About Osmo Lite L5
The Osmo Lite L5 is an innovative anti-snoring mouthpiece designed to enhance sleep quality by reducing snoring and improving breathing. Crafted with high-quality materials, this device offers a snug and comfortable fit, ensuring uninterrupted sleep for users.
How Osmo Lite L5 Works
The Osmo Lite L5 is designed to reduce or eliminate snoring by keeping the airway open during sleep. It does this by gently moving the lower jaw slightly forward, which prevents the tongue from falling back and obstructing the airway .
The mouthpiece works on the principle of mandibular advancement. By protruding or advancing the lower jaw forward, it pulls the tongue forward as well, creating more space at the back of the throat for air to flow freely . This mechanism reduces the vibrations of the soft tissues that cause the snoring sound.
The Osmo Lite L5 features an adjustable design that allows you to find the optimal jaw advancement position for your mouth size . This customizable fit ensures both comfort and effectiveness in reducing snoring.
It is made from soft, flexible materials that are gentle on the teeth and gums for comfortable all-night wear . The mouthpiece is also designed to allow normal breathing through the mouth while wearing it .
Key Features
Adjustable Design
The Osmo Lite L5 is adjustable to fit different mouth sizes, providing a personalized and secure fit for all users. This adjustability ensures that the mouthpiece adapts seamlessly to individual needs, enhancing its effectiveness in reducing snoring.
Comfortable and User-Friendly
Made from soft and flexible materials, the Osmo Lite L5 is gentle on teeth and gums, prioritizing user comfort. Its design allows for normal breathing through the mouth, ensuring that users can breathe easily while wearing the device.
Easy to Clean and Maintain
The mouthpiece is designed for easy disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly, making it simple to maintain hygiene. Users can effortlessly keep the device clean and ready for use every night.
Enhanced Breathing and Oxygen Flow
The unique design of the Osmo Lite L5 gently props the jaw forward, keeping the airway clear and enhancing airflow. This mechanism helps to reduce or eliminate snoring, leading to a more peaceful and restful sleep.
Health Benefits
By reducing snoring, the Osmo Lite L5 can help mitigate health issues associated with chronic snoring, such as high blood pressure and heart disease. Improved sleep quality can also enhance overall well-being and intimacy in relationships, as both partners can enjoy undisturbed sleep.
Affordable Solution
Compared to other anti-snoring devices, the Osmo Lite L5 offers an affordable and long-lasting solution. It provides significant benefits without the high costs associated with some other products on the market.
Benefits of using the Osmo Lite L5
- Improved Sleep Quality: By reducing snoring, the Osmo Lite L5 helps users achieve more restful and uninterrupted sleep.
- Enhanced Breathing: The device improves breathing and oxygen flow, which can lead to better overall health.
- Reduced Health Risks: Chronic snoring can lead to health issues such as high blood pressure and heart disease, which can be mitigated by using the Osmo Lite L5.
- Enhanced Intimacy: Reducing snoring can improve the intimacy in relationships by allowing both partners to sleep better.
- Affordable Solution: Compared to other anti-snoring devices, the Osmo Lite L5 offers an affordable and long-lasting solution.
How to Use Osmo Lite L5
To use the Osmo Lite L5, you simply place it in your mouth before going to sleep. The lower tray fits over your bottom teeth while the upper tray goes over your top teeth, gently holding your jaw in the advanced position . This opens up the airway to allow for improved breathing and a reduction or elimination of snoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use the Osmo Lite L5 if I wear dentures?
Yes, the Osmo Lite L5 is compatible with dentures. Its design accommodates various dental configurations, ensuring effective snoring relief without compromising comfort for denture wearers .
2. Is the Osmo Lite L5 comfortable to wear?
Absolutely. The Osmo Lite L5 is crafted from soft, medical-grade materials that are gentle on teeth and gums. Its adjustable design ensures a snug and comfortable fit for all mouth sizes, allowing users to sleep soundly without discomfort .
3. Can I still breathe through my mouth while wearing the Osmo Lite L5?
Yes, you can breathe normally through your mouth while wearing the Osmo Lite L5. The mouthpiece is designed to improve breathing and oxygen flow without restricting it, ensuring that users can breathe comfortably throughout the night .
4. How do I clean and maintain the Osmo Lite L5?
Cleaning the Osmo Lite L5 is simple and straightforward. After each use, rinse the mouthpiece with warm water and mild soap. Avoid using hot water or harsh cleaning agents to preserve the integrity of the device. Regular cleaning ensures hygiene and longevity. For added convenience, the mouthpiece can be disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled easily .
5. How long does it take to adjust the Osmo Lite L5 to my mouth size?
The Osmo Lite L5 can be adjusted to fit your mouth size and jaw within just 30 seconds. Its customizable fit ensures that it adapts seamlessly to your individual needs, providing a personalized and effective solution for snoring .
