Oral Appliance Therapy
We treat sleep apnea with an FDA approved oral appliance customized to fit each patient.
The device works by positioning the lower jaw forward during sleep, keeping the airway open. Each device fits in the palm of your hand, requires no electricity, wires or tubes and is easily packed into luggage for travel.
Treatment:
Screening and home sleep test schedule on first visit
Home sleep test results are reviewed by a board-certified sleep physician who makes a diagnosis and therapy suggestion
Delivery of custom-made oral appliance
Easy follow-up maintenance once or twice a year
Not every person qualifies for Oral Appliance Therapy. That is why the decision must be made with a qualified physician, who reviews the home sleep test and makes a diagnosis. Do not mistake OAT with a drugstore snoreguard, which is not FDA cleared for treating OSA. Attempting to treat OSA with an unapproved device and not under the care of a trained professional could exacerbate the condition leading to potentially serious complications.
OSA is a medical condition, which means that it is covered under medical insurance, not dental insurance even though treatment is delivered by a dentist. As a courtesy, we will verify and file your claim with your medical insurance carrier; however, verification is only an explanation of benefits based upon information that we received from your insurance carrier. It is not a guarantee of payment. Please contact your insurance carrier directly to confirm your individual benefits for Oral Appliance Therapy.
Are you a candidate for Oral Appliance Therapy?
Oral Appliance Therapy is an FDA approved treatment for mild to moderate OSA and for patients who are CPAP-intolerant or non-compliant. Results from Home Sleep Testing are reviewed by board-certified Sleep Physicians who are available to consult with patients about treatment options.
How it works:
Schedule a screening at our office by filling out the form on the right
If the screening indicates you are at risk for OSA, we will arrange a Home Sleep Test
Sleep in your own bed while the device monitors your sleep
Results from the test are downloaded and sent to a board-certified Sleep Physician for review and diagnosis
If the physician recommends Oral Appliance Therapy, we will take impressions of your teeth and create a custom device for you
After the device is made, it may require adjustments to ensure optimal airflow
A follow up home sleep test is used to verify the device is working as intended
OSA is a medical condition, which means that it is covered under medical insurance, not dental insurance even though treatment is delivered by a dentist. As a courtesy, we will verify and file your claim with your medical insurance carrier; however, verification is only an explanation of benefits based upon information that we received from your insurance carrier. It is not a guarantee of payment. Please contact your insurance carrier directly to confirm your individual benefits for Oral Appliance Therapy.