Pure Sleep works

Do you snore? I snore like a freight train. I think I have sleep apnea too which probably explains why I’m always exhausted in the morning. I had a sleep study once but the results were “inconclusive”. I never bothered to have another because it’s a real pain to try in sleep in a lab with wires all over you. My father who gave me this gift had tried many ways to solve his own snoring. He had a few surgeries. He also had an ultrasound treatment to melt the tissue of his upper palette which I also had done twice. Last year, he showed me a snore-guard that his dentist had fitted for him that finally stopped his snoring. It cost him around $500. The way it works is that it moves your lower jaw slightly forward so your palette doesn’t relax down into your throat.

Maybe you’ve seen the ad on tv for the Pure Sleep device. It’s just like the device my father uses except it’s only $59.90, self fitted, and works fantastic. I don’t snore and feel completely rested in the morning. The only drawback is that it slightly and temporarily changes your bite when you first wake up. Eventually your bite comes back to normal. They tell you this in the brochure. It’s also a little tricky to fit. You have to heat it up in boiling water. I tried to use a slotted spoon but it just floated right off the spoon and down to the bottom slightly melting the edges. I don’t think it was supposed to touch the sides of the pot at all. It still seemed to work ok though. I’ll probably order another one one day and try again to get a better fit.

If you know someone who snores, I would definitely try it out.

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I am very suspicious of this post. I find it strange a person would create a blog, and just put up one post on it which promotes a product. It seems like it was posted by PureSleep. Buyer beware.

1. John Schinder on September 7th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
It was NOT posted by Pure Sleep or anyone affiliated with them. Also this blog does not contain only one post which you could have easily discovered by going to the HOME page listed at the top. http://www.scottallan.com

If you were familiar with blogs, you would understand that there is usually a main page listed quite a few recent posts and that clicking on individual posts will take you to an individual page where you can add comments like you did.

2. Scott Allan on September 7th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Scott is right … this product works! I was so bad that I was banished to the guest room. Not any more!

3. Mike on October 2nd, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Sleep..sleep…sleep…Good Night brother…

4. Dentist ealing on October 10th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
This product will work if your jaw tends to drop back during sleep, since it actually forces the jaw to move forward instead. It will not work for everyone, since there are other reasons for obstructions in the airways other than this.

It is important that you determine why you are snoring, what is causing the obstruction, and then find a device that was designed to help eliminate that obstruction.

Unfortunately, I discovered my snoring (at least lately) was actually a sign of sleep apnea, so I will be most likely using the CPAP. It has been proven the most effective for my condition, and is much more successful than the surgery alternative.

Rodneys last blog post..Sleep Apnea – My Second Sleep Study with CPAP

5. Rodney on October 22nd, 2008 at 4:14 pm
The misleading price on the Puresleep advertisements (has $29.95 in large type, with “two payments of” in small print) makes me wonder about the honesty and integrity of the company. Sucker you in, and then double the price.

Chris Shaker

6. Chris Shaker on November 11th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
I held off buying the thing for about 6 months because I figured it was BS. My wife hasn’t slept in the same room with me in over a year. So we gave it a try… It’s not perfect, I still ocassionally snore but she says very quietly. And it has fallen out a couple times. If you get it, do not reboil it!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ve ordered a second one because I thought I might refit the original one, I ruined it.

7. RJ on November 17th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
Yes, it is not perfeect. I told my wife to softly tell me to lay on my back when she catches me snoring because the Pure Sleep works best that way … at least for me. I also have been using Snore Relief Throat strips to lower the snore loudness … seems to do the trick, according to my wife.

RJ is correct … DO NOT REBOIL IT! You should get about 6 months out of it unless you are a very heavy “grinder” (I am a medium grinder). You can get dicounts on multiple purchases (i.e. 2nd one 1/2 price).

8. Mike on November 18th, 2008 at 7:07 am
i have sleep apnea, had the nose and throat surgery, using the cpap full face mask now, still no sleep. wake up 3 or 4 times a night with dry mouth. can i get a doctor out there to recommend this “pure sleep” device?

9. richard on January 8th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Richard,

I would highly doubt you could get a dr. to recommend it. It is definitely NOT a replacement for a cpap. Maybe you could try some sleep medication (e.g. Ambien) ? Is your snoring keeping you awake? From what I understand about the cpap, it’s supposed to give you a more restful sleep … besides keeping you breathing (& alive), that is. Are you thinking of using Pure Sleep device in conjunction with the cpap? It might be worth a try, but insurance won’t pay for it (yet).