After i molded with my mouth, i felt a little swelling and pain in the (read this well) inner gums of my lower front teeth (get that?). But after about 3 minutes, the swelling all but disappeared and the pain was totally gone.
I inserted it into my mouth and went to sleep. The result was amazingly incredible. I recorded my sleep and my snoring was reduced drastically. The first night, i had a great sleep and huge reduction in snoring. It was not the freight train sound anymore. I had a bit of drooling (eww) and i went straight to bathroom to take the devise off. I had a bit of bleeding when i rinsed my mouth but there was no feeling of any cut or pain whatsoever. It felt a bit weird closing my teeth together as it was temporary misaligned because of the setting i made to the product. The second night i noticed a little bleeding again during rinse off the next morning. Still no pain nor cut. And the 3rd time, there was no bleeding at all. I usually sleep on my back and then switch to my sides, never on my chest. Depending on how far you set the devise, you might experience little drooling if you sleep on your chest or sides. I notice i don't get that when i'm on my back. Again, it depends on the settings, if you set it so that your mouth easily closes, then you won't drool, but that might not be the most effective setting as in my case. So a balance has to be struck. It takes a few nights of playing around with. Overall, I will give this product a 5 star. For the price in comparison to its effectiveness. I will recommend this.
I have obstructive sleep apnea and, without the mouthpiece, I snore and wake up frequently. Based on a sleep study, I was apparently waking up dozens of times a night, and several times that I would remember. I would rarely get enough sleep to feel well rested. However I didn't qualify for any medical device because my blood oxygen level would not drop to a level that would endanger me.
Now that I use the product I sleep much better, and can certainly give it the credit that is due. It is now rare for me to be awoken during the night because of difficulty with my breathing .
The complaints I have are the ones you might have seem from other reviews. The mouthpiece is large and takes a lot of getting used to. For the first couple weeks it feels painful. Even after it stops causing pain, you may subconsciously find yourself salivating, chewing on it, and spitting it out as you sleep. You really have to stick it out for a while, before you will start appreciating it. Now I can hardly think of trying to go to sleep without it.
There is another thing I had discovered after using the product for the first few months. The adjustment mechanism weakens over time. The mechanism is a sort of zipper that is intended to keep your lower jaw in a fixed position. After a while the zipper will sometimes slip, and this adjustment mechanism won't hold the setting that you've selected. That is one reason you may have to replace the mouthpiece on a regular basis. It is probably safe to assume you will need to replace it several times a year.
On the whole I think it is a great product, and easy to travel with as well.
Because I clinch during the day my poor jaw gets zero relief. The molding process was easy. I did it WITH my braces in and have had no problems when I switch trays. I started offsetting the guard at around a 3, then bumped to a 5 and now i keep it around a 7.
Great product. Takes some getting used to. Wish it was smaller. I sleep great now and suffer without it.
They do offer a free replacement with a 5 star review - I'm rating 5 stars because it is a great product. If it didn't deserve 5 stars, I wouldn't even bother. I forgot to mention that the first week I used the guard, I was waking up at 6 AM on my own. Completely refreshed and energized. . . Eventually I got used to the better sleep and need an alarm but my body responded to the more restful sleep immediately. Can't wait to get a new guard! My current one is almost a year old and still works fine but I have chewed the rubber molding part some.
A couple of things to note:
- The instructions recommend using a microwave to boil water for the molding process. I tried boiling water with my microwave but ended up using the stove because I couldn't get the water hot enough to mold the mouthpiece against my teeth.
- Using the stove to boil the mouthpiece was the best approach but DO NOT LET THE MOUTHPIECE TOUCH THE BOTTOM of the pot (just hold it in the middle of the boiling water with tongs for ~20-30 seconds then transfer to cold water for ~3 seconds before biting down to mold for use.) The rubber from one side of my mouthpiece stuck to the bottom of the pot after I drop it in the boiling water but I was able to quickly grab it, put it back on and bite down before the mouthpiece was ruined.
- While snoring was completely eliminated, heavy breathing still occurred during my sleep. According to my wife, the heavy breathing was a little loud but not so loud that it could wake her up from sleeping. She really appreciates this product and so do I!
Additionally, what I first thought was a bug is actually a feature. The mouthpiece comes apart into 3 easy to clean pieces. You may need to pry it apart and break some internal tiny connection to do so, but once this happens (and it will happen anyways if you clean it at all per the instructions), it actually is far better in terms of being able to clean this well.
I do recommend brushing every piece of it nightly to keep away bacteria and smell. I also recommend buying cleaning tablets for dentures or retainers, and soaking it in that solution at least every third day, if not daily. These steps will keep it fresh and clean in your mouth, and likely extend the lifetime.
Kudos to the seller, who sent me an extra one when I first had the thing fall apart and thought it was a flaw, only to figure out later it was easily re-assembled and better this way to clean. At this point the solution has lasted several months, and notably, lasted longer vs. my very strong bite than anything orthodontic ever did when I had braces and a retainer. I was notorious for breaking my braces, but haven't broken this yet. This is an excellent buy.
