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SNORE GUARD

Snoring is not just an inconvience for those sleeping near or next to you; it can cause real health problems, such as sleep apnea, which literally means you stop breathing during sleep for short periods of time.  The airway collapses, blocking airflow into the lungs.  This obstruction persists until the person unconsciously closes the jaw, returning the tongue and throat to a normal position.

Sleep Apnea Can Cause:

• Chronic Sleepiness
• Strokes
• Heart Attack
• Heartburn
• Morning Headaches
• Depression
• High Blood Pressure
• Impotence

To prevent this potentially dangerous condition, Dr. Donnelly recommends the Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAP®).   It is intended to reduce or alleviate nighttime snoring and obstructive sleep apnea by using an upper tray that fits over the upper teeth and a lower tray that fits over the lower teeth. A hook mechanism attached to the upper tray hooks around a bar attached to the lower tray and positions the lower jaw forward preventing the soft tissue of the throat from collapsing and obstructing the airway 

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.

Benefits: 

• 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.
• Comfortable and patient-friendly.
• Custom-made to prevent any change in teeth position or mouth structures.
• Patient-adjustable allowing maximum comfort and effectiveness.