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Last Updated: November 8, 2026

The Best Anti-Snoring Mouthpieces of 2026 and How to Choose Yours

A woman fitting a clear SnoreRx mouthpiece over her teeth

Maybe your partner has started nudging you awake in the middle of the night, or you’re the one lying awake next to the snoring. A mouthpiece is the simplest fix to try at home, and the hard part is picking one when they all look so alike.

They differ in ways the product photos don’t show, so we compared seven of the most recommended mouthpieces of 2026 on adjustment, fit, FDA clearance and trial length. We also cover what your first two weeks will feel like and who shouldn’t wear one at all.

Since we make SnoreRx, you’d expect our answer to what is the best anti snoring mouthpiece to start with our own, and it does. We’ll also tell you plainly when another device suits your mouth or your budget better.

Key Takeaways

  • The size of each adjustment step tells you more than the word adjustable. The seven devices we compared run from fixed sizes to 1mm steps, and smaller steps make it easier to find a setting that reduces your snoring without leaving your jaw sore.

  • Other mouthpieces win on specific things. Somnofit-S gives you 120 nights to decide and ZQuiet needs no fitting at all. If either of those matters more to you than fine adjustment, start there.

  • Expect a few weeks to find your setting. On SnoreRx you start at 1mm and wear each setting for at least three to five nights, so you won’t reach 4mm before night ten.

  • Check your mouth and your symptoms first. Don’t use SnoreRx if you wear dentures or braces, have loose teeth or have a history of TMD, among a few other conditions. Our mouthpieces are FDA-cleared for the reduction of snoring and aren’t cleared for diagnosing or treating obstructive sleep apnea, so speak with a healthcare professional if you suspect it.

  • Start with SnoreRx and find your setting. Both of our mouthpieces mold to your teeth at home and come with 30 nights to decide on orders at snorerx.com, so check out SnoreRx and pick the model that fits your jaw.

The Best Anti-Snoring Mouthpieces at a Glance

These seven mouthpieces turn up again and again in the major 2026 sleep guides. Between them they cover all three designs sold over the counter.

Most are mandibular advancement devices, which hold the lower jaw forward. Good Morning Snore Solution holds the tongue forward instead, and Zyppah does a little of both.

MouthpieceDesign and fitHow it adjustsPrice and trial
1. SnoreRx Plus, best overallMandibular advancement device that molds to your teeth in hot water.1mm steps from 1mm to 6mm, changed by squeezing the tray.$99.99, or $59.99 for the original SnoreRx, with a 30-night guarantee on orders at snorerx.com.
2. Somnofit-S, longest trialMandibular advancement device that molds to your teeth in hot water.Five numbered straps that you swap to change the position.$149.99, with a 120-night guarantee.
3. ZQuiet, no-mold setupMandibular advancement device worn straight out of the box.Two separate mouthpieces, one at +2mm and one at +6mm.$59.95 for the two-size Starter Pack, with a 60-night guarantee.
4. VitalSleep, best warrantyMandibular advancement device that molds to your teeth in hot water.1mm steps from 0mm to 8mm, set with an included adjustment key.$149.95, with a 60-night guarantee and a one-year warranty.
5. Good Morning Snore Solution, tongue stabilizerTongue-stabilizing device that holds your tongue forward by suction, in two sizes.No adjustment.$79.94, with a 30-day return window.
6. PureSleep, different bite typesMandibular advancement device that molds to your teeth in hot water.Three settings.$59.95, with a 60-day guarantee.
7. Zyppah, hybrid designMandibular advancement device with an elastic tongue strap, molded in hot water.The maker doesn’t list an adjustable setting.$99.95, with a 91-day guarantee.

Prices are what each maker charges on its own site for its standard kit, before shipping and tax. A dentist-made custom oral appliance sits outside this list, because a dentist fits and adjusts it over several visits and it costs considerably more than any device here.