2. Who then has to send you to the ENT Specialist = Co pay was $80.00
3.WHo then has to send you to have a sleep study = $150.00
4. To send you to a Medical Dentist who makes the mouthpiece and wanted to charge me $6000 but would be priced through my insurance to about half of that amount. I laughed and walked out of the office.
I ordered this mouth piece and have been pleased with the fit and functionality. Its ability to adjust and lock replicated the more expensive unit I have had for several years purchased through the medical insurance. I was able to sleep well and not snore using this product.
Con: The only thing I had to do is use some scissors to cut away exos material hitting the inside of my mouth after molding. Then reheat to soften the sharp areas left from cutting.
I would recommend purchasing and if you have aslight apnea you can save lots of time and money by using this product. Ask your ENT specialist if you can take the sleep test using this mouthpiece to see if it yields better results.
I tried the nose things, chin strap and side sleeping-and finally this thing, it worked right out of the box, after fitting. My snore score went from 50 ish to 4!
Some tips
1.Down load the free snore lab app, and start recording your snoring a few days before, to get a base line
-make sure you listen to the recordings and x out the things that the app picks up that are not snoring (dog barking, farting, planes etc), it good to quantify and track whats working
2. Be sure to get a good fit, you dont want to bite as hard as you can when fitting, as it will squish all the molding away.
3. The instructions are a little poor on how much to adjust, you want to have your lower jaw in line or in front of your upper, start low and work up-check your snore score on the app
4. If your lower jaw is a bit sore, i guess its to be expected, but you can back off the adjustment for more comfort, but your snore score may increase, as mine did
I had a small issue with mine, and the customer service was prompt and resolved my issue!
If it works you can get a professional one made by a dentist, but I would start with this before spending big bucks.
Molding the device is easy, and the directions are correct. They give you a website link to see a video of how to mold the device. You have to scroll basically to the bottom of their web page to see the video. It was helpful. It's pretty hard to mess up.
I've used other devices before, but this was the first one that was adjustable. I think this is the best design, because you don't have to adjust your jaw position during the molding process. You just bite into it to mold it, and adjust your jaw position after you have finished molding it.
I adjusted mine forward just one notch from the devices factory set position. That was enough to completely eliminate my snoring. When I wake up, my mouth and throat are dry, and my teeth and jaw are sore, but that soreness subsides throughout the day. When I first put the device on at night, it's very comfortable, and it's easy to fall asleep with it in. I love that there are large breathing openings made into the device.
Overall, this is a great product, and I'd definitely buy this again. I travel a lot, so I'll probably grab another one to keep in my suitcase.
Once I got the mouthpiece molded, I tried sleeping with it on the default setting. You want to do this because your teeth and jaw may hurt for a few days while getting adjusted to it. One of the issues I have is sometimes waking up choking. While on the default setting, I experienced this and moved the lower part of the mouth piece out 1 mm. I experienced the choking on this setting but eventually got settled on the 2mm setting. That's a good thing because I tried going to 3mm and it was too much stress on my jaw.
Another thing that is helpful is if you are married or you have a snoring app that can give you feedback. My wife is my middle of the night device to wake me and keep track of when I snore. She says that on the 2mm setting she does not hear me snore which is a very positive thing.
I want to say I get a fantastic sleep every night but that's not exactly true. I think my sleep is better. Definitely better than on the CPAP. I felt that the CPAP kept me awake more than without one. The mask will eventually leak and I'd always feel tired and sleepy everyday. The main thing for me is that I don't snore and I haven't been awakened to gasping for air!
Another issue I have is that my teeth hurt. This is partly because of the way I molded the device. My teeth were so snug in the device that repetitive movement of my mouth during the night would cause teeth pain. I try to not move my mouth to avoid this. I've re-molded the device and it is better. Also, in the morning you may feel that your jaw is still pulled forward and that your teeth may incorrectly line up. This goes away eventually through the day, but don't be surprised if you feel this discomfort everyday. Everyone is different, so take my experience for what it's worth.
I'm giving it 5 stars because the device met all of the maker's claims. The device seems to well manufactured and thought out. The instructions were coherent and included good diagrams. As other reviews mentioned the lettering that says Upper and Lower is hard to see, but is okay no issue, having been warned in the other reviews. The adjustments numbers are also hard to see but also okay. And my eyes aren't that great either. I would make this suggestion, when you adjust the lower jaw part of the mouth piece forward to correct your sleep, measure the distance of the relationship of the jaws from the back edge. If the lower jaw is about 1/16" offset in the factory position and you want to move it a little bit it might measure 1/8" or 3/16" after you move it. Each 1/16" increment change would be about 1.5 mm adjustment. Personally I wanted to get used to it in my mouth while sleeping with no offset or pushing on my lower jaw. I'm taking a baby steps approach. My next step will be adjusting it the least amount possible and get used to that.
Bottom line, I'm glad that I got it. And my wife says snoring seems gone.