FAQs

TAP oral appliance therapy keeps the airway open by protruding the mandible, reducing obstructions, snoring, and apnea events, leading to better sleep quality and health.

A comprehensive product suite (including myTAP for same-day trial, customTAP for personalized fit, and hybrid PAP options) designed to treat sleep related breathing disorders.

It’s typically recommended for mild to moderate OSA, snoring without apnea, or patients who cannot tolerate CPAP. It can sometimes help severe cases, but effectiveness varies by individual anatomy and severity.

TAP is smaller, portable, silent, no hoses/electricity, easier to travel with, and often more comfortable/tolerable long-term, with high patient preference and compliance.

CPAP is often more effective for severe OSA, but OAT is a strong alternative for mild/moderate cases, with higher compliance due to comfort/portability. Success rates depend on proper fit and patient adherence.

Primarily for mild/moderate, but sometimes considered for severe cases (especially CPAP-intolerant patients).

Yes, in many cases (including Medicare) for diagnosed OSA when prescribed by a qualified provider.

Fees can vary depending on your prescribing doctor, but medical insurance covers the cost of Oral Appliance Therapy, including home sleep tests. Contact your doctor for more information on pricing.

As a trusted, veteran-owned brand for over 30 years, TAP is proud to support our veterans by partnering with all branches of the military. The VA and DoD 2025 clinical guidelines recognize custom-fit oral appliance therapy (OAT)—specifically mandibular advancement devices—as a valid, effective first-line treatment for patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Medicare does cover Oral Appliance Therapy. All custom TAP devices are PDAC (Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding) contractor-verified for Medicare reimbursement: Code E0486.

Requires diagnosis via sleep study (in-lab or home), then fitting by a qualified dentist (ideally board-certified in dental sleep medicine).

The myTAP (our trial device) can be ordered online with a prescription. You must visit a dentist to get fit for a custom TAP device.

Most patients adapt within days to weeks. Initial discomfort (e.g., jaw pain) often resolves; the device is portable, silent, and less intrusive than CPAP.

Common temporary issues include jaw/muscle soreness, dry mouth, excessive salivation, bite changes, or TMJ discomfort. Long-term use may cause minor tooth movement or bite shifts; these are usually manageable with adjustments or morning exercises.

Through follow-up sleep studies, symptom reduction (less snoring, better energy), and patient feedback; TAP’s adjustability allows fine-tuning.

Typically 3–5+ years with proper care, though adjustments or replacements may be needed.