How We Compared These Mouthpieces

We compared what each maker publishes about its own device, ours included, and checked every device against the FDA’s 510(k) clearance records. We left out scores out of five, since a decimal point says little about how a mouthpiece will feel in your mouth at 3 a.m.

We ranked them on five questions, the same ones worth asking before you pick the best anti snoring mouthpiece for your own mouth.

  • How finely does it adjust? Smaller steps make it easier to land on a position that reduces snoring without straining your jaw.

  • How does it fit? A tray shaped around your own teeth has more to hold on to through the night than a one-size outline.

  • Can you move and breathe comfortably? Room for your jaw to shift and an opening for mouth breathing both affect whether you keep it in until morning.

  • How long do you get to decide, and how long does it last? Trial length and the maker’s replacement advice decide what you’ll spend over time.

  • Is it FDA cleared? Every device here is FDA-cleared through the 510(k) pathway for its intended use, though clearance doesn’t tell you which one will suit your mouth.

We also checked where each device lands in the 2026 guides from the Sleep Foundation, SleepApnea.org, Sleep Doctor and SleepDeeper, including the ones that rank a competitor ahead of us.

For buyer feedback, we went to an independent source for every device, using Amazon where the exact product has a substantial review history and another review platform where it doesn’t. We looked for recurring themes, good and bad, rather than cherry-picking single reviews.

The 7 Best Anti-Snoring Mouthpieces, Reviewed

SnoreRx Plus comes first because it makes 1mm adjustment easy to do and easy to track. Each of the other six beats it on at least one thing.

1. SnoreRx Plus, Best Overall

The clear SnoreRx Plus mouthpiece with its squeeze tabs and adjustment gauge
  • Best for: Adults who want to fine-tune their jaw position 1mm at a time without tools, with room for the jaw to move up and down.

  • Design: A mandibular advancement device made in the USA that molds to your teeth in hot water, with a hinge for vertical jaw movement and a design that comes apart for cleaning.

  • Adjustment: Six settings 1mm apart, from 1mm to 6mm, changed by squeezing both sides and sliding the lower tray.

  • Price and guarantee: $99.99, with 30 nights from delivery to return it for a refund on orders placed at snorerx.com.

  • FDA status: Cleared by the FDA for the reduction of snoring.

  • What buyers say: Trustpilot reviews lean negative. A few reviewers say SnoreRx reduced their snoring once they got used to it, but recurring complaints mention its bulky feel, early jaw discomfort, and recent shipping or customer service problems.

We rank SnoreRx Plus No. 1 because it combines 1mm adjustment with a built-in gauge and tool-free changes, so you can track and fine-tune your setting without guessing. On SnoreRx Plus you unhook the upper tray, then squeeze both sides and slide the lower tray to the next millimeter, and a printed gauge shows exactly which setting you’re on.

Independent reviewers rank it the same way. SnoreRx Plus is the best rated anti snoring mouthpiece in two of the biggest guides, with the Sleep Foundation and SleepApnea.org both naming it best overall for 2026.

The Sleep Foundation's Our #1 Pick box naming SnoreRx Plus its best overall anti-snoring mouthpiece
From the Sleep Foundation's best anti-snoring mouthpieces guide.

SleepDeeper gives it 4.8 out of 5, the top score among its seven picks. Our own customers rate SnoreRx 4.9 out of 5 across more than 2,300 verified reviews.

Five-star SnoreRx review from Dale C, June 17, 2025, saying their SnoreLab score fell from the 80s to 6 on the first night with SnoreRx Plus

We make SnoreRx Plus in one size, so it may feel bulky for the first few nights, especially in a smaller mouth. Our 30-night guarantee is also shorter than the trials you get with Somnofit-S, VitalSleep and Zyppah.

If you’d rather spend less, choose our original SnoreRx. It shares the same fitting and 1mm adjustment for $59.99, in a one-piece design without the hinge.

2. Somnofit-S, Best for the Longest Trial

The clear Somnofit-S mouthpiece with its white connecting strap
  • Best for: Snorers who want the most time to decide and don’t mind paying more for it.

