| 摘要 |
This invention relates to a sleeping aid. In particular, the invention relates to a sleeping aid which acts as a snore inhibiting device and a sleep apnoea inhibiting device. The sleeping aid is designed for insertion into the mouth of a user, and comprises an upper mould (1) for location with the upper teeth of the user, a lower mould (2) for location with the lower teeth of the user, the upper and lower moulds being joined together so that the lower mould locates the lower teeth and jaw of the user in a more forward position than is usual during sleep. There is also provided an opening (3) between the upper and lower moulds to allow the passage of air. The upper and lower moulds are provided with walls (4, 5) which, in use, overlie the outer surfaces of the teeth. The upper mould (1) preferably includes a rearwardly extending canopy (6) which, when the aid is inserted in the mouth of the user, fits over the palatial region of the upper jaw of the user. |
