Finally! A treatment for snores. A new study has found that one can control their snoring with simple mouth and tongue exercises. Normal treatment methods for primary snoring varies widely and includes avoiding alcohol and sedatives, avoiding lying flat on the back to sleep, weight loss, treatment of nasal problem, palate and upper airway surgeries, and the use of dental sleep activities.
The Brazilian study found that in patients with primary snoring or mild OSA, Oropharyngeal, or mouth and tongue, exercises significantly reduced the frequency of snoring by 36 per cent and total power of snoring by 59 per cent.
Exercises include:
Pushing the tip of the tongue against the roof of the mouth and sliding the tongue backward.
Sucking the tongue upward against the roof of the mouth, and pressing the entire tongue against the roof of the mouth.
Forcing the back of the tongue against the floor of the mouth while keeping the tip of the tongue in contact with the bottom, front teeth. Elevating the back of the roof of the mouth and uvula while saying the vowel "A."
