Silent Sleep Training Compared

Compare Silent Sleep Training with other treatment methods

Here you'll find a comparison of Silent Sleep Training with common treatment methods for sleep apnea and snoring. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. Find out how Silent Sleep Training compares.

Silent Sleep Training

Type of Treatment: Treating the Cause

Silent Sleep Training is a pharyngeal muscle training program. The main cause of throat collapse is the relaxation of the pharyngeal muscles and connective tissue. It consists of an app and a medical didgeridoo. Guided by the app, the user performs specific exercises with the medical didgeridoo. This strengthens the pharyngeal muscles and connective tissue, preventing collapse during sleep. After an intensive initial phase, the trained pharyngeal muscles can be maintained with 30 minutes of training per month.

Pro

  • Sleep without devices or similar aids
  • Permanent solution
  • Treats the cause
  • No side effects
  • Low time investment

Contra

  • Delayed effect
  • Discipline required
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CPAP Therapy

Type of Treatment: Symptom Management

CPAP therapy helps to keep the patient's airways open during sleep by delivering a constant flow of air through a mask worn over the nose and/or mouth. This continuous air pressure prevents the airways from collapsing, allowing uninterrupted breathing.

Pro

  • Reduced daytime fatigue
  • Lowered risk for health issues
  • Improved concentration

Contra

  • Disrupted sleep quality
  • Skin rash
  • Noise disturbance
  • Air in the stomach
  • Anxiety
  • Headaches
  • Nasal issues
  • Must be worn every night

Lower Jaw Splint

Type of Treatment: Symptom Management

The lower jaw splint is a treatment method for snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnea. The splint is worn at night and slightly advances the lower jaw. This expands the space behind the tongue and in the throat, keeping the airways more open and improving breathing. It is individually adjusted to maximize comfort and effectiveness.

Pro

  • Reduced daytime fatigue
  • Lowered risk for health issues
  • Improved concentration
  • No mask on the face

Contra

  • Jaw problems
  • Muscle complaints
  • Dental issues
  • Disrupted sleep quality
  • Must be worn every night

Tongue Pacemaker

Type of Treatment: Symptom Management

It is an implantable device that serves to keep the airways open during sleep to prevent apneas. When an apnea is detected, the generator sends mild electrical impulses through the stimulation wire to the hypoglossal nerve, causing the tongue to move slightly and thus keeping the airways open.

Pro

  • Possibly a permanent solution
  • No disruptive device at night

Contra

  • Possible permanent side effects
  • Painful healing
  • Anesthesia risk
  • Foreign body in the body

Tissue Removal Surgery in the Throat

Type of Treatment: Treating the Cause

In this procedure, tissue in the throat is removed to widen the airways. This may include the uvula, parts of the palate, and the pharyngeal tonsils.

Pro

  • Possibly a permanent solution

Contra

  • No guarantee of effectiveness
  • Irreversible
  • Possible permanent side effects
  • Painful healing
  • Anesthesia risk

Base of Tongue Reduction Surgery

Type of Treatment: Treating the Cause

In this procedure, tissue at the base of the tongue is removed to expand the space in the back of the throat.

Pro

  • Possibly a permanent solution

Contra

  • No guarantee of effectiveness
  • Irreversible
  • Possible permanent side effects
  • Painful healing
  • Anesthesia risk

Jaw Repositioning Surgery

Type of Treatment: Treating the Cause

This is a complex procedure where the bones of the upper and lower jaw are surgically moved to widen the airways.

Pro

  • Possibly a permanent solution

Contra

  • No guarantee of effectiveness
  • Irreversible
  • Possible permanent side effects
  • Painful healing
  • Anesthesia risk
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