PureSleep, The Original Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece and #1 Solution Worldwide

This works so well I am buying it a second time. It helps me four (4) ways:1) Keeps the airway open and assists with my sleep apnea (the other element is side-sleeping). I have been to a sleep doctor, and she said I was getting sufficient oxygenation with this combination.2) Stops bruxism (teeth grinding). The dentist told me a had a problem with bruxism.3) Acts as a retainer for my orthodontically straightened teeth. I know it is not technically a retainer. I'm telling you what works for me.4) It cleans the teeth. The dentist said my teeth were not coffee stained like they were last year. The only difference was I used this mouth guard every night.You have to replace it periodically. The old one developed a smell. I have no problems with discomfort or keeping it in my mouth. Sorry, I cannot address the snoring part as I am single and get no feedback on that.

This thing is useless- I thought the molds would allow the guards to stay in place if I opened my mouth- nope, very rare that anyone sleeps with mouth fully closed. I don’t know really how this works for anyone if the guard doesn’t have any move ability. Amazon also makes it difficult to get a refund by saying it’s non refundable, thus backing the manufacturer. If you sleep clamping your teeth down then this probably works for you, everyone else- just go see a sleep dentist.

Overall, this was a good purchase. Feel free to skip the rest for the last paragraph.I snore very loudly & very consistently). However, I sleep soundly & extremely well each night. I'm 49; healthy; not overweight. I've participated in sleep studies and do not have apnea. Broadly speaking, my snoring is probably the result of relaxed throat parts (glottis) occurring while asleep. Definitely genetic on my moms side...my grandfather>mom>me...it's incredible that we all stayed married. In my case...ha ha...I purchased this in the hopes to stay married. If you are reading this then you know. It sucks to invite partner-resentment over bad sleep. For me, this mouthpiece is a step in right direction.That said, it's not the most pleasant feeling thing in the world. I was surprised of how large it is. Having played football in the 80's, this mouthpiece is bigger than any of mouthguards I've used - even the 'double braces' type. But it needs to be big to work. The idea is for the piece to A) move your lower jaw just under your upper jaw during sleep (creating a small underbite while you wear it), thusly B) preventing the way-back part of your tongue (the part near the glottis) from falling back inside your throat as you relax during sleep.The mouthpiece itself is of really nice quality material. Both the upper and lower have this nice jelly-like material in which to seat your teeth. The exterior of the piece in the upper, lower AND middle are harder (smooth) plastic. Out of the box, the set up is not easy and not difficult; call it 'moderate.' Due to different body-types there are two little cleats that have to be set just right depending on the size of your mouth. You figure that out first - then you boil-in-water and fit the piece to your person just like any other mouthpiece. There's room for about 1 foul up & do-over in the set-up process. After that, the piece is ruined & you are out $$. When sizing the mouthpiece properly - the upper does not 'attach' or 'meld' to the lower. There's permanent space in-between the upper & lower (held open in part by the little cleats & harder plastic). This is to: 1) give your tongue room and 2) allow you to breathe through your teeth.And really, that's the complaint with this thing. It's bulky as F. Not uncomfortable mind you - just big. My teeth and jaw stays *slightly* open during sleep and my mouth (lips) do not close while wearing the piece. I coat my lips with balm prior to sleep - they'll dry out & chap otherwise, with my tongue trapped inside the piece. **Fortunately** I sleep like a rock. There are some few nights when use of the mouthpiece wakes me up. I chalk this up to movement during sleep, and of course, the bulky size of the piece. For the most part, I have no trouble sleeping with it in. Sometimes, I spit out the mouthpiece unconsciously & for obvious reasons, this is never a big deal. Note: This thing does not appear to be a high-level choking hazard...I've had zero such experiences, again, due to its size.This mouthpiece is probably not suited for anyone who has trouble going to sleep and/or staying asleep, simply because of its bulk. Also, and having less to do with size rather than just design (it is only a mouthpiece, after all), this solution may or may not work well with folk who have apnea or other more-on-the-serious side sleep disorders. After my sleep study (which, I highly recommend for anyone who snores) - a mouthpiece like this one was recommended from my physician, who said to try an OTC version first (again, one like this). I am told that as far as the "mouthpiece solution" to snoring goes, that many dentists make custom pieces to combat snoring. I haven't explored that option - but surely this here purchase is the (MUCH) less expensive route. Of course, I'd be glad to pay $$$ for a more comfortable fit.For all I've whined about above - this thing works. At least, for my type of snoring issue. Just that little forced move of pushing my lower jaw/tongue/muscles forward does the trick. And I must say: I got off cheap compared to the hundreds or thousands I might have spent on machines or other pricy items. Got a happy wife too. On a personal-level, I'd rate this item 4+ starts. Decided to drop to 3 on the comfort/bulk values - and - because there may be better snoring-treatments for folks who have long standing struggles with sleep disorders. If you snore but sleep well, I'd definitely recommend giving this mouthpiece a try. Don't forget to consult a physician. Cheers!

Had the product for a few weeks now.This was recommended to me by someone and I was skeptical at first. I was viewing this as an alternative to a cpap machine.I knocked a star off for comfort because, let’s be honest, it’s a mouth guard. It doesn’t feel natural completely.To fit the piece you boil it like a football mouth guard. Only when you bite in it to mold it you have to jut your lower jaw forward past your upper. This is so when you wear it at night it pulls your jaw forward. This in effect acts like a jaw thrust maneuver in EMS. It holds your airway open.It works very well if you are a stomach sleeper like myself. I was heaving every night (per my wife) with frequent rounds of apnea, and VERY loud snoring. Like the neighbors can hear loud. Now I lay perfectly still with no snoring whatsoever when on my stomach.On my side there is occasional snoring but it isn’t as loud.On my back snoring is more frequent but nowhere near as loud.I knocked a star off for value because my friend stated these used to be 2 for $70 and now 1 for $50. Still not as expensive as a cpap but what happened?Also some reviews have mentioned you have to refit it ever 6 weeks and then buy a new one. I’m not sure how true that is. My friend has used his two he got for two years and not bought another. I’ll adjust review later if need be.The fit took about 10 days to gradually adjust to it. At first I was gagging using it. I trimmed it back a bit and over a few nights got used to it. I recommend using a sleep aid the first week or so to help you sleep with it. Stick with it for a few weeks and it becomes easier to fall asleep with. I don’t even wake up at night like I used to.Overall this is worth a shot ESPECIALLY if you are a stomach sleeper.Edit: one year later. Just ordered a second one. After about 6 months it definitely needs to be re-molded. It loses its perfect fit and "grip" and slides out of place. I think I'll have to order a new one every 8 months give or take to keep the fit right.