What kind of palate braces are available?
- Velumount snoring ring – classic palatal brace against snoring, named after its inventor Arthur Wyss.
- Anti-snoring braces – so-called protrusion splints, which are inserted into the mouth overnight.
How does a palatal brace work?
Palatal braces consist mainly of plastic and are inserted into the oral cavity. This prevents the air channel behind the soft palate in the oral cavity from closing. The fluttering movements in the mouth are prevented at the place of origin and snoring is stopped.
An advantage of the materials used for palatal braces is that they are very flexible and follow the muscle movements of the palate and tongue. Palatal braces should be individually adjusted. If the braces fit well, the patient with braces can swallow without any problems and drink water.
Do you have sleeping problems and are tired during the day? We have found a solution for you In order to prevent snoring and sleep apnea, the palatal brace is worn at night and is therefore inserted into the oral cavity before falling asleep. In order to sleep without snoring permanently, the palatal brace should be worn every night.
What does a palatal brace cost?
The costs of the palate braces differ depending on the supplier. The costs vary between 18 Euro to 150 Euro per anti-snoring brace. In order to get a good model, you can get advice from your ENT physician about palatal braces and alternatives for snoring and sleep apnea. In Germany, the costs for the palatal brace are not regularly covered by the statutory health insurance companies. Nevertheless, you can contact your health insurance company and try to apply for cost coverage.
Pain with a cleft palate
In principle, a palatal brace should not cause pain. It should be individually fitted and fit well. If pain is experienced, you should have the palatal brace corrected.
