I am passionate about improving the lives of my patients – and many of them are troubled by snoring. Sometimes their own snoring; sometimes the snoring of their partner. Fortunately, I've found a device that alleviates this problem.
The Thornton Adjustable Positioner® - or TAP®-3 - is an oral appliance that is worn while sleeping to help reduce snoring or treat sleep apnea.
Much like an athletic mouth guard, the simple design of the TAP®-3 reduces both snoring and sleep apnea.
Put simply, the TAP holds your lower jaw, or mandible, forward while you sleep, which prevents the soft tissue in your throat from blocking your airway.
You see, the loud and noisy sounds of snorting are caused by vibrations in the soft tissue structures located at the back of the throat. The palate, uvula and tonsils can flap against each other if a person has too much tissue at the back of their mouth, or if the air passageway to the back of their throat is somehow obstructed.
The Tap-3 is comprised of an upper and lower tray that I will fit to your mouth. The upper tray and lower trays are attached by a socket that I will adjust to ensure your sleep is comfortable and quiet. Just a few weeks of treatment makes a tremendous difference! And if you begin to snore again, you'll be able get right back on track by adjusting the TAP yourself.
You'll also be pleased to know the TAP is covered by medical insurance as durable medical equipment and prostheses. So even if you don’t have dental coverage you may be eligible for the TAP.
Learn all about the TAP and then make an appointment to get fitted. We'll have you – and your love - sleeping like babies in no time.
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