Sleep apnea is the cessation of breathing for ten or more seconds at a time during sleep, and while anyone can suffer from this sleep disorder, it is more common for patients over the age of 60. That means it’s very important that your treatment option is covered by Medicare. If you are one of the thousands of US adults over 60 with sleep apnea, oral appliance therapy may be a great option for you, and most dental sleep medicine is covered by Medicare and other insurance providers.
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Medicare & Dental Sleep Medicine
November 29, 2017
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4 Things Parents Need to Know About Childhood Sleep Apnea
October 8, 2017
Sleep apnea is the cessation of breathing for ten or more seconds at a time during sleep, and while most patients are only diagnosed with this sleep disorders as adults, children are actually prone to this condition as well. According to the results of the Tucson Children’s Assessment of Sleep Apnea (TuCASA), many young people suffer from undiagnosed sleep apnea. Even more alarming, many of these children, below the age of five, have behavioral, cognitive, and developmental concerns associated with sleep apnea.
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Can I Use an Oral Appliance Instead of CPAP?
August 15, 2017
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, you may be worried that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the only treatment option you have. These systems are effective, but many patients struggle to adjust to the sounds or sensations caused by their CPAP systems. A dentist can provide a viable alternative treatment option. Oral appliance therapy keeps the airway clear using just a small, portable, comfortable mouthguard rather than large facial masks and noisy air pumps. They’re not effective in treating all cases of sleep apnea. Sufferers of central sleep apnea, which occurs when the brain fails to trigger the body to inhale during sleep, will not receive adequate relief from sleep apnea therapy using oral appliances. Additionally, those who have severe obstructive sleep apnea may be better served by using a CPAP system or combined oral appliance and CPAP therapy. For patients with mild to moderate apnea, oral appliances may be a great option.
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Looking for a CPAP Alternative? Read This.
April 22, 2016
We know why you’re ready for a CPAP alternative. The machine is bulky, hard to travel with and incredibly noisy. If you’ve tried using the CPAP to move beyond the symptoms of your sleep apnea but haven’t had any success, it’s time for you to learn about oral appliance therapy. Small, portable and silent, this option has helped numerous patients just like you find the relief they need at long last. Keep reading to learn more from Dr. Pamela West at iSleep Solutions!
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