  • Design: A mandibular advancement device made in Switzerland that molds to your teeth in hot water, with straps that let your jaw move freely.

  • Adjustment: Five numbered straps that you swap to change how far forward your jaw sits.

  • Price and guarantee: $149.99, with a 120-night money-back guarantee that asks you to complete a 14-night adjustment period first.

  • FDA status: Cleared in 2024 as the Anti-Snore Mouthguard+.

  • What buyers say: Amazon buyers frequently mention reduced snoring and a relatively compact fit, while recurring complaints include the fitting learning curve, extra saliva and early jaw discomfort.

Somnofit-S is the device most likely to beat ours in someone else’s ranking. Sleep Doctor names it the best overall mouthpiece, and the Sleep Foundation calls it the most comfortable.

Its straps let you open your mouth, talk and drink while it’s in. The 120-night guarantee is also four times as long as ours.

SnoreLessNow, which sells it in the US, doesn’t publish how many millimeters each strap adds, so you can’t plan your steps the way you can with a 1mm gauge. It also costs $50 more than SnoreRx Plus and is meant to be replaced every six to twelve months.

3. ZQuiet, Best for Wearing It the Night It Arrives

The blue ZQuiet mouthpiece beside its storage case
  • Best for: Snorers who want to skip fitting and start the night the box arrives.

  • Design: A mandibular advancement device with a living hinge and an open front, worn straight out of the box with no hot water or molding.

  • Adjustment: Two separate mouthpieces in the Starter Pack, one set at +2mm and one at +6mm.

  • Price and guarantee: $59.95 for the Starter Pack, with a 60-night guarantee.

  • FDA status: Cleared in 2018.

  • What buyers say: Some Amazon buyers report noticeable snoring reduction and like that there’s no molding step. Lower-rated reviews often mention bulk, jaw or bite discomfort and trouble finding the right fit between the two advancement levels.

ZQuiet wins on setup, because there’s nothing to heat or bite into. Its living hinge also lets you open and close your mouth and move your jaw side to side.

It’s made in the USA, and the 60-night guarantee gives you twice as long as we do to decide.

The Starter Pack has nothing between +2mm and +6mm, and ZQuiet recommends replacing each mouthpiece at least every six months. Its moldable ZQuiet Advance, at $89.95, narrows that gap with four swappable straps that reach +6mm in 2mm steps.

4. VitalSleep, Best Warranty

The white and blue VitalSleep mouthpiece on its storage case
  • Best for: Snorers who want 1mm adjustment across a wider range and coverage that lasts beyond the trial.

  • Design: A mandibular advancement device made in the USA that molds to your teeth in hot water, with a front breathing port.

  • Adjustment: 1mm steps across a 0mm to 8mm range, set by turning a screw on each side with an included adjustment key.

  • Price and guarantee: $149.95, with a 60-night guarantee that covers used devices and a one-year warranty.

  • FDA status: Cleared in 2021.

  • What buyers say: Amazon buyers who have success with VitalSleep often mention reduced snoring and being able to fine-tune the fit. Recurring complaints include the adjustment period, jaw soreness, fit issues and problems with the adjustment hardware.

VitalSleep matches SnoreRx on 1mm steps and lists a wider range, 0mm to 8mm against our 1mm to 6mm. It also has the best coverage of the seven, with US return shipping paid during the 60-night guarantee and a one-year warranty after it.

You’ll pay $50 more than for SnoreRx Plus, and every change needs the adjustment key, so it’s worth keeping the key in your travel bag. On our mouthpieces, the same 1mm change takes a squeeze of the tray with nothing extra to carry.

5. Good Morning Snore Solution, Best Tongue-Stabilizing Device

Good Morning Snore Solution tongue-stabilizing device in its retail package
  • Best for: Snorers who’d rather not have their jaw moved forward and breathe easily through the nose.

