SmartGuard Anti Snore Device. New Customizable Snore Reducing Mouthpiece – Reduce Snoring Aid for Men and Women – Most Comfortable and Adjustable Oral Appliance - Holds Jaw Forward to Open Airway

I first tried a more expensive ($120) adjustable mandibular advancement device (MAD), one not sold on Amazon. As soon as I put it into my mouth, it became clear that there would be severe problems with my use of it. Thus I searched Amazon for a device that addressed those problems. I found the SmartGuard and I have used it for just over a month. I am extremely happy with it and I expect to gladly replace it several times a year. I hope that it remains available! I offer these comments in the hope that they will help someone else choose an effective MAD for themselves. In my opinion, the SmartGuard has a unique set of features that address many of the problems with other MADs. First, it is assembled by the user from two separate pieces, a top tray and a bottom tray. The retainers for the upper and lower teeth are thus molded to your teeth separately, so that each can fit the teeth more precisely. This system actually works, especially for those of us with an overbite. I find that the resulting fit to my teeth is very secure. On the other hand, devices which require the upper and lower to be molded at the same time require you to align your teeth vertically during the molding process. For those of us with an overbite, this means you are molding while attempting to hold your jaw in a very unnatural position, making it difficult to get a good mold. Additionally, because there are two separate pieces, the whole assembly can be kept relatively small. In other words, it does not fill your mouth, and that fact allows you to keep your mouth closed while sleeping. Yet you can also open your mouth when needed. These were important criteria in my search. The separation of the upper and lower trays also allows the adjustment of the size of the arch of the upper tray to better fit your teeth. This was not one of my criteria, but it seems like it could help some people. Secondly, it is adjustable for the relative position of the lower jaw with respect to the upper teeth. In the SmartGuard, this adjustment was designed while keeping people with overbite in mind -- that is, the device can be set up with the lower piece not as far forward as the upper piece. This was the most important criterion for my particular search, as I do have an overbite, and where the furthest back position of the first device I tried forced my jaw into a very uncomfortable, too far forward, position. There are some things to be aware of about the SmartGuard: Because the upper and lower trays are molded to your teeth separately, it is important to pay attention to the alignment of each tray to your teeth. The trays each have an alignment notch that is meant to be centered on the middle of your teeth during molding. I suspect that some of the people who have found this device to be uncomfortable have not correctly aligned the trays with their teeth during molding. I know that happened to me the first time I molded it. If the alignment between upper and lower trays is not correct, the device cannot be expected to work properly. It is important to make sure that the soft parts of the upper and lower trays do not contact each other during the molding process. If they do, they will stick together. This is not mentioned in the instructions. While it is easy to assemble the device, it tends to be difficult to disassemble it to change the length of the bars. The instructions advise removing the bars from the lower tray first, and I have found that to be good advice. Update after nearly one year of use: The first unit that I used eventually failed by the soft portion of one of the trays separating from the hard portion. I had already prepared a second unit, and the transition to the second unit was problem free. However, when I prepared a third unit, I ran into a problem -- it did not fit well at all. I then prepared a fourth unit, and that one fit better than the third one, but it was not as comfortable as the first two. I closely examined all of the last three units for physical differences that could explain the comfort results. I did not find anything other than the fact that the fitting process leads to different results on different attempts (at least for me). In fact, I was able to increase the comfort level of the third unit a lot by repeating the fitting process on it. It seems clear to me that the amount of physical jaw advancement will generally differ between units that are assembled with the same numbered adjustment bars; depending on how the fitting process goes. I may get better at getting repeatable fitting results as time goes on, but as it is, I think I am getting about the same advancement with setting 3 on the fourth unit as I am with setting 4 on the second unit. This matters to me because this device is extremely effective at reducing the specific type of sleep apnea that I have, given the appropriate level of jaw advancement, as shown by multiple home sleep studies. I did also find that the manufacturer had increased the thickness of the adjustment bars for the later units -- this was not obvious by eye, but was easily discovered when I tried to interchange the adjustment bars between units.

Second attempt to find an in-mouth solution to my snoring, since CPAP doesn’t work for me. The tab connectors appealed, since it cuts down on bulk and lets you move your jaw. In theory at least. But this isn’t the one for me. First, molding uses an attachment to size for mouth arch. But it doesn’t secure tightly enough, and dropped off once placed in boiling water. Second, good luck finding which is the upper or lower unit. The info is molded into the plastic and it takes a keen eye and the right light to find it. Similar problem with the various straps. Assuming you mold it and attach the offset straps, you may find the result fragile. As in “comes apart easily.” As in, never EVER yawn with the thing in your mouth. Not only with it pop out, but the straps may come undone, too. Didn’t even make it to an overnight test. Feared swallowing a strap. This isn’t my solution, but maybe it’s yours? My search continues. Update. The vendor kindly agreed to refund my purchase price. While I cannot change my rating (which is based on my experience, which might be different from yours), the attention to customer service is superb. Well done!

