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Snoreguards for Sleep Apnea in San Marcos

Dr. Donnelly Restores Restful Sleep in San Marcos

Snoring is not just an inconvenience 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. Dr. Donnelly may be able to prevent snoring and sleep apnea with a custom-made snore guard.

Sleep apnea can cause:

To prevent sleep apnea, Dr. Donnelly recommends a snore guard known as the Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAP). The TAP is a snore guard that 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 of a snore guard include:

Call San Marcos Gentle Dental to schedule your sleep apnea/snore guard appointment. Dr. J. Robert Donnelly provides world-class dental care for residents of San Marcos, New Braunfels, Kyle, Wimberley, and beyond.