  • Design: A tongue-stabilizing device that holds your tongue forward by suction, sold in Adult Regular and Small sizes with no molding.

  • Adjustment: None, since the device doesn’t change your jaw position.

  • Price and guarantee: $79.94, with a 30-day return window that refunds the product but not shipping and handling.

  • FDA status: Cleared in 2020 under the name MPowRx Snoring Solution.

  • What buyers say: Some Amazon buyers like reducing snoring without moving the jaw forward, but recurring complaints center on tongue soreness, trouble keeping the suction and the tongue slipping out during the night.

Good Morning Snore Solution takes a different route from every other device here, keeping your tongue from falling back instead of moving your jaw. Sleep Doctor names it the best tongue stabilizer of 2026, and the maker says it’s made in the Midwest and lasts about a year.

You need to breathe comfortably through your nose to use it, so it’s a poor match if you’re often congested or breathe through your mouth at night. There’s also no setting to change, so you can’t fine-tune it if the first few weeks don’t help.

6. PureSleep, Best for Different Bite Types

The clear PureSleep mouthpiece
  • Best for: Snorers with an overbite or underbite who want a simple moldable mouthpiece and two months to decide.

  • Design: A mandibular advancement device made in Minnesota, with a soft moldable layer inside a hard outer shell and an open design that allows mouth breathing.

  • Adjustment: Three settings, and PureSleep doesn’t publish the millimeters for each one.

  • Price and guarantee: $59.95, with a 60-day guarantee and a prepaid return label.

  • FDA status: First cleared in 2012, with an over-the-counter clearance in 2019.

  • What buyers say: Some Amazon buyers report a big drop in snoring, while recurring complaints focus on the molding process, fit and temporary jaw or bite discomfort after waking.

PureSleep says its dual-polymer design fits overbites, underbites and typical bites alike. It also gives you 60 days to try it, with a prepaid label for returns within the US.

Three settings leave far less room to fine-tune than six 1mm steps, and PureSleep suggests replacing the device every four to twelve months. If you’re spending about $60 either way, our original SnoreRx gets you finer control for four cents more.

7. Zyppah, Best Hybrid Design

The green and navy Zyppah mouthpiece with its elastic tongue strap
  • Best for: Snorers who want one device that works on both the jaw and the tongue.

  • Design: A mandibular advancement device made in the USA, molded to your teeth in hot water, with a built-in elastic tongue strap.

  • Adjustment: Zyppah doesn’t list an adjustable advancement setting.

  • Price and guarantee: $99.95, with a 91-day money-back guarantee.

  • FDA status: Cleared in 2019 for over-the-counter use.

  • What buyers say: Amazon feedback is mixed, though some buyers report quieter nights with the combined jaw and tongue design. Complaints include bulk, the tongue strap and fit, and the listing has fewer reviews than most.

Zyppah is the only hybrid of the seven, with an elastic tongue strap built into a jaw advancement device. SleepApnea.org lists it as its tongue stabilization pick, and its 91-day guarantee is the second longest after Somnofit-S.

Zyppah doesn’t publish a user-adjustable advancement range, so there’s no listed way to fine-tune how far forward your jaw sits after fitting. At roughly the price of SnoreRx Plus, that’s the main trade-off to weigh.

How Adjustable Is Each Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece?

Almost every mouthpiece calls itself adjustable, but that word covers anything from two fixed sizes to 1mm steps across an 8mm range. Lined up by the step size and range each maker publishes, the seven look very different.

