If you have trouble sleeping because your snoring keeps waking you up, you should realize that it's easy to stop snoring with a little determination. The first thing you need to do is find out what is causing your noisy slumber in the first place. If it's something as simple as your tongue interfering with the airflow to your lungs, you should just roll over onto your side or stomach as you sleep. While you may notice a pool of drool on your pillow when you wake up, at least you and whoever sleeps in the room with you will get a good night's rest.



If you've already tried that a million times and it hasn't worked, you might want to look into picking up some of those breathing strips that are sold everywhere. When used correctly, it's simple to stop snoring with them. I suggest you carefully read the directions on the back of the box before putting the adhesive strip on your nose. If it's not put in the right place (on a certain section of the bridge of your nose) they'll be useless. Then you'll just be walking around looking silly with it on for nothing! Also, it would behoove you to be careful when you take the strips off. If you rip them off like a band aid, sometimes a layer of skin can go with them. Ouch!

If you haven't been able to stop snoring with the two tips listed above, it may be time to see your doctor. Snoring can be a symptom of more serious conditions, most notably sleep apnea. If it isn't a symptom of a greater issue, you may be pointed in the direction of a dentist who can fit you for a custom made mandibular advancement splint. A word of warning: these splints can cost up to $3,000.