I didn't give this a 5 star review really only because of one issue I am having. Let me provide the good first: It works. It has adjustable jaw shift inserts so you can customize its degree of jaw correction. And the part I really liked is I can open my mouth to cough for example without taking the device out. so if you can find your sweet spot without protruding your jaw too much, the "discomfort" factor is minor. For me its more like a very mild jaw fatigue, but not pain. No snoring at all and I used the "3" correction insert. Molds well to the teeth and I have found it stays in place, especially if I can keep my mouth shut. I'm not to the point yet that I have adjusted to it 100%, I have had it only a few days, but it does work and I beleive I will get there. My biggest negative and it is what is effecting my sleep is my mouth dries out because to the point that my lips stay closed as I relax. The device is not large but its large enough in my mouth that it does not allow me to close my mouth easily and for it to stay closed. This is more of an irritant than anything else. Not a huge deal really from a sleep perspective but my mouth gets so dry.......it wakes me up. If it wasn't for this, I'd give it 5 stars, as I was honestly pleasantly surprised how comfortable it is and how effective it is. I had a professional appliance like this 15 years ago, this is far, far more comfortable and effective as I couldn't keep that other one in..... If I could just solve the issue of how to keep my lips shut....

First of all, let me say this device is awesome. I wish I were being paid or given free replacements in exchange, but unfortunately, I'm paying for it myself. I've been on a quest to end my chronic snoring. I've been convinced I've had sleep apnea for years, but I've taken a sleep lab test and home study tests and have never been diagnosed. I've lost weight and am currently very thin. I decided to really start exploring mouthpieces. I started with SnoreRX, which was an okay device, but I found it hard to keep in at night, and it didn't eliminate snoring; plus, it dried out my lips terribly. Next, I tried Difiniy, which did not really help with snoring at all. The fit isn’t tight enough, plus it’s really hard to close your mouth around, and it fell out every single night for nearly 30 nights. I was about to give up my efforts, but I decided to buy this SmartGuard product. When I first got it, opening the box felt a little overwhelming. If you've used other mouthguards, this one has a lot of pieces in the box, and the mold for the mouthguard looks different. However, I watched their YouTube video, and it was pretty straightforward. But I can quickly give the steps. 1. Boil water, preferably in the microwave, and you'll need a good bit, like 2 cups (about 5 minutes or so). 2. While the water is in the microwave, place the upper mouthguard on the tray; this will help you adjust it to your arch. 3. When the water finishes boiling, put the mouthpiece (both top and bottom) in the water and start a timer for 1 minute. 4. Take a quick drink of cold water, swishing it around your mouth. 5. Pull out the upper mouthguard with the tray, let it drip for a few seconds, and place it in your mouth, using the tray to adjust it to your arch. Once you have it positioned, bite down and suck while pressing your tongue against the inner portion of the mouthguard. 6. After about 30 seconds, pull out the bottom mouthguard (the top is still in your mouth) and place it in. 7. Do the same steps as 5, except without the tray. Align it to your arch, then bite down and suck while pressing your tongue against the inner part. 8. Set a timer for 2 minutes and keep sucking and pressing your tongue against the mouthguard, ensuring it's tight against the teeth; it's important for retention. 9. After the timer runs out, remove the mouthguard and toss it into some cool water. 10. Place the correct spacer on the guard. I have a nearly one-tooth overbite, but I had to start with the #1 setting, even though they recommend a #2 for starting. I have worked my way up to the #2 now. I will say that with the spacers attached, it does seem a little delicate to handle; however, it's pretty easy to pop them back in. Also, it isn't an issue when it's in your mouth. The first night I wore this device, I managed to keep it in all night, plus I didn't wake up at all. It really holds your jaw firmly forward and even makes your face look a little distorted (my iPhone sometimes won't recognize my face when I have it in). I typically follow my evening water flosser, mouthwash, and brushing routine and then put in the mouthpiece about 30 minutes before bed. You can sleep with your mouth open or shut (although shut is challenging the larger the spacer you use). However, I have kept this in every single night and slept until my alarm goes off without fail since the first time (granted, I was already used to wearing a mouthpiece from other companies for some time before trying this one). I can say that I've been told I no longer snore at all; in fact, with the mouthguard in place, I can't even make a snoring sound. Perhaps that should be a check for whether you have it spaced correctly or not, I do not know. Next comes the hygiene portion of this. This is a temporary device, but it's $70, and you want it to last. The little travel case you get with it doubles as a cleaning reservoir. I bought their cleaning product, which is pretty cheap. There is a small water fill line; I used hot water initially to help the solution dissolve. You fill it up to the line, pour in the powder, and let it dissolve. You may need to stir, then drop in your mouthguard and fill it with water until the mouthguard is completely submerged. I just leave mine in there all day (which it says you can do) and pull it out after I complete my evening teeth routine, rinse it off, and place it in a separate case from one of the other, ineffective mouthguards I had until I'm ready to wear it. Pros: - Stopped my snoring - Fits tightly Cons: - A little delicate to handle when not in your mouth - Can leave your teeth and/or jaw a little sore in the morning, but it goes away after a few hours, and I'll gladly trade a sound-free, restful night’s sleep for a little soreness in the morning. Overall: This is a buy; try it out. I'm certain the company will honor their warranty for a refund if it doesn't work for you, so there’s really nothing to risk here if snoring is an acoustical problem in your household or if you just aren't getting enough sleep. Again, I'm not being paid or compensated in any way, although I'd love a couple of free mouthguards to ensure that I remain snore-free for years to come!

