Over 90% of the patients will adapt to the appliance within the first 2-4 weeks. It is not uncommon to take several days to get used to having a device in your mouth while sleeping.  Patients who have worn orthodontic retainers or appliances for bruxism tend to adapt easier to Oral Appliance Therapy.

Most soreness in the gums or teeth resolves within 1-2 weeks. When soreness persists beyond this time, Dr Sall can easily adjust the appliance to make it more comfortable.

All Patients with moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea are required to have a follow up sleep study while using the appliance to confirm the effectiveness of the device. The sleep study may be done in the patient’s home or in an accredited sleep lab depending on the patient’s preference, health history, and insurance requirements. [...]

Since medical insurance plans vary widely, we work with all our patients to obtain maximum reimbursement allowed by their plans. After the initial consultation with Dr Sall, our office will contact your medical insurance carrier to obtain authorization and explanation of your benefits for your treatment. We make every effort to make the patient understand [...]

If Oral Appliance Therapy is a covered benefit under your plan then you will have coverage but if you have not reached your maximum out of pocket expenses then you may be responsible for the entire cost of treatment. Since medical insurance plans are constantly changing and evolving, we will have to contact your insurance [...]

Oral Appliance Therapy is covered by medical insurance because OSA is a medical condition and not a dental condition. Dr Sall is a licensed physician and dentist in New York State and is board certified in sleep medicine. Our office will bill your medical insurance carrier directly and does not bill dental insurance carriers.