I still often hear incorrect information from dentists AND physicians regarding this common question years after oral devices have not only existed but have been recognized by many medical insurance companies. Dental oral devices that treat apnea are covered by most medical insurance companies, especially if CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy would have been
Oral appliance therapy involves treating snoring and apnea with small custom devices that are worn in the mouth similar to sports mouth guards or orthodontic retainers. These devices are fabricated through a process guided by a sleep apnea trained dentist. Custom oral devices work by repositioning the lower jaw and or tongue helping prevent muscles
Once you have been medically evaluated and apnea has been ruled but you are still snoring, now what? Professional oral appliances remain one of the best non-invasive treatment options for snoring individuals that have been verified to be apnea-free. However, when apnea is absent, these oral devices are rarely covered by medical insurances. On occasion,
Snoring is caused by the vibration of soft tissue in a narrowed upper airway when breathing occurs. In general, as patients age, snoring levels increase. Tissue changes not only occur externally as we age but internally as well throughout the airway passage. Both men and women snore. In younger groups, it is more common for
Last updated August 29, 2018 Oral devices/retainers are often prescribed by trained sleep physicians for snoring, as well as for a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea, often characterized by snoring symptoms. But there are large differences between professional oral devices and over-the-counter(OTC) or internet-based/ mail order anti-snoring mouth devices. Several years ago I interviewed
Since snoring is the main symptom of obstructive sleep apnea, a potentially serious sleep disorder, a medical evaluation is advised to determine whether the person snoring has apnea events in addition to snoring. Knowing where to start to get help with your snoring dilemmas can be a daunting task. In the last several years there
There are several reasons why a physician or medical professional may prescribe a sleep test for you. Most common reasons may include one or more of the following: Snoring regularly Witnessed gasping or choking sounds Tossing and turning during sleep Unexplained daytime fatigue or sleepiness Morning headaches Difficulty concentrating or focusing Change in personality, often
Chronic, habitual snoring may be a nuisance, but it happens to be one of the most common symptoms of a medical condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). If left untreated OSA can lead to serious medical conditions, decreased quality of life, and even a shortened life. Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which a
I’m Dr. Lydia Sosenko, a dentist who dove into the world of snoring and apnea treatment back in 1996 and never looked back. It all began with helping an apnea patient that could not tolerate his CPAP, and his wife, that could not tolerate his snoring, resolve both of their problems. I was hooked upon
To help patients and the medical community embrace oral appliance therapy as a treatment option for snoring and apnea, I’ll be sharing some typical patient outcomes. For frequent travel needs, apnea patients will find snoring-apnea oral devices a joy, compared with CPAP devices. This month’s case highlights A 52-year-old gentleman with average height and weight