The mouthpiece worked great, I slept comfortably with it the first night and noticed a huge difference in how well I slept and awoke feeling more rested than I had in years. Sadly after only using it for 3 months, the brittle plastic where the bar connects to the mouthpiece broke and it no longer works, plus I woke up gagging on the small broken piece of plastic. I plan to find a similar, better made product so I can continue sleeping well. **Update** After posting my review, the seller did reach out to me and apologized for the malfunction and offered to make it right, which I greatly appreciate. I'm hoping they are able to create a new and improved version that holds up a little better, because it really did make a huge improvement in my quality of sleep and overall health & well being.

I really wanted this to work, but unfortunately it hasn’t been a good fit for me. I followed the instructions carefully and adjusted it to the smallest bracket to minimize the underbite, but it still felt too large for my mouth. Even with that adjustment, it continued to push my jaw forward in an uncomfortable way. The first night, it kept slipping off my bottom teeth, so I assumed I hadn’t molded it properly. I remolded the bottom piece the next day, making sure it was fully formed to my teeth and bit down securely. Despite that, it continued to slip off again the following night. Because it won’t stay in place, it’s been difficult to get used to wearing it. I have a smaller mouth, so this may not be the best option for people with similar sizing. I’ll likely need to look into other alternatives that fit more securely and comfortably. I was hoping for a better experience given the reviews and the price, so I’m a bit disappointed with how this turned out.

I got my product very quickly, and things looked as they were supposed to. I took it out and did exactly as the instructions said. I did a ton of research on this to get this product hoping it would work, and it does not. Nit because the product doesnt do what is specified, but because the product is so bulky, it does not fit in my mouth and the rubber was super hard to mold, it hirt my jaw to bite hard enough to get it ro mold, even with hot water. I had to heat it twice, but because the mold is so big, even a slight movement popped my lower teeth out of the bottom and it hurt my mouth, lips and extremely aggravated my TMJ. I had thought after a few times, my TMJ would be used to it, but it never did. Its not for small mouths or people with any sort of TMJ issues. Its too big to do much with. If the bar pieces were between the teeth guard, maybe it would work, but even then, those pieces are very large. It might work for some people, but it did not work for me. I will be returning it.

