How it Works
The aveoTSD is made from a soft medical silicone for comfort and works by holding the tongue forward by gentle suction preventing it from falling back against the back of the throat, keeping the airway open during sleep.
The aveoTSD does not attach to the teeth, and does not normally require fitting by a health professional. Consult your doctor
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What is Snoring & Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Quite simply, snoring is vibration caused by a constricted or narrowed airway during sleep. Snoring occurs because air travels faster through a narrow tube than a broad one. This causes the relaxed soft tissues of the throat (tonsils, soft palate, uvula) to vibrate. This vibration is the sound we know as snoring.
Constriction or narrowing of the airway can happen for many reasons, including:
- large tonsils
- a long soft palate or uvula
- excessive flabby tissue
- nasal congestion from allergies or infections
- cartilage deformities in the nose or nasal structure
The common cause of snoring and OSA is the tongue muscle relaxing too much during sleep, blocking the airway.
By keeping the airway open, air travels more slowly, which reduces vibrations in the throat. This eliminates or reduces snoring.
The aveoTSD is effective at keeping the airway open during sleep by positioning the tongue forward.
