After multiple concussions, it became a lot harder for me to fall asleep and stay asleep. I discovered in a sleep study that I have a mild case of sleep apnea and started considering solutions. I didn’t want a C-PAP because of movement restriction – the TAPS appliance sounded much better to me. The whole procedure to get the mold of my teeth and bite repositioner was easy, it only took about 30 minutes. Once I got the TAPS appliance, it did take some getting used to. For about the first week and a half my jaw was a little sore and achy when I woke up. Once I adapted to it, I have had no further pain. I’ve had the best sleep since I sustained my TBI. I fall asleep faster and usually only wake up once per night. The quality and length of my uninterrupted sleep has drastically improved.
I wake up feeling well rested and alert. I have much more energy and less severe migraines. I would highly recommend considering a TAPS appliance if you have trouble sleeping. I couldn’t be happier with mine.