Zyppah Rx Review

I have to admit, I wanted to try Zyppah solely based on its appearance. After trying several unattractive mouthpieces, I was pretty excited to stumble across one that looked so modern and hip. It is classified as a mandibular advancement device (MAD), but the design is incredibly streamlined, and its black and neon green. I could tell just by looking at it that it wasn’t going to make my mouth feel full, or at least I hoped!

What is Zyppah?

The first thing to note is that there are four versions of Zyppah. This review is for the one that can be ordered online without a prescription. If you live in California, there are five Snore No More centers that sell three other versions that are significantly more expensive and need to be prescribed and custom-fitted by a doctor.

Like other MADs, Zyppah positions the lower jaw in a forward position to help reduce the risk of the airway experiencing a partial obstruction. However, Zyppah is actually a hybrid device because similar to a tongue retaining device (TRD), it stabilizes your tongue, too. It may not have a suctioned bulb on the end like what you would expect from a TRD, but the concept is there. The tongue gets held in place by a rubber-like strap that is a lot softer than it looks.

Zyppah is made in the USA, FDA-cleared, BBB-accredited, and designed by a dentist. You do have to use a fitting process, and it does have an airflow hole to allow you to breathe through your mouth.

How it Works

If you snore then you have some soft tissues vibrating in your airway. When you fall asleep, your tongue collapses toward your throat because your muscles relax. When this happens, the soft palate and uvula can cause a partial obstruction. At the same time, the muscles in your neck have also relaxed, so soft tissues in your throat are closer together. In many people, the soft throat tissues tough the soft palate and uvula are permitted to touch. When air is pushed through it causes these tissues to vibrate. The vibration causes the snoring sound.

Zyppah holds your lower jaw forward and keeps your tongue stationary, so the soft palate and uvula don’t collapse into the throat. When tissues are not permitted to touch, they don’t vibrate.

My Trial with Zyppah

I ordered two Zyppah mouthpieces. Words can’t describe how eager my wife was to try this one. She liked the looks of it as much as I did. Of course, we both know that appearances can be deceiving, so we tried not to get overly excited about this one in fear of it being a total let down.

The oral appliances were $89.98 each, including shipping and handling, which was in the mid-priced range of all the devices I had tried to that point. I also noticed that it came with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, but I haven’t really dug into what that means.

The package arrived quickly even though I didn’t pay for any type of upgraded shipping. My wife was already smitten before we even opened it. As she carried the vibrantly colored and decorated package in the house, you could tell she felt like she was receiving a special gift. I admit it made me smile, too.

Zyppah has a very specific fitting process that must be followed. I’m glad she actually read through the instructions because I was ready to just heat a pot of water and apply the generic boil-and-bite fitting process I had grown so accustomed to. It’s certainly not hard to get an accurate fit with Zyppah, but you do need to follow the steps listed.

The first night we agreed the mouthpiece was very comfortable. My allergies were acting up just a bit, so I appreciated the airflow hole. We both woke up before the alarm the next morning. I felt more energized than I had been in a long time. My wife said she heard no snoring coming from me when she let the dog out for his early morning bathroom break. While she made breakfast, I cleaned both our devices using a denture tablet. They are really easy to clean because there are not a lot of crevices like you find on some other stop snoring mouthpieces.

My jaw was not as sore as it had been with previous devices. She said her jaw was fairly sore, but by the fourth morning the soreness was gone.

After the 14-day trial was over, we both actually continued wearing Zyppah for a long time. It had become our favorite snoring solution to that point. Today, out of all the products we have tried it still remains our fourth favorite pick, beat only by Good Morning Snore Solution (GMSS), ZQuiet, and My Snoring Solution.

Positives and Negatives

Like all devices that I have reviewed, I like to make sure I share both the pros and cons, so everyone can make an educated decision.

Pros

• Hybrid design holds the jaw forward and tongue stationary to keep your airway clear while you sleep.
• Device is American-made, BBB-accredited, and FDA-cleared.
• Design is comfortable, and it’s made from a BPA-free material. Even the rubber piece across the tongue is comfortable.
• Fitting process allows you to achieve a precise fit.
• Airflow hole lets you breathe through your mouth while you’re sleeping.
• Zyppah has a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and free shipping and handling.
• Sporty design is ideal for people self-conscious about wearing a mouthpiece.
• Designed by a dentist, and affiliated with five Snore No More facilities located in California that specializes in snoring and sleep apnea.

Cons

• Fitting process is a little more specific than other devices.
• May cause drooling and jaw soreness while you get used to it.
• Need to keep denture tabs on-hand for cleaning.
• Can’t be worn by people with dentures, loose teeth, crowns, or bridge work.

Other Recommendations and Final Thoughts

As mentioned, there are only three other devices that I like just a little more than Zyppah. GMSS is my number one pick. It’s a tongue retaining device that holds your tongue forward with a suctioned bulb. There is not even anything in your mouth. The device rests between your outer gums and inner lips. Since it doesn’t sit in your mouth it can be worn by those with dental work, weak teeth, and dentures.

ZQuiet is an MAD, so it has a mouthpiece shape like Zyppah, but it is very soft and flexible. It has Living Hinge Technology, so you can actually move your mouth while wearing it. It does have an airflow port, too. With shipping charges, ZQuiet is about the same amount as Zyppah except you only have to pay $9.95 upfront, and then you have 30 days to try the product before your credit card gets charged.

My Snoring Solution is really different than all these devices because it’s not a mouthpiece. It is a chinstrap that goes around your chin and the top of your head. There are holes cut for your ears. It holds your jaw upward while you sleep. It’s machine-washable and surprisingly comfortably, and a great option for those who don’t like the feeling of a mouthpiece.

Zyppah may end up being your perfect snoring solution, but if it’s not, the three mentioned above are others I really like. Overall, I found Zyppah to be a comfortable and effective snoring solution I would recommend.

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