How MouthShield Complements Chin Straps
While chin straps are designed to keep the lower jaw closed during sleep, they often fall short in preventing mouth breathing, which can lead to waking up with a dry mouth.
This is where MouthShield steps in to enhance the effectiveness of chin straps and provide a more comprehensive solution for mouth breathing!
The Problem with Chin Straps Alone
Chin straps are widely used by individuals who suffer from sleep apnea or other sleep-related breathing disorders. Their primary function is to keep the lower jaw closed, which helps in maintaining an open airway and preventing snoring.
However, a significant limitation of chin straps is that they do not ensure that the lips remain closed. This gap allows air to escape through the mouth, resulting in mouth breathing and consequently, dry mouth.
Dry mouth is not just uncomfortable; it can also lead to a range of other issues such as bad breath, increased risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and an overall unpleasant sleep experience.
Users often find themselves waking up multiple times during the night due to the discomfort of dry mouth, which disrupts their sleep and reduces its quality.
MouthShield Prevents the Mouth From Opening
When used with a chin strap, MouthShield ensures that the mouth stays closed while the chin strap keeps the jaw in place. By fitting comfortably between the teeth and lips, MouthShield prevents the mouth from opening, which effectively eliminates mouth breathing.
This not only helps to prevent dry mouth but also encourages nasal breathing, for a better night’s sleep, to wake up refreshed and free from the discomfort of a dry mouth!