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Sleep Appliance / Snoring |
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TAP - Thorton Adjustable Positioner Sleep Appliance |
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the sleep appliance that is 96% effective for snoring ** |
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Unique Approach
The Thornton Adjustable
Positioner® (TAP) is based on the same principle as cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, CPR. The airway must be opened to allow air to pass through
the throat. A constricted or collapsed airway causes snoring or sleep apnea.
The TAP holds the lower jaw in
a forward position so that it does not fall open during the night and cause
the airway to collapse. The TAP maintains a clear airway to reduce snoring
and improve breathing.
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Comfortable and patient-friendly |
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Custom-made to prevent any
change in teeth position or mouth structures
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Patient-adjustable allowing maximum comfort and effectiveness
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Snoring Defined
When the jaw opens and the
tongue falls into the back of the throat, the airway narrows forcing air
through the small opening. This creates vibrations in the throat known as
snoring. Although snoring seems physically harmless, it can be a “red flag”
for a much more serious and sometimes fatal condition called obstructive
sleep apnea.
Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs
when the airway completely collapses blocking airflow into the lungs. The
harder one tries to breathe, the tighter the airway seals. This airway
obstruction persists until the brain partially awakens the person.
Unconsciously, he/she will close the jaw returning the tongue and throat to
a normal position.
The sleep apnea cycle -
falling asleep, jaw relaxing, airway collapsing, unconsciously awakening
with a gasp, falling back asleep - can repeat itself 50 or more times per
hour during the night. With a blocked air passage, one does not receive
enough oxygen. Both the awakenings and oxygen deprivation can then trigger
other health problems.
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SLEEP APNEA CAN CAUSE:
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Chronic Sleepiness -
Strokes - Heart Attack - Heartburn - Morning Headaches - Depression -
High Blood Pressure - Impotence |
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The Epworth
Sleepiness Scale
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How likely are you to doze
off or fall asleep in the following situations?
Choose the most appropriate
number for each situation:
0 = would never doze
1 = slight chance of dozing
2 = moderate chance of
dozing
3 = high chance of dozing
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A score of 9 or above
indicates you may be having a problem with daytime sleepiness but below
9 does not necessarily mean that you don't have a problem. See your
healthcare professional for advice if you snore, have been told that you
awake gasping for breath or if you are sleepy during the day. |
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