SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT

Better sleep begins with the right support.

For patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, a custom oral appliance may be part of a comfortable, effective treatment plan. PureCare Dental works alongside your sleep physician to help you explore whether this option is right for you.

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SLEEP HEALTH MATTERS

Sleep apnea is more than snoring.

Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing repeatedly becomes restricted or stops during sleep. It can affect sleep quality, daytime energy, and overall health, which is why appropriate medical evaluation is important.

If you snore, wake up gasping or short of breath, feel unusually tired during the day, or have been told that your breathing pauses while you sleep, talk with a physician or qualified sleep provider about whether a sleep evaluation is appropriate.

SIGNS WORTH DISCUSSING

When a sleep evaluation may be a good next step.

These signs do not diagnose sleep apnea on their own, but they are worth discussing with a physician or sleep specialist.

Loud or frequent snoring

Snoring can have many causes, but persistent or disruptive snoring is a reason to ask about sleep health.

Gasping, choking, or breathing pauses

Waking up short of breath, or having someone observe pauses in breathing, should be discussed with a qualified provider.

Daytime tiredness

Ongoing fatigue, sleepiness, or difficulty staying alert can be signs that sleep is not as restorative as it should be.

Difficulty tolerating CPAP

If you have already been diagnosed and struggle with a CPAP device, ask your sleep physician whether oral appliance therapy may be appropriate.

HOW TREATMENT BEGINS

A coordinated path from diagnosis to care.

Sleep apnea treatment begins with the right diagnosis. If an oral appliance is part of your care plan, we work in coordination with your medical sleep provider.

STEP 1

Sleep evaluation

Talk with a physician or qualified sleep provider about symptoms and whether a formal sleep evaluation is appropriate.

STEP 2

Sleep study and diagnosis

A licensed sleep clinic conducts a sleep study and provides the medical report needed to identify the condition and guide treatment recommendations.

STEP 3

Dental consultation

If oral appliance therapy is recommended, we evaluate your teeth, gums, bite, and oral health to determine whether a custom appliance may be appropriate.

STEP 4

Custom appliance and follow-up

Your appliance is made to fit your teeth and treatment needs. We work with your care team as needed and provide guidance on use and follow-up.

ORAL APPLIANCE THERAPY

A custom-fit option for appropriate patients.

An oral sleep appliance is custom made to fit over the upper and lower teeth, similar in appearance to a nightguard. For appropriate patients, the appliance is designed to position the lower jaw forward in a way that helps keep the airway more open during sleep.

Oral appliance therapy is not right for every patient or every type of sleep apnea. Your sleep physician and dental team will help determine whether this approach is appropriate as part of your treatment plan.

Custom Oral Appliances

Designed around:

Your teeth and bite
Your sleep diagnosis
Your physician’s recommendation
Your comfort and ongoing follow-up

Watch: How an oral sleep appliance works.

This video shows how a Herbst-style appliance is designed to support the lower jaw during sleep. Treatment recommendations and appliance designs vary by patient.

An oral appliance is made only after a formal sleep study and medical diagnosis, and it is recommended only when appropriate for the patient’s treatment plan.

INSURANCE COORDINATION

Help navigating the practical details.

After a sleep study and physician recommendation, our team can review the next steps for obtaining an oral appliance and help with insurance preauthorization when applicable.

*At this time, PureCare Dental is not able to bill Medicare directly for sleep appliances. Please call us to discuss available private-pay options.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

A formal sleep study and diagnosis are required before an oral appliance is made.

Insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan.

Call 541-647-5555 to discuss next steps.

SLEEP APNEA QUESTIONS

Helpful information before you begin.

Sleep apnea treatment involves both medical and dental care. These answers provide general guidance; your physician and dental team can discuss what applies to you.

A dentist can recognize signs that may suggest a sleep-related breathing concern and can provide oral appliance therapy when appropriate. A medical diagnosis of sleep apnea requires evaluation by a qualified physician or sleep provider, typically supported by a formal sleep study.

Yes. A formal sleep study performed through a licensed sleep clinic or qualified provider is needed before an oral sleep appliance is made. The resulting medical report helps guide treatment recommendations.

It depends on your diagnosis and treatment plan. CPAP is commonly used for obstructive sleep apnea, and oral appliance therapy may be appropriate for some patients, including certain patients who cannot tolerate CPAP. Your sleep physician will help determine the approach that is appropriate for you.

An oral appliance is custom made to fit over your teeth. Most patients need an adjustment period while they become accustomed to wearing it. We will provide instructions for use, care, and follow-up, and can address comfort concerns as they arise.

Coverage depends on your medical insurance plan, diagnosis, provider requirements, and available benefits. After the required sleep evaluation and documentation are complete, our team can help review preauthorization steps when applicable.

If you have symptoms or concerns, begin by speaking with a physician or sleep provider about a sleep evaluation. If you already have a sleep-apnea diagnosis and want to discuss oral appliance therapy, call PureCare Dental at 541-647-5555.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

Talk with our team about sleep apnea treatment.

If you have a sleep-apnea diagnosis or are exploring whether oral appliance therapy may be appropriate, call PureCare Dental to discuss your next step.

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