MouthpieceHow the position changesStep sizePublished range
Good Morning Snore SolutionIt holds the tongue, so the jaw doesn’t move.It has no jaw steps.It doesn’t advance the jaw.
ZyppahThe maker doesn’t publish an adjustment method.No step size is published.No range is published.
PureSleepYou choose one of three settings.PureSleep doesn’t publish the step size.PureSleep doesn’t publish a range.
ZQuiet Starter PackYou switch between two separate mouthpieces.The two sizes are 4mm apart.+2mm and +6mm.
ZQuiet AdvanceYou swap one of four straps.The straps are 2mm apart.Up to +6mm.
Somnofit-SYou swap one of five numbered straps.SnoreLessNow doesn’t publish the step size.No range is published for the US kit.
VitalSleepYou turn a screw on each side with an included key.1mm.0mm to 8mm.
SnoreRx and SnoreRx PlusYou squeeze both sides, slide the tray and read the built-in gauge, with no tools.1mm.1mm to 6mm.
Custom oral applianceA dentist adjusts it at follow-up visits.Set by your dentist.Set by your dentist.

VitalSleep lists the widest range of the seven, and SnoreRx is the only 1mm design here that changes without a tool.

Each step size matters because the right position reduces snoring without leaving your jaw aching, and that point differs from person to person. With 1mm steps you can creep up on it gradually, then step back one setting if a night leaves your jaw tender.

Many of our customers end up between 3mm and 5mm, which is why the steps inside that range matter more than the furthest setting a device can reach. You can see how SnoreRx adjusts before you order.

Is Every Mouthpiece Here FDA Cleared?

Yes, all seven are FDA-cleared through the 510(k) pathway for their intended use. As the FDA explains, approval is reserved for higher-risk devices that go through premarket approval, so an anti-snoring mouthpiece is cleared rather than approved.

Some review guides still mix up the two terms. A 510(k) clearance means the FDA found a device substantially equivalent to one already legally on the market, which tells you nothing about which mouthpiece works best.

MouthpieceFDA 510(k) numberYear cleared
SnoreRxK153200 and K170825SnoreRx was cleared in 2016 and again in 2017.
Somnofit-SK231138Somnofit-S was cleared in 2024.
ZQuietK180124ZQuiet was cleared in 2018.
VitalSleepK201719VitalSleep was cleared in 2021.
Good Morning Snore SolutionK193239Good Morning Snore Solution was cleared in 2020.
PureSleepK113022 and K190058PureSleep was cleared in 2012 and for over-the-counter use in 2019.
ZyppahK182312Zyppah was cleared in 2019.

Which Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece Is Best for You?

Which anti-snoring mouthpiece is best for you depends on your mouth and how you breathe at night. Find the line that sounds most like you.

If this sounds like youStart withWhy it fits
You want to fine-tune your jaw position 1mm at a time without tools.SnoreRx PlusSettings change with a squeeze and show on a built-in gauge, and the hinge lets your jaw move up and down.
You want to spend about $60.SnoreRxIt costs $59.99 and gives you the same six 1mm settings as the Plus.
You want to wear it the night it arrives, with no fitting.ZQuietIt’s ready out of the box and comes as a two-size kit.
You want as long as possible to decide.Somnofit-SIts guarantee runs 120 nights, the longest of the seven.
You want coverage beyond the trial.VitalSleepA one-year warranty sits on top of its 60-night guarantee.
You’d rather not have your jaw moved forward.Good Morning Snore SolutionIt holds your tongue instead, as long as you can breathe through your nose.
You breathe through your mouth at night.SnoreRx Plus or SnoreRxAn open front lets air pass through the mouthpiece, while a tongue stabilizer needs nasal breathing.
You wear dentures.Good Morning Snore SolutionIts maker says it was developed for users with varying degrees of dentation, including denture wearers.
You wear braces, or have loose teeth or TMD.Your dentistWe don’t recommend SnoreRx in these cases, and other makers set their own limits.
Your partner hears pauses or gasps in your breathing.Your doctorThose signs call for a sleep apnea check before you rely on any mouthpiece.

If you have a small mouth and dislike bulk, or you’d like more than 30 nights to decide, our mouthpieces may not be your best first choice. ZQuiet and Somnofit-S are fair places to start in those cases.

What the First Two Weeks With a Mouthpiece Look Like

Most reviews tell you what a mouthpiece has, and very few tell you what night three feels like. On SnoreRx, where every step is measured in millimeters, the first two weeks usually go like this.

