Dental Sleep Medicine of Vancouver

Before any sleep apnea procedure takes place, it’s important that you or a loved one see a qualified sleep specialist for testing. This could include an overnight study or different daytime studies to monitor how much you sleep, the quality of sleep, and levels of tiredness when awake. Once diagnosed with sleep apnea, make sure to visit Dental Sleep Medicine of Vancouver to get fitted for your sleep apnea device.

Maybe. We have developed a STOP BANG questionnaire to help us determine if sleep apnea could be a cause of tiredness. These questions concern age, body mass index, other health issues, and if you’ve been observed struggling with sleep. Visit https://tmjandapneaclinic.com/sleep-apnea-screening/ to see how you score.

There is no one-size-fits-all appliance for sleep apnea or snoring solutions. Our specially trained sleep apnea dentist determines the best individualized oral appliance for each person. Treatment methods are based on the patient’s sleep apnea symptoms as well as the condition of the patient’s teeth, jawline, tongue size, gums, bite configuration, and any cosmetic dental work. (taken from site)

Without knowing your specific plan, we can’t know for certain. However, sleep apnea procedures are usually covered by health insurance, especially if health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart murmurs are present or if you’ve suffered a stroke. Another thing to consider is what has to happen before the procedure can be approved or how much of the procedure is covered by your particular plan. Give us a call and we can tell you what questions to ask your provider.

CPAP machines operate by delivering a steady current of air through the mouth and nose. This is usually done with a mask of some sort or nosepiece. Common complaints are the mask coming off during the night, how loud they can be, and mouth dryness. Our devices are made to support the jaw and fit inside the mouth like a mouthguard to keep airways open. No need to plug-in, add batteries, or anything else - which means you won’t disrupt anyone else sleeping in the same room.