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SnorBanŽ is not a cure for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. This is a serious medical condition requiring medical attention. Ask your doctor if SnorBan may be appropriate for you.

Detailed Fitting Instructions for SnorBanŽ snoring relief device.

Please read all instructions before attempting to fit mouthpiece!

  1. Place unfitted SnorBanŽ into your mouth with the holding tab pointing away from your face. The top is marked on the tab. The upper and lower surfaces of the mouthpiece are different, make sure you have it positioned correctly.
  2. You will notice that with your SnorBanŽ mouthpiece in place, your lower jaw will be held slightly forward. This is the most important part of the fitting process. Your lower jaw must be in a forward position to allow your airway to open.
  3. Practice the molding procedure with cold water using an accurate timer for 10 seconds, just as you would if the water were hot.
  4. Boil at least 12 ounces of water in a container deep enough to completely submerge the mouthpiece exept for the holding tab. Do not place the mouthpiece in the water while it is on the heat source.
  5. Remove container from heat, hold the tab with tongs and dip your mouthpiece in the very hot (no longer boiling) water for exactly 10 seconds. This will soften the plastic enough to form it to your mouth.
  6. Remove mouthpiece from hot water, gently shake off excess water. While looking into a mirror, open your mouth wide, carefully place the SnorBanŽ into your mouth (top side up), over the bottom teeth first, then lower your upper teeth into the top channel, feeling with your tongue to make sure your teeth slip into the channels of the mouthpiece. The plastic will feel very warm, but it will not burn you.
  7. As you position your lower jaw about 1/8 of an inch forward from a resting position, bite down firmly and suck out all the air in your mouth while pushing alternately with your tongue against the inside surface, and using your fingers, push firmly against the outside to get a tight fit against your teeth. (see picture below for a properly fitted mouthpiece.)
  8. When your mouthpiece has cooled, take it out and dip it into a glass of cold water for about 10 seconds to set the custom shape.
  9. Then place the mouthpiece back into your mouth to evaluate the fit. You want to feel your lower jaw being held in a comfortable forward position. If you are not happy, repeat steps 4-8. Most people get a more comfortable fit by molding it a second time. You may remold at least 3 times. If you determine a remold is necessary, only reheat for 8 seconds.
  10. Remove the holding tab by cutting it off with scissors as close to the mouthpiece as you can. If a sharp edge remains, slightly heat a metal spoon over a flame and roll the sharp surface with the spoon (do not drag) .
  11. If you don't stop snoring completely, re-mold with your jaw extended a little farther, but not at maximum extension.
The SnorBanŽ mouthpiece will take 1-3 weeks to become completely comfortable, as it is a foreign object in your mouth, The first couple of nights you should only use it for part of the night. Each night you will get more accustomed to using it. For some people it is a little trying, but stick with it and you will be glad you did!