Good luck!

10. Mike on January 8th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Mike,
People who have sleep apnea don’t need to take sleeping pills. The reason they wake up frequently at night is because their airway becomes obstructed and they literally quit breathing for several seconds. Their oxygen saturation goes down which causes them to wake and gasp. This happens over and over throughout the night. This is why they wake up exhausted. Some people have it worse than others.

CPAP or Bi-PAP is prescribed to keep the airway open. It does not breathe for the patient. It’s a glorified air blower which gives you “Continuous Positive Airway Pressure”. It just keeps the airway open…that’s it. It is not a ventillator and it will not breathe for you. The CPAP unit uses a full face mask which is sometimes hard to get used to. The Bi-PAP machine does the same thing only it used a small nose mask in the shape of a triangle. Of course, if you sleep with your mouth open, you don’t have a closed system and you have to jack the air flow up to overcome the leak from your open mouth. This will dry you out for sure, but if you can get a few hours sleep out of it, it’s worth it.
If you are using either device and have questions, you can always talk to the sleep study lab or the respiratory therapy dept. at your local hospital. They can answer your questions.
By all means, don’t take any sleeping pills! You may just never wake up!

11. Tammy on January 15th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
There is a similar product on Anazon for $31.95 … http://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Tonight-Anti-Snore-Money-Guarantee/dp/B001IVF8TS

12. Bob on January 17th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Mike,
I have sleep apnea and the cpap machine simply didn’t work for me. It caused me severe bloating and intestinal issues.
I bought Puresleep as a trail to see how I would do with a professional dental device. I didn’t know how well it was working until the other day when our new puppy discovered it and essentially destroyed it. I’ve now been sleeping without it for a few days and I’m about to order another one. It really made a major difference both in my snoring and how well I slept. It’s certainly worth a try.
John

13. John on January 19th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Looks like the only thing working on this guys site it the pure sleep add.

14. mowdlawn on February 3rd, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Clearly you don’t understand blogs, mowdlawn. You can click on the HOME button up top to see all my recent posts. You can also click on the archives to see other posts. Don’t be a moron.

15. Scott Allan on February 4th, 2009 at 4:26 am
Yes, mowdlawn. Look at the archives. And you could consider using a verb in your next comment.

16. John on February 4th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Pure Sleep absolutely solved my sleep apnea problems. 4 years ago I got a UP3 (removed my uvula and tonsils), but my sleep apnea reoccurred within a few months after the operation. I refused to wear a CPAP mask; a lifestyle choice. I saw 2 ENTs and both recommended surgery which would correct how my tongue blocks my airway. I almost purchased a similar device from a dentist for $2500 bucks. Pure Sleep looked very similar to that device, so I bought it. It worked the first night. Realizing all those years of not sleeping more that 2 hours at a time, could have been solved by this inexpensive device, well, I can totally believe someone opened up a blog just to share the news about it.

17. Mike K on February 13th, 2009 at 2:51 am
The similar one sold on Amazon “AntiSnore” works great! We tried it and the first night was successful. They have the same guarantee as PureSleep and is half the price. We’ve used PureSleep before but it was hard to fit because I do not have straight teeth and there’s a hard piece of plastic on there that prevents any customization (it did work out for my husband though)…..by the way it did fall apart on us after about 2 months. So we can actually get 2 from Amazon for the price of one from PureSleep.

18. Greg K. on February 13th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
I have used a cpap machine which is very constrictive when trying to get a decent nights sleep. My sleep test rating was 48-52 times per minute that I stopped breathing. I ordered a Pure Sleep, fitted it and I actually awoke the next morning remembering a dream I had had that night. I hadn’t had a dream in years. This device works and I have even sold my Dentist on it versus the $1200.00 model he had been recommending prior to seeing this.

19. jumper on February 15th, 2009 at 10:20 am
There are definitely suspicious posts in cyberspace supporting Pure Sleep. This doesn’t seem to be one of ‘em. I took a chance and ordered. On the plus side, delivered in 6 days, and once I got used to it enough to keep it in my mouth all night, my snoring went away (according to my relieved girlfriend) and I feel more refreshed in the morning. On the minus side, it pulls my jaw out of alignment and I’m afraid that it might do lasting damage. (I’ve had extensive dental work done and have had TMJ). Wearing an appliance sucks, and I went to an ENT today to check other options. I’d say Pure Sleep is not for everyone, but it seems to live up to its claims.

