Why TAP?
Industry Leader in Oral Appliance Therapy
The TAP is a durable, patient-friendly sleep care solution. It’s also incredibly effective, with a 90% success rate. customTAP devices are recognized as the market leader in sleep care and are currently prescribed by over 15,000+ clinicians worldwide to treat nighttime snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
TAP is the most effective device on the market to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring because it’s easy to use and comfortable to wear. TAP is also a great replacement for a CPAP.
Don’t just take our word for it, more than a million TAP devices have been sold worldwide. That’s a lot of sound sleepers.
30+ Years of Research and Innovation
TAP has more independent peer-reviewed studies published than any other oral appliance on the market.
In fact, guidelines from the American Association of Sleep Medicine (AASM) show that for 87% of patients, TAP is as effective as CPAP in reducing apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). That’s not surprising, since TAP is an effective therapy that patients are more likely to keep wearing thanks to the comfortable, personalized design.
Research
Technology
Advancement
Nasal Breathing
Research
With 50+ studies, custom TAP appliances are the most researched mandibular advancement devices in the industry with best patient outcomes.
There are 45+ independent peer-reviewed studies completed with TAP oral appliances.
In 2015, AASM (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) and AADSM (American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine) guidelines cited TAP as leading among oral appliances using both oral appliance and CPAP criteria.
Technology
Keith Thornton, DDS holds over 70 patents for his technology, including a number of ones on CPAP.
Our advanced and unique technology is not offered by any of our competitors.
Advancement
With a single point of central adjustment, TAP prevents uneven bilateral adjustment that may create an irregular bite and jaw discomfort.
Simply, pulling the jaw forward is easier than pushing the jaw forward.
With the fixed mechanical hinge and inseparable pivot point, all custom TAP devices meet Medicare requirements to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
The unique design of TAP empowers patients to fine-tune treatment at home, as well as work with the clinician to achieve the best results.
A recent systematic review of 20 randomized controlled trials and six cohort studies comparing different mandibular advancement device (MAD) designs in OSA treatment showed favorable outcomes of midline traction appliances.
Nasal Breathing
With its patented Mouth Shield, TAP is the only oral appliance specifically designed to promote nasal breathing in the industry.
The silicone Mouth Shield is available for all custom TAP devices for nasal enhancement.
It also works to prevent excess saliva and dry mouth, and it provides more comfort and better treatment outcomes for the patient.
Nasal Breathing to Improve Oral Device Success
TAP’s mouth shield helps your patients achieve their best respiratory support by making sure they only breathe through their nose.
What Our Customers Are Saying
We told you that more than 1,000,000 people across the globe have tried a TAP device. Now you can hear directly from some of them who wanted to share their experiences about how TAP Sleep Care has helped reduce their snoring, improve their sleep apnea, and replace their bulky CPAP machines. The following are real testimonials from real people.
How To Order TAP
Clinicians
TAP is currently prescribed by over 15,000+ clinicians worldwide.
If you are a patient looking for a customTAP appliance, you can find a TAP provider near you. Visit Find a Provider and toggle “Clinician” in the search bar.
Dental Labs
We are proud to partner with over 200 dental labs globally to fabricate custom TAP oral appliances.
You can find a lab near you on our Find a Provider page (toggle “Dental Lab” in the search bar).
Airway Labs, our in-house lab, is the original and leading production facility of the Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAP).
Distributors
Our non-custom TAP products, myTAP and myTAP PAP Nasal Pillow Mask, can be purchased through our various global distributors.
