit with moldable trays, four adjustable advancement levels, and tongue support for enhanced effectiveness. Both options feature ZQuiet’s patented Living Hinge Technology, which allows for natural jaw movement, enabling users to speak, sip water, or breathe freely while wearing the device.

The Impact of the Right Hinged Snoring Mouthpiece

Spouses wake up, at least partially, an average of 21 times per hour when sleeping beside a snoring partner, according to the Mayo Clinic. This lack of restorative sleep can lead to memory issues, moodiness, and slower reaction times, putting additional strain on relationships.

Finding a comfortable and effective stop-snoring device like the ZQuiet Comfort or ZQuiet Advance can help eliminate snoring disruptions and improve sleep quality for both partners. With their flexible, low-profile designs and advanced features, these mouthpieces ensure a restful and peaceful night’s sleep.