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...

choosing a dentist

Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea can be serious medical problems. Improperly treated obstructive sleep apnea can increase the risk for heart attack, stroke, diabetes and other serious illnesses. Choosing a sleep-disorders dentist who is qualified to work with your physician is essential to your health or the health of a loved one.

The dentist you choose to treat your problem with sleep disordered breathing must be properly educated and with adequate experience. Legally, any dentist can treat snoring and/or sleep apnea with an oral appliance, however, that does not mean that every dentist has the necessary experience and training to provide proper therapy. Because no special qualifications are required it is your responsibility to choose your dentist wisely and, If possible, work with a dentist that is board certified by the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.

A qualified sleep-disorders dentist should have:

Appropriate knowledge of sleep medicine
Adequate training in oral appliance therapy
Years of experience with many different appliance types
Solid relationships with local sleep labs and sleep physicians
Current knowledge of emerging trends
Ability to derive maximum insurance benefits for you
A team approach with other professionals
A proven follow-up system to ensure healthy results long-term
In-depth knowledge of oral appliance research

Dr. Rogers is one of the few dentists in the United States who can meet these qualifications. More about Dr. Rogers...

our patients are talking...

“After the age of 40, I developed a significant snoring and sleep apnea problem. The snoring almost drove my wife out of our bed, but the apnea kept her there because she feared I might have a life-threatening incident some night. As a result of my condition, I often felt sleepy during the day and was less productive at work than I had ever been.

My wife and I were so concerned that I had nasal and throat surgery to open my airway. It didn’t work. My snoring and sleep apnea returned in a matter of weeks. I initially went to Dr. Rogers for an oral appliance, which dramatically improved both of my sleep disorders and relived much of my daytime fatigue for several years.

I had resisted trying CPAP because the machine seemed cumbersome and uncomfortable. But Dr. Rogers introduced me to the latest CPAP technology, and in the last year, with the use of a CPAP that was held in place with an oral splint (no straps or head gear!), my snoring and sleep apnea have disappeared completely. The CPAP/oral appliance combination is comfortable and easy to use. I even read with it on almost every night. I sleep soundly and deeply. I wake up feeling rested, and I no longer get fatigued during the day.

Throughout the process of using both the oral appliance and the CPAP, Dr. Rogers was extremely knowledgeable, thorough, careful, considerate and completely professional. He explained everything he was doing every step of the way, and he always made sure I was comfortable with what he was doing. I unequivocally recommend him for any person living with a sleep disorder.”

James C. Rogal, President, Century Communications
Pittsburgh, PA