IQoro vs Oral Screen – What’s the Difference?
Many people believe that IQoro works like an oral screen because both are placed in the mouth. That is not correct. IQoro stimulates nerve pathways and trains muscles, while an oral screen protects and relieves.
IQoro is an active neuromuscular training device that stimulates the nervous system and activates multiple muscle groups. An oral screen, on the other hand, is a passive aid that primarily provides mechanical support locally in the mouth.
The products may look similar, but they work in completely different ways and deliver different results.
Why is IQoro confused with an oral screen?
At first glance, IQoro and an oral screen may appear similar. Both are placed in the mouth and used regularly.
But that is where the similarity ends.
To understand the difference, you need to look at what happens in the body. IQoro stimulates the nervous system and activates multiple muscle groups, while an oral screen mainly affects the local area in the mouth.
*Terms such as IQoro screen (IQS) training, IQoro neuromuscular training (IQNT), or oral neuromuscular training also occur in the research.
**Since 2015, IQoro is used as a possible search term on, for example, PubMed.gov.
Difference between IQoro and an oral screen
| Feature | IQoro | Oral Screen |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Neuromuscular training device | Passive aid |
| Training principle | Active neuromuscular training | Mechanical support |
| Muscle activation | Multiple muscle groups from mouth to diaphragm | Mainly local in the mouth |
| Usage | Short active training | Long passive use |
| Treatment areas | Reflux, swallowing, snoring | Teeth grinding, jaw tension |
| Scientific evidence | Scientifically tested | Limited |
What is a neuromuscular training device?
IQoro is a medical training device used for neuromuscular training. It stimulates nerve pathways between the mouth and the brain while activating muscles that cannot be reached through voluntary control.
The training activates muscles in:
- face
- mouth
- pharynx
- esophagus
- diaphragm
- upper part of the stomach
By training these muscles, you improve functions such as swallowing, reflux control, and breathing.
Since many of these muscles cannot be controlled voluntarily, stimulation through the nervous system is required. This is why the training strengthens the muscles and reduces symptoms over time.
The treatment is scientifically studied. All scientific studies on IQoro
Active training vs passive use
This is where the difference becomes clear.
IQoro actively trains muscles and function, while an oral screen is used passively and mainly has a local effect.
IQoro
- You train actively
- Short sessions, about 30 seconds, three times per day
- Activates multiple muscle groups via the nervous system
Oral screen
- Provides limited nerve stimulation and muscle activation
- Used passively
- Often used for longer periods (e.g. several hours per day or at night)
Difference in treatment area and results
The difference becomes even clearer when looking at usage.
IQoro trains functions related to:
- reflux
- swallowing
- snoring and breathing
- weak muscles in the face, mouth, pharynx, and diaphragm
By strengthening these muscles and functions, multiple symptoms can be improved at the same time.
Oral screens, on the other hand, are mainly used for dental and jaw-related problems. The effect is therefore usually limited to the mouth.
Frequently asked questions
No. The products serve different purposes. For conditions such as reflux, heartburn, regurgitation, hiatal hernia, or lump sensation in the throat, a neuromuscular training device like IQoro is required. An oral screen does not reach these muscles and mainly acts locally in the mouth.
No. IQoro is a neuromuscular training device that stimulates nerve pathways between the mouth and the brain and actively trains muscles during short sessions. An oral screen is a passive aid.
No. Oral screens are not designed for active muscle training but are primarily used for protection or relief.
IQoro activates muscles important for:
– reflux
– swallowing
– breathing
– function of the upper esophageal sphincter
The training works through stimulation of nerve pathways between the mouth and the brain.
These conditions may be linked to weak or impaired neuromuscular function in the mouth, pharynx, and diaphragm. By training these muscles, function can improve.
Yes.
IQoro has been developed and evaluated in scientific medical studies.