More restful sleep may be in your future SNORING & SLEEP APNEA Your dentist has a simple checklist that will help determine the exact design of your Silent Nite sl. Your dentist will also be able to advise you whether this device could help you or your loved ones obtain better, more healthful and restful sleep. Soft inner layer rests comfortably against teeth and gums Hard outer shell is durable and resists breakage Special Slide-Link connectors position the jaw to keep the airway open and prevent snoring Your dentist can treat snoring and sleep apnea References 1. Young T, Palta M, Dempsey J, et al. The occurrence of sleep-disordered breathing among middle-aged adults. N Engl J Med. 1993;328(17):1230-5. 2. Friedlander AH, Yueh R, Littner MR. The prevalence of calcified carotid artery atheromas in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1998;56(8):950-4. 3. American Academy of Sleep Medicine. International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD), Rochester, Minn., 1990. 4. Isono S, Remmers J. Anatomy and physiology of upper airway obstruction. Kryger MH, Roth T, Dement WC, eds. Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine, 2nd ed. WB Saunders and Co. 1994:642-56. 5. Kopp HP. Snore Device Specifications. ERKODENT Erich Kopp GmbH, Siemen-strasse 3, D-72285 Pfalzgrafenweiler, Germany. Ask your dentist for more information. ® Dentist-Prescribed Oral Appliance

What causes snoring? During sleep, muscles and soft tissues in the throat and mouth relax, shrinking the airway. This increases the velocity of airflow during breathing. As the velocity of required air is increased, soft tissues like the soft palate and uvula vibrate. The vibrations of these tissues result in “noisy breathing” or snoring.4 “We’re sleeping better ... thanks to our dentist!” The dangers of snoring It is estimated that more than 90 million North Americans snore.1 Taking into account the snorer’s spouse and children, as many as 160 million people are negatively affected by snoring....