This mouth piece has changed my life. I have spent years and $$ on different things to deal with my snoring. But I'm jumping ahead of myself, and I want to start at the beginnig. I didn't always snore. But as I got older and life started to deal me more challenges, I was coping with it by grinding my teeth at night. I was doing that for years before I realized it was a problem. By the time I realized it was a problem, I had been diagnosed with anxiety for which I was taking Ativan for. Fine, but that wasn't helping the nighttime grinding which you know you cannot control, and also I was subconsciously clenching my jaw in the daytime. Over time, my bite changed. When my bite changed, it changed my normally healthy tongue placement so it was no longer naturally at the roof of my mouth. And that in turn caused my tongue to collapse into my throat at night. So I started snoring, and it got worse over time. Then I was diagnosed with sleep apnea which caused me so many issues, insomnia being one of them. The body is VERY intuitive. My sleep apnea was so bad that by body actually refused to go to sleep, as my brain was sensing that my sleep apnea was very dangerous. Even Ambien wasn't working! I knew something was really wrong with me, and I wasn't functioning well at all. I finally had a sleep study done which is where the sleep apnea was diagnosed. That started me on the CPAP which DID help me for a bit, but since I'm such a light sleeper I couldn't use it for long. It did help me reset and get a few hours of sleep, which was a relief from getting NO REM sleep for months, maybe years even. And the lack of good sleep was taking a toll on my body and my health. This started my journey of appliances to help me sleep since I couldn't use the CPAP anymore, as I could feel the device on my face, especially when I would change positions at night. I spent SO MUCH money on nose strips, mouth tape, mouth guards, SO MANY different sleep "solutions" It wasn't until THIS DEVICE that I literally finally started to get HOURS of sleep. My phone tracks how many times I cough and snore during the night. When I started using this device, I actually had some nights of NO coughing and NO snoring. I was FLOORED. Ok, but here's another great benefit for me: after grinding for years and clenching my jaw, my jaw had shifted and I looked "older", like an old person whose doesn't have teeth and their jaw is clenched together. After using this for only a few months, it has reshaped my jaw and jawline, so I actually look younger again! AND not only that, but I used to bite the inside of my cheek especially at night, so the inside of my cheek was constantly hurting from that. I no longer bite the insides of my cheek. I can't THANK THIS COMPANY ENOUGH for this device. My years long journey of snoring, sleep apnea, clenched jaw has been so greatly alleviated with this device. And one more thing; I did get botox injections in my masseter muscles, because the years of griding had made the side of my jaw constantly sore, and I was also having mild headaches which I had initially attributed to dehydration until it dawned on me that I drink more than enough fluids; it was the grinding at night that was causing the headaches. Thanks for reading. I hope this can help someone. GET THIS DEVICE!

I first used a MAS eleven years ago when my obstructive sleep apnoea was confirmed. I stopped using it because it failed to control my OSA, and the splint prevented me from side sleeping (which had been my lifelong treatment). I am now using CPAP but bilateral rotator cuff tears have made side sleeping difficult and I tend to roll out of the lateral position - obstruct and be wakened by the full face mask leaking. This MAS was easy to mould, the combined thermoplastic keeps it shape. The side bars that link the two splints are not too uncomfortable for side sleeping and have not produced any ulceration (but I do use a special pillow with a hollowed area for my mandible). Using the splint has reduced the frequency of being woken due to obstruction, but not eliminated the problem. My only concern is that the splint only covers the first molar, and while it may not need to be lengthened for my remaining two, covering the second molar for everyone would provide a better fit. I have been using the splint now for two months with 3mm of prognathism.

It does not work. It did not stop me from snoring and it left with me such pain in my jaw joints after taking it out that I had to take pain killers every day. I thought that the pain would stop eventually but after two weeks I was taking pain killers three times a day and could not yawn, sneeze or eat without acute pain. I used it on the first setting and it was so uncomfortable that I never tried any of the other settings. After two weeks I stopped using it altogether.

Not easy to use and not a comfortable feeling

Useles item. Its cannot hold the teeth? Easy out your teeth from position?

The reason I originally bought this product was that it is meant to move with your jaw. I am happy to report that it does indeed do this. I had to redo the impression of my teeth as you need to have a reasonable suction for the upper and lower plates to stay in place, once they do the hinge works great to allow you to move your jaw up and down while keeping it pushed forward to provide the required space to stop the rattle of the back of your throat that causes snoring. Other anti-snoring devices try to lock your jaw into position using the suction of a close-fitting impression of your teeth. This force isn't strong enough to keep the jaw in place as it will naturally move back and down out of the device. It's not possible to clench your teeth and sleep at the same time, I'd always end up partially waking up and biting on the device to put my jaw back into the correct position knowing it'd probably just slip out of position once I'm back asleep. I also tried those head straps to keep my jaw in place, but they can only force the jaw upward and back, not upward and forward. So when you slip out of the device from the backward force it keeps your jaw there and lets the snoring commence. I did have some success with a neck brace which would stop my jaw from opening wide enough to be able to slip out of the device, so that's one to try if you haven't already. Another reason I wanted to get this product was that it looked like you'd be able to move your tongue and not have movement restricted by the device and this is happily the case. Every other anti-snoring device I've tried restricts the movement of your tongue, either it is forever pressed up against the back of the device where it can't help but investigate and block the small breathing hole or its one of those devices that try to hold the tongue in place with suction and also stop you from being able to breathe out of your mouth (the tongue is a strong and slippery beast and can easily escape such devices). The only drawbacks I have found with this device are (for me at least) I find that the sides of my mouth can get stuck behind the hinges which is a weird experience but not really uncomfortable. Also, it is a little on the expensive side, this may change in future when they sell more due to it being a superior product. Finally, I wouldn't mind some slightly longer rods to push my jaw further forward, I've been using anti-snoring devices for a long time and the biggest rod for the hinge (which comes in various sizes) wasn't quite long enough to completely get rid of my throat rattle. I highly recommend this product.