When you sleep, the muscles of the jaw and throat relax, allowing the jaw to drop back and narrow the airway at the back of the throat. The narrow airway acts like the pipe in an organ, the air speeds up and vibrates causing snoring.

The conditions which allow the muscles of the jaw and throat to relax are not always consistent. Alcohol, physical work, stress or sickness can trigger those conditions.

When we first start snoring we may be fairly young but it can start at any age. Generally, as we get older the muscles lose their firmness and tone. In the neck, throat and jaw, that allows the jaw to drop more and make the airway even narrower. Also as we age we tend to put on weight around the neck.

Very fit people snore. Carrying excess weight and not exercising are not the cause of snoring, but they will make things worse. Losing weight and doing more exercise are good for you and may help in the short term, but is not the long term solution.

This is called ‘sleep apnoea’. In its commonest form the airway closes off briefly as you inhale. You struggle to regain your breath for a few seconds. Then with a grunt you start breathing again. When this happens often it has serious consequences for the snorer. Reduced oxygen levels in the blood affect the heart and brain. The struggle to regain our breath starts off an automatic response that disrupts the natural sleep patterns and over time leaves us sleep deprived.

Snorex holds the lower jaw closed and forward while you sleep. This keeps the airway open and permits the air to flow slowly so snoring does not start.

No, a Snorex cannot choke you and is perfectly safe to use.

With a Snorex you can breathe through your mouth or your nose, as you prefer. However, using a Snorex does encourage you to breathe through your nose.

Yes, it is comfortable, if a little strange at first. Comfort is important, so if you notice any parts of the device that irritate you, they will be polished off at the time your Snorex is fitted and any time after that free of charge during the first year.

We have been making Snorex’s for 30 years and have helped tens of thousands of people around the world to stop snoring.

We have a success rate of approximately 98%. Unfortunately some snorers have complications that prevent Snorex from being effective.

A lot will depend on how well your device is looked after. In normal use and cared for as recommended, you can expect it to last about five to eight years. However, people have made them last fifteen years and others need to replace them every two years.

Absolutely. Our devices are guaranteed for workmanship for one year upon receipt. New Zealand customers are offered a full money back guarantee on the Snorex*.

Additionally, some customers require their device to be adjusted after their initial fitting and this is all included as part of the Snorex Service.

We assess clients who have false teeth on a case by case basis. A lot depends on whether there are full or partial plates involved and whether they are upper, lower or both plates.

As much as we’d like to say Yes, your Snorex will only stop you from snoring while being worn. Many of our clients have not snored when not using the device but this is often a temporary situation.

$750.00 inc. GST - Each device is carefully hand crafted by Denise, our skilled technician and takes considerable time to make.

You will also have at least two consultations with Denise, as part of our personalised service approach.

Many clients have a second Snorex manufactured to suit their individual circumstances. We offer a second Snorex at a reduced price.

Each Snorex is custom made because everyone is different. The reason Snorex is so successful is that each one is made to the user’s unique characteristics. So it requires a consultation with a Snorex specialist such as us at Oraltech Ltd in Christchurch.

Call us here, or use the form below and Denise will give you a call.