  • Fitting day. Place SnoreRx in a mug of just-boiled water for 60 seconds, dip it briefly in cool water and bite down firmly for 30 seconds. Then leave it in cool water for five minutes so the impression holds, following the fitting instructions for your model.

  • Days one to three. The mouthpiece may feel bulky at first, so wear it for one to three hours while you’re awake over the first two or three days. You may wake with more saliva than usual, a dry mouth or a slightly tender jaw while your mouth adjusts.

  • Nights one to five. Sleep at the starting setting of 1mm for at least three to five nights. Ask whoever shares your room what they’re hearing, since you can’t judge your own snoring.

  • Nights six to fourteen. If the snoring hasn’t eased, move forward 1mm and give the new setting another three to five nights before deciding again. At that pace, you’ll reach 3mm or 4mm somewhere in the second or third week.

  • When to stop. Take it out and talk to your dentist if your teeth shift, your bite changes or the discomfort doesn’t fade.

Expect quieter nights rather than total silence. Some of our customers find their snoring drops a long way without disappearing completely.

If you reach the furthest setting you can wear comfortably and the snoring hasn’t eased, call us at 1-800-546-1984 while you’re still inside your 30 nights. We can check your fit and setting with you before you decide on a return.

Why Anti-Snoring Mouthpieces Sometimes Don’t Work

When a mouthpiece doesn’t work out, the reason often traces back to a feature you could have checked before buying.

What goes wrongWhat you noticeWhat helps
The fit is looseYou wake up with the mouthpiece out of your mouth or sitting crooked.A tray molded to your own teeth, refitted once if the first impression comes out shallow.
Too much advancement too soonYour jaw aches in the morning, and the ache builds over several days.Start at the lowest setting and move up in small steps.
Too little advancementYour partner still hears snoring after several nights at one setting.Move forward another step, as long as your jaw stays comfortable.
The device feels too bigYou pull it out half asleep during the first week.Wear it while you’re awake for an hour or two each day until it feels familiar.
Your mouth feels blockedYou feel short of air when your nose is stuffy.Choose a mouthpiece with an open front, and skip tongue stabilizers if your nose is often congested.
The cause is somewhere elseNothing changes even at your furthest comfortable setting.Speak with a doctor, since some snoring doesn’t respond to jaw or tongue position.
The mouthpiece is worn outSnoring creeps back after months of quieter nights.Replace it on the maker’s schedule, and sooner if you grind your teeth.

A clean mouthpiece is also more pleasant to put in every night. Our mouthpiece hygiene tips cover a simple daily routine.

Who Shouldn’t Use an Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece?

Some mouths aren’t suited to a mandibular advancement device, and it’s better to know before you order than after a sore week. Our own guidance for SnoreRx falls into three groups.

Your situationSnoreRx guidanceYour next step
You’re under 18.Don’t use SnoreRx.Talk to a doctor about the snoring first.
You wear dentures, braces or another dental appliance.Don’t use SnoreRx.Ask your dentist which options work with your appliance.
You have loose teeth, abscesses, severe gum disease or advanced periodontal disease.Don’t use SnoreRx.See your dentist before trying any mouthpiece.
You have a history of temporomandibular disorder, known as TMD.Don’t use SnoreRx.Ask your dentist or doctor about other ways to reduce snoring.
You have central sleep apnea or a respiratory disorder.Don’t use SnoreRx.Follow your doctor’s care plan.
You have dental implants, crowns or caps.Use SnoreRx only with your dentist’s approval.Ask your dentist before you order.
You think you might have sleep apnea.Get checked before relying on any mouthpiece.Speak with a healthcare professional.

Other makers publish their own lists, and they don’t always match ours, so read the warnings for any device on your shortlist. Good Morning Snore Solution, for example, says it suits denture wearers but rules out anyone with sleep apnea or blocked nasal passages.

