If you want to know how to stop snoring, the first thing you need to do is figure out what the cause of the snoring is. Once you've found out why you're snoring at night, the cure is easy. Well, at least in most cases the cure is easy. The reason why many people snore while sleeping is because their tongue rolls to the back of their throats, interfering with the air flowing into the lungs. The fastest, cheapest and most affordable way to remedy this situation is to roll over onto your side. By doing this simple thing, gravity will pull the tongue away from the back of the throat and towards the side of the mouth closest to the pillow. It's something everyone can do, and should be the first thing you try if your goal is to sleep quietly.

If the roll over trick doesn't work and you're still wondering how to stop snoring, I suggest taking an objective look at your lifestyle. Are you a bit overweight? If so, you may need to make a bit of a life adjustment. The science behind it is easy to understand: if you've got excess fat around your neck, when you lie down it puts pressure on your throat. This pressure blocks the free flow of air into your lungs and can cause snoring. Also, do you smoke? If you're a smoker, phlegm can accumulate in your airway and vibrate to cause a snoring sound. Additionally, smoking weakens your throat, which translates to more snoring.

After you've tried rolling over, lost weight and quit smoking but are still plagued by snoring, you may need to ask your doctor how to stop snoring. He or she will probably send you to a dentist, who can have you fit for a mandibular advancement splint. Unless you have good insurance, these are expensive. You can try to make your own at home for 1/10 of the cost, but they may be less effective.