Dental sleep medicine focuses on diagnosing and treating sleep-disordered breathing, including snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, with custom oral appliances. Working alongside a sleep physician, a trained dentist provides a comfortable, non-invasive alternative to CPAP therapy.
Northwest Dental offers screening, take-home sleep studies, and custom oral appliance therapy for patients in Omaha, NE. Expect a thorough evaluation, coordinated care with your physician, and clear guidance through every step of treatment.
Oral appliance therapy for diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea is generally covered under medical insurance, not dental insurance, and is typically billed as Durable Medical Equipment (DME). Coverage usually requires a sleep study, a physician’s diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, and a prescription for the appliance. Medicare also provides coverage for custom oral appliances when criteria are met.
Our team can help you understand what your medical insurance is likely to cover and provide the documentation you need for reimbursement. For out-of-pocket costs, we also offer flexible financing options
Treatment is tailored to your diagnosis, symptoms, and lifestyle. Whether you are exploring options for the first time or looking for an alternative to CPAP, our team helps you find a path that fits.
Primary snoring: or patients without sleep apnea, a custom oral appliance reduces airway vibration and restores quieter sleep without affecting your partner’s rest.
Mild to moderate sleep apnea: Oral appliance therapy is often a first-line treatment, recommended in joint clinical guidelines from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Severe sleep apnea: CPAP is typically the first recommendation, but oral appliance therapy is a clinically supported alternative for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP.
Ongoing CPAP users: For patients who travel often or struggle with CPAP comfort, a custom appliance can serve as a portable, low-profile backup or replacement when coordinated with a sleep physician.
Yes. Oral appliance therapy is prescribed for diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea or primary snoring. We coordinate a take-home sleep study and physician review to obtain a formal diagnosis.
A CPAP uses pressurized air through a mask to keep the airway open. An oral appliance is a custom mouthpiece that holds the lower jaw slightly forward to do the same thing, without a mask, hose, or machine.
Oral appliance therapy for diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