Should You See a Doctor Before Buying a Mouthpiece?

Most snorers can go straight to choosing a mouthpiece. Loud, nightly snoring can also be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, and that calls for a doctor’s assessment before you buy anything.

The signs usually come from the person next to you, like pauses in your breathing or gasping in the night, or from feeling worn out through the day despite a full night in bed. Our guide on when to seek snoring treatment explains what to look for.

Our SnoreRx mouthpieces are FDA-cleared for the reduction of snoring, and they are not FDA-cleared for diagnosing or treating obstructive sleep apnea. If you think you may have sleep apnea, speak with a healthcare professional.

If you’re diagnosed, an oral appliance may still be part of your treatment, just a different kind from the seven we compared. For sleep apnea, the AASM guideline suggests a custom, titratable appliance fitted by a qualified dentist over a device you mold at home.

If none of those signs sound familiar, a mouthpiece is a simple place to start.

Give Your Partner a Quieter Night

Snoring often keeps the person next to you awake long after you’ve drifted off, until one of you ends up on the couch. We built SnoreRx Plus with six 1mm settings for you to work through together, so you can find the one that brings the noise down and still feels comfortable in the morning.

Order at snorerx.com and you have 30 nights from delivery to see how it suits you, backed by our 30-night guarantee. Shop SnoreRx Plus and start at 1mm on the night it arrives.

FAQs About the Best Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece

What is the best anti-snoring mouthpiece?

Our SnoreRx Plus is the best anti-snoring mouthpiece for most adults, with 1mm adjustment up to 6mm and a hinge that lets the jaw move up and down for $99.99. The Sleep Foundation and SleepApnea.org both rank it first in 2026.

If you’d like to spend less, our original SnoreRx gives you the same adjustment for $59.99.

Do anti-snoring mouthpieces really work?

Yes, over-the-counter anti-snoring mouthpieces can reduce primary snoring, which is snoring without sleep apnea, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine includes oral appliances in its guidance for it. How much quieter you get depends on finding the right jaw position and wearing the device every night.

Diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea is different and should be evaluated and treated under professional care. If you’re using a mouthpiece for snoring, give each setting at least three to five nights before you judge it.

Is a night guard the same as an anti-snoring mouthpiece?

No. A night guard cushions your teeth against grinding and clenching, while an anti-snoring mouthpiece holds your lower jaw slightly forward to give your airway more room.

A standard night guard doesn’t change your jaw position, so it isn’t designed to reduce snoring. SnoreRx isn’t intended to treat grinding or clenching either, and grinding wears through any anti-snoring mouthpiece faster.

How much does a good anti-snoring mouthpiece cost?

The seven over-the-counter mouthpieces we compared cost between about $60 and $150. SnoreRx starts at $59.99, SnoreRx Plus costs $99.99, and Somnofit-S and VitalSleep both sit near $150.

A custom oral appliance made by a dentist costs considerably more and involves dental visits for fitting and adjustment. Factor in each maker’s replacement advice too, since you’ll be buying a new mouthpiece every several months to a year or more.

How often should you replace an anti-snoring mouthpiece?

Most anti-snoring mouthpieces need replacing somewhere between every few months and every year and a half, depending on the design and how hard you bite down at night. We build SnoreRx to last one to one and a half years, depending on how often you wear it and how well you clean it.

ZQuiet recommends replacing its mouthpieces at least every six months, and PureSleep suggests every four to twelve months. Grinding your teeth wears any device down sooner, so replace yours once snoring starts creeping back or the trays look worn.

Can you wear an anti-snoring mouthpiece if you breathe through your mouth?

Yes, as long as the mouthpiece has an open front or a breathing port that lets air pass through. Our SnoreRx mouthpieces have an open front, and ZQuiet, VitalSleep and PureSleep also leave room for mouth breathing.

Tongue-stabilizing devices such as Good Morning Snore Solution work differently, since the maker says you need to breathe comfortably through your nose to use one.