20. Cowford on February 20th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Cowford (et al),

Try refitting the puresleep device using a little less effort when extending your lower jaw forward during the fitting process. I am on my 3rd fitting now and this time it is much more comfortable and still works great. After the first fitting, it worked for me but it hurt every morning. During the 2nd fitting I over-compensated by barely extending my lower jaw at all forward during the fitting. My wife said it worked marginally at best. As I said, my latest fitting done with minimal lower jaw extension during the fitting works the best without discomfort. Just consciously try to extend your lower jaw without putting a lot of effort & force during the fitting and it should be ok. Of course, you should first read the directions regarding which intial alignment holes you should start with depending on your jaw shape & alignment.

By the way, I am concerned about the high price of puresleep and I am tempted to try the Amazon device instead … I just don’t want to mess witha working model after suffering (& making others suffer) for years with stupid nose strips & sprays that don’t work. Pure sleep lets you order 2 devices at once with the 2nd at 1/2 price once you decide that it is the solution that works for you.

Good luck!
Mike

21. Mike on February 21st, 2009 at 11:01 am
Correct, pure sleep always works to keep your mind and body refreshing during day hours.

22. dentist in kingston on March 18th, 2009 at 12:13 am
how awlful it is to have sleep apnea …

Cpap Masks last blog post..Respironics Cpap Masks

23. Cpap Mask on March 19th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
I purchased Pure Sleep and it has made my wife quite happy. The problem is that I have an extremely sore jaw when I wake. Not sure why.

24. Erik on March 22nd, 2009 at 1:55 pm
I am getting ready to go on a long plane trip, which will be more pleasant if I can sleep. I am afraid to sleep on a plane because I snore and don’t want to disturb anyone (or be made fun of). I am thinking about giving this a try. How is this different from an athletic mouth piece?

25. Gary on March 26th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
It moves your lower jaw forward which opens your airway.

26. Scott Allan on March 27th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Dentists now a days provides anti snoring treatments, so all can have a soundless, calm sleep with the help of cosmetic dentistry treatments.

27. Belfast dentists on April 2nd, 2009 at 3:41 am
Pure Sleep works great. I fit the first one according to the directions by thrusting my lower jaw forward and it worked. Unfortunately, I began developing TMJ symptoms. I tried to refit and, as others have noted in previous posts, it’s not a good idea. I purchased another device and fitted it without the jaw thrust and it still works for me. I wake up refreshed and my husband confirms that I don’t snore while wearing the device. I also don’t have TMJ symptoms anymore. I purchased a second for when this one is ready to be replaced.

28. Susan on April 4th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Just a warning to others looking to make a choice between Pure Sleep and the Anti-Snore device on Amazon. I find the number of positive reviews (over a hundred) the Anti-Snore device has received in just a few months to be unbelievable. There’s a discussion on Amazon about this: http://www.tinyurl.com/c6osd2. I’m sure the Pure Sleep people have their own shady practices but be wary of those Amazon reviews.

29. biscuits on April 16th, 2009 at 6:14 am
I’ve was diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the early 80s, courtesy of the UCLA Sleep Clinic. I used a CPAP for two years and finally gave it up – it dried out my throat terribly, and I felt like the Bride of Frankenstein, sleeping wired to a machine. Yes, OAT (Oral Appliance Therapy) is not as completely effective as CPAP, but it’s well worth trying if you’re one of the many people for whom it works. If you combine it with elevating your upper body it works even better (just keep your spine & head straight or you’ll get back and neck pain). And better yet, sleep on your side, not your back. Pure Sleep is a very affordable option – my own appliance (“Herbst Appliance”) from my dentist cost me $1200! But if you really want to do it the right way, check http://www.aadsm.org to find a dentist who fits and provides appliances. The sleep labs and sleep docs are all sold on CPAP and won’t even tell you about OAT unless you ask. The Wikipedia article on Sleep Apnea is (as of this posting) well written & balanced. Disclaimer: you should really see a doc who understands sleep & have him or her send you through a sleep lab – that’s the only way you know you have fixed what can otherwise be a serious problem. But if you own Pure Sleep or something similar, when you go to the sleep lab you can have them test you with it, for one of your REM cycles, and then you’ll really know whether it’s effective for your particular condition.

30. Art on April 17th, 2009 at 9:02 am
I have sleep apnea because I am fat. The fatter I get the worse it is. But this Puresleep device is a dream come true. I now get 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night. I used to use a CPAP which I hated so much I put it in the closet. This Pure Sleep device it the best $60 I’ve ever spent.

31. Jeff on April 22nd, 2009 at 7:04 am
I purchased pure sleep for my husband who hasn’t slept with me in over a year. It is one of the best stop snoring solutions we have found. The only problem is it falls out of his mouth when he is asleep and then we are up looking for it because-he starts snoring loudly again. I do hope that they make a larger size soon to help with that problem other than that I think it is wonderful.

32. cheri on April 24th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
I was skeptical at first also but wanted to try an alternative prior to forking out $900 to have a mouth piece made for my sleep apnea. It works on the same idea as the professionally fitted ones. Besides the drawback of sore upper teeth first thing in the morning, it works great. Also takes a little getting used to at first. It stopped my snoring, my wife gets a peaceful sleep, and I have more energy during the day. It may not work for everyone but it certainly has for me.

33. Alvin Hwang on April 28th, 2009 at 10:02 am
I saw a comparison of anti-snore strips and the Pure Sleep device on my local news and was convinced that I had to try them myself. I tried the strips and they worked marginally for me the last 2 months. I finally purchased and got my Pure Sleep device yesterday and did the fitting. At about 3:15 this morning, I had to take it out because my top teeth hurt. I asked my husband if I snored last night and he said he didn’t hear anything until early this morning. I felt like I had gotten more sleep, so I’ll reserve judgement until I’ve tried it a little longer. Glad I saw this site though as I was contemplating reboiling it to see if I could get the fit better on the top teeth. Thanks!

34. Debbie in Tucson on April 29th, 2009 at 10:04 am
I had the same problem Debbie. After about a week, the discomfort went away.

35. Scott Allan on April 29th, 2009 at 10:08 am
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anti snoring aidss last blog post..Snoring Nose Clip

36. anti snoring aids on May 4th, 2009 at 6:50 am
I have been using the PureSleep, and it does work, although sometimes when I am on my back I still snore a little. I have also been having the same feelings in my jaw though. I was concerned that I was throwing my jaw outta whack and I really have not been having my “normal” bite recently. I am glad I found some other people that have had some words of wisdom regarding this feeling!

37. Sean in Pittsburgh on May 10th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
I have a slight overbite. Has anyone with an overbite used this product successfully? I’m worried that my jaw and teeth will be really sore if my lower jaw is forced out.

Thanks-
Cheryl

38. Cheryl on May 11th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Cheryl, I also have an overbite, about 1/16″. I have the appliance adjusted so that when I sleep, I have a very slight underbite. I have used it for over 5 years with good results. When you use an adjustable appliance (such as I use), the dentist suggests moving it out as far as you can without discomfort, then backing off a bit. If it’s uncomfortable, back off still more for a week to get used to it, then try again. With a non-adjustable appliance such as Pure Sleep, the advice would be, mold it in a position that pulls your lower jaw forward a bit, but not enough for discomfort. If it’s uncomfortable at first, try using it on alternate days, or for shorter periods, until you get used to it. If it’s still uncomfortable, buy another one and mold it in a more relaxed position. Pulling it forward helps open the throat as much as possible; pulling it too far forward can cause TMJ problems; but moving it only as far as is still totally comfortable, is the right compromise.

39. Art on May 11th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
A question for those using Pure Sleep…I breathe through my mouth when I sleep. If I wear a Pure Sleep appliance, will I still be able to do so, or does it prevent that kind of breathing?

40. Craig on May 27th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
You certainly can breathe through your mouth. In fact, I think I tend to breathe that way more with the appliance in. My lips get really chapped from that because you can’t lick your lips.

41. Scott Allan on May 27th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Snoring can be an indication of sleep apnea, which is a serious condition.
If you or someone you love snores, see if they have any other sleep apnea symptoms.

42. George@Apnea Blog on May 28th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Having “troll trouble”, Scott? It’s somewhat amusing, but easily disregarded. He’ll eventually get bored and move on, I suppose.

43. Mike on July 28th, 2009 at 10:18 am
I guess I shouldn’t have provoked him. He’s now blocked as spam so hopefully that’s the end of it.

44. Scott Allan on July 28th, 2009 at 10:50 am
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45. saucy on October 11th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
Works great bought two dog ate one, using the same one for a year or so, takes a good couple weeks of get used to wearing it. Wife said works very well, now ready to buy a couple more. Take you time fitting read instructions and follow. And please people I know money maybe tight but some things are well worth it.

46. Damon on October 30th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
I think people need to be lot matured..

47. Dentist Birmingham on November 8th, 2009 at 7:03 am
OK…..So I’m going to give the Pure Sleep device a go!! I snore so bad, no one will room with me during my son’s travel hockey games. They agree with my wife, I don’t snore, it’s actually a noise that is indescribable. My wife has put up with my snoring for over 23 years, so time to do something….I’ll let you know. Thanks for all the good info here…..Chris

48. Christopher on November 30th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Good luck, Chris. Sometimes getting the bed to yourself isn’t such a bad thing though!

49. Scott Allan on November 30th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
An update: I’ve been using a $1200 bite positioner from a dentist which, with a wedge pillow, completely controls my obstructive sleep apnea. I bought a Pure Sleep so I would have a backup, since my dental appliance is beginning to show its age (the screws loosen up and I have to watch to make sure not to lose them).
Unfortunately, the Pure Sleep didn’t work for me. When I fall asleep, my jaw drops open, the Pure Sleep comes loose from my upper teeth, and my jaw goes back into a snoring position. My dental appliance doesn’t do this because it grabs the teeth securely, unlike Pure Sleep.
I called Pure Sleep and they said, well, if you’re a person who tends to sleep with your mouth open, Pure Sleep won’t work for you, because it will come unseated. (Too bad they didn’t give that warning on their website!) So, at their suggestion, I returned the Pure Sleep and they refunded all my money plus $1.50 to cover my return postage. So I really can’t complain – I gave it a try, and it doesn’t work for me. I have to stick with the expensive approach.

50. Art on January 7th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Good grief Art! Did your dentist make your appliance out of gold?? I think you need a new dentist. Most people could not afford to do that on a regular basis.

51. Scott Allan on January 7th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
Ouch, I lost my post. I’ll try to reconstruct it.
Scott, I got my first bite positioner in 1994 from Dr Glenn Clark, who was on the UCLA Dental School faculty at that time. He was a pioneer in treating sleep apnea this way, and I paid $300. After 8 years, I had worn out the appliance (due to biting it during sleep, I think). Clark had retired from UCLA but was consulting with Dr Ivan Lapidus, who built me a new one for about $450. Eventually, I wore out the new one, and I was living in Michigan by then. I had the devil of a time finding a dentist in Michigan who understood this stuff, and I eventually found one for the princely sum of $1200.
Why are these appliances so expensive? They have hard plastic parts molded to exactly fit your teeth, much stiffer than the flexible-feeling Pure Sleep material. Embedded in the plastic is a stainless steel structure which has metal clips which grab onto your teeth. The upper and lower parts are held together with a stainless steel hinge whose underbite is adjustable by adding or subtracting tiny stainless steel cylindrical spacers. This device (technically called a Herbst appliance, I think) grabs your teeth really tight. The hinge allows you to open your mouth, and shift your jaw back and forth, without the device coming loose, and while still maintaining your chosen bite position as you sleep. It’s easy to take off in the morning, when you just snap it off. The fit is hand-adjusted by the dentist, using a Dremel-type drill to remove material, and a collodion solution to add material. So there’s a lot of hand work in the thing. If you get a root canal or similar major tooth work done, you need to have the fit checked and adjusted to make sure it still fits tightly enough to stay on, but not so tightly that your jaw aches.
I agree that this is rather expensive. But I find that these things last for at least 5 years, perhaps 10. And for me, there’s not much choice. I have had laser surgery and septoplasty, and don’t have a weight problem, but when I sleep flat without an appliance, I stop breathing 75 times an hour, and I am oxygen deprived that much of the time. This is really scary, and would eventually give me serious medical problems. So I gotta do something. CPAP makes my throat sore and I hate it. So a sleeping wedge plus some kind of bite positioner is the only solution I have found. Unfortunately my mouth opens when I sleep, so the Pure Sleep device doesn’t stay in position for me, and I have to use the expensive approach instead. However – what does a CPAP cost? What does dental work in general cost? It’s all way up there!

52. Art on January 8th, 2010 at 1:27 am
Oops, I didn’t mean for all those font callouts to copy. I had to compose in Word after I lost my first message. Scott, perhaps you can edit out the garbage I included by mistake. Sorry!

53. Art on January 8th, 2010 at 1:29 am
Done and thanks for the info!

54. Scott Allan on January 8th, 2010 at 8:18 pm