Sleep Apnea Treatment in Ormond Beach, FL

Snoring affects millions of people of all ages, both male and female. Oral appliance therapy is the most common treatment for the most severe snoring problems. Treatment procedures range from changing your sleep patterns to utilizing orthodontic-related appliances that help open the airways during sleep. If you believe you might benefit from sleep apnea treatment in Ormond Beach, contact our dental office to schedule an appointment today.

Sleep apnea occurs when you cease breathing for 10 seconds or more as a result of a blocked airway. This often results in a person waking up gasping or choking for air and can happen once or hundreds of times each night. This dangerous cycle can lead to a heart attack or stroke if left untreated.

Sleep apnea happens when an airway becomes blocked. When a person snores, the soft tissues and throat collapse, partially blocking the airway. While chronic snoring is one of the leading symptoms of sleep apnea, it doesn’t always mean that if you snore, you have sleep apnea. Snoring is often associated with people who may be obese or overweight, which can also contribute to an increased chance of developing sleep apnea.

Snoring is caused by vibrations of the soft and/or hard tissue palates because of increasingly narrow air passages. Common causes include smoking, alcohol, health problems, obesity, obstructed nasal passages, poor muscle tone of the tongue, daytime fatigue, sleep apnea, hypothyroidism, and allergies.

Our doctor can evaluate you to determine if a snoring appliance is the best solution for your snoring. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.

Many dentists and doctors have spent years treating patients suffering from sleep apnea with a CPAP machine. Although effective and beneficial, it is often difficult to use, maneuver, and uncomfortable to wear.

An alternative method that is much less invasive and more user-friendly is oral appliance therapy. These small, compact, and portable devices are easy to wear. Designed to look like a mouthguard, you simply slip it into your mouth before you go to sleep. Customized to fit your mouth, they shift your jaw forward to keep your airway open while you sleep.

The cost of sleep apnea treatment can vary from case to case. When you visit us, we will discuss the details of your treatment plan and provide financial information. Our team will be happy to help you file claims with your medical insurance and assist you as you apply for financing if necessary.

Does Dental Insurance Cover the Cost of Sleep Apnea Treatment?

Because sleep apnea is a systemic condition, you should not expect dental insurance to cover your treatment. Medical insurance is much more likely to apply.

Factors That Affect the Cost of Sleep Apnea Treatment

The biggest factors are insurance coverage and the type of treatment you need. CPAP therapy and custom oral appliance therapy have different price points.

Making Sleep Apnea Treatment More Affordable

Outside of insurance, low-interest financing through CareCredit or Wells Fargo may be available. Our team can help with the quick and easy application process.