ORAL APPLIANCE THERAPY FOR SNORING, SLEEP APNEA & CPAP PROBLEMS

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August, 2008
Office News - Insurance Coverage

Most insurance companies will cover a large percentage of the cost of oral appliance therapy if the therapy is performed by a properly trained and qualified dentist.

Dr. Rogers has the training and experience necessary to maximize your insurance benefits. Out of pocket expenses may vary depending upon your policy deductible and co-payment percentage.

Dr. Rogers is now in-network with Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield and UPMC Health Plan.

What about the oral appliances I see sold over the Internet and on TV? See FAQ's...

articles by dr. rogers

Oral Appliance Therapy for the Management of Sleep Disordered Breathing: An Overview - Sleep and Breathing, Vol. 4, No. 2, 2000
Review of Oral Appliance Therapy - Sleep Review, Sept. 2000
Dental Sleep Medicine: Coming of Age - General Dentistry, August 2001
Word of Mouth - Sleep Review,May/June 2006
Sleep, Breathing and Orthodontics - Orthodontic Products Online, Aug. 2006
Practice Parameters for the Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Oral Appliances: An Update for 2005- Sleep, VOl. 29, No. 2, 2006. 240-243
Sleep-Related Obstructive Respiratory Disturbances in Childhood

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sleep news

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:06:28 -0400

Rising Tide of Obesity in America Continues Unabated

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Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:47:32 -0400

Tired All the Time? It May be Sleep Apnea

Repetitive blockages of the airway, called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), can reduce airflow or cause breathing to stop. When this happens, frequent brief awakenings can leave a person feeling excessively sleepy during the day, even though they believe they have had a full night's sleep....Continue

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:43:36 -0400

Sleep Apnea Warning Signs

Sleep apnea is a disorder affecting about 18 million Americans that has the potential for serious, and even fatal complications. Persons with sleep apnea actually stop breathing for brief periods of time (usually 10-20 seconds) while asleep. ...Continue