Troubleshooting
For many people, the Silent Sleeper works on the first night. For some others, a bit of fine tuning may be required. Here are some helpful hints to ensure you get the most out of your Silent Sleeper;
- Always sleep on your side. The Silent Sleeper will not work if you don’t sleep on your side. You also must avoid placing your head in the middle. Always face the downward slope. This way, gravity will gently pull your jaw forward and keep your airway open.
- Try different pillows. Everyone is different. So, it makes sense that people will need different sized pillows. If your pillow is too small, your chin may drop down too close to your shoulder. This can cause your airway to close and create snoring. Some people have found that placing the Silent Sleeper under a small pillow and then your own pillow on top, makes a world of difference.
Also, your pillow can’t be so hard that it refuses to bend to the shape of your Silent Sleeper. This may happen with memory foam, where the foam molds to the shape rather than bending. Once you find the right pillow, you will know it (Or more specifically, your partner will know it because they are finally getting a good night’s sleep).
- Jaw placement. This is another example of how each person is different. Some people find it works best if their jaw is sitting on the pillow. Others find that if their jaw is hanging off the pillow, it’s easier for gravity to hold the jaw forward. You should also get into the habit of placing your jaw forward as soon as you place your head on your pillow. This makes it easier for your Silent Sleeper to do its job.
- Hand position. Manypeople sleep with their hand tucked under their pillow. This becomes counterproductive. If your hand is under your pillow, it is reducing the amount of slope and therefore, reducing the effectiveness of your Silent Sleeper.
We hope these tips help. Have a good night.