What is an oral appliance? Do you have one

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11/16/2023 at 1:20 AM

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I was wondering if anyone uses an oral appliance for sleep apnea? From what I understand, its a custom "retainer" of sorts. Did your insurance cover it? Does it help?

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11/17/2023 at 2:51 AM

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Hi @karm!nR

How are you doing today?

Thanks for getting this discussion started. Let me tag few people who may be able to share their experiences with you.

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Have you used an oral appliance? Is it effective for your sleep apnea? Was it expensive? What are your reviews?

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12/19/2023 at 12:38 AM

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Hi and thanks for asking about oral appliances. I don't have 1, yet was tried to be fitted for 1. It's like a Huge retainer. I have mouth guard, as I grind teeth, but appliance didn't seem quite right. A good friend uses 1 & I've gotten her to & from appointments. She swears by it, same way I swear by full spectrum light. I would believe insurance would cover cost of appliance. It is used for health improvement.

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12/18/2023 at 6:47 AM

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no I dont have one

JasonS

12/19/2023 at 12:32 PM

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I have been curious about these as well.

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I just got one last week and according to my Fitbit I'm sleeping much better. I have Medicare and they paid the whole cost. I will have to have another sleep study after I've been wearing it for a while, but it's so much easier than the cpap. I had to have it fitted to me by a dentist that does them. I doubt that insurance would cover any that are not professionally fitted. I do recommend it.

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05/30/2024 at 1:37 PM

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@MrsMaryS Hi Mary would you be able to give me some info regarding this device, what kind the name the brand how much did insurance cover ??

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@nursedds My oral appliance was custom made in a dentist's office. They did a scan of my mouth and made a mold and then made the device. It is made specifically for my mouth. I have Medicare and they covered the whole cost. Dental insurance doesn't cover these devices.

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@nursedds . I'd recommend Googling oral appliance, sleep apnea. Really are like Big mouth guards. Wish u well.

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Just wanted to post an update. When I did a sleep study last Sept, my sleep score was 19.1. I got an oral appliance and had to have another sleep study done. My new score was 4.9. The oral appliance does work. I do have just a bit of difference in my bite. But, it's not enough to cause my any trouble.

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I was wondering if anyone has any info on the dental appliance for sleep apnea because I can’t use the sleep apnea machine too restrictive for me , Thanks in advance for any advice you may have ??

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