SCHEU TAP Booklet page 6

Healthy Sleep
Reduction or alleviation
of nighttime snoring
The Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAP
devices are intended to reduce or alle-
viate nighttime snoring and obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA). In case you experi-
ence symptoms of breathing difficulties or
other respiratory disorders - with or without
TAP - you should consult your attending
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physician.
There are possible side effects associated
with using the TAP
initially experience jaw soreness, tightness
or a feeling of bite change These side ef-
fects should disappear within 1 hour after
application. If they continue for more than
4 hours, you should contact the prescriber.
Use of occlusion trainer (see page 23) is
re commended as helpful method.
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appliance. You may
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) Return to your prescriber at least yearly for
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examination and assessment to ensure the
TAP is not damaged and is still effectively
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treating your sleep disordered breathing.
In case your TAP
or has been damaged, please contact your
dentist immediately to have it replaced.
device becomes loose
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