With most anti-snoring mouthpieces being developed by ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) physicians, it was quite a surprise when a privately practicing dentist from Dallas, Texas came up with one that boasts one of the highest success rates.
In the last three years, over 300 patients have been fitted with the Thornton Adjustable Positioner, or “TAP”, and its popularity has even spread to Great Britain were Dr. Thornton recently taught a course on its proper use to the British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association. The device is not meant to be permanent, and it easily adjusts itself for both comfort and progressive ease of snoring symptoms.
Dr. Thorton’s primary interest was in the OSA, or Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, and after several observations as well as trial and error, he designed his device for the treatment of this very troublesome condition.
OSA can have very debilitating effects on the body due to the fact that the patient simply cannot get enough sleep to sustain proper mental and physiological function. Jobs, and in some cases, lives are at risk when people suddenly fall asleep at work. And even though TAP has had some measured success in the treatment of OSA, those who suffer from conventional snoring can and have reaped the benefits of this clever device.
Ask your doctor about this device and if they could possibly work for you, it is very low-cost and very low maintenance.