The main difference is a diagnosis. If someone is snoring, but doesn’t meet the criteria for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, they may qualify for a snoring mouthgaurd.
The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine sets high standards for their dentists, like Dr. Jon Hale, to ensure that obstructive sleep apnea is ruled out before making a snore guard.
A qualified sleep dentist with the AADSM will use evidence-based research and sleep studies reviewed by Certified Sleep Doctors to make this determination.