Sleep Apnea Treatment

• Do you wake up with a dry mouth?
• Do you wake up gasping for air?
• Do you suffer from excessive sleepiness during the day?
• Are you irritable?
• Do you have frequent morning headaches?
• Does your partner tell you that you snore loudly?
• Does your partner report that you stop breathing while you sleep?

If you answered yes, you may be experiencing sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea is an ongoing disorder in which a patient experiences one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep. The sleep disruption caused by sleep apnea can negatively impact your quality of sleep, leaving you tired and irritable.

TAP ApplianceThe TAP™ (Thornton Adjustable Positioner®) sleep therapy appliance provides a simple solution to snoring and sleep apnea. The best news is that patients are now being treated without medicines, surgery, or even a mask. The jaw is positioned forward preventing the soft tissue of the throat and the tongue from collapsing; the Tap has over a 95% success rate. Keeping the airway open allows air to easily pass through the throat, which eliminates snoring and increases oxygen into the lungs.

For moderate to severe sleep apnea, a breathing device called CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) may be helpful. A CPAP machine uses a mask that fits over your mouth and/or nose and gently blows air into your throat. This constant air pressure helps keep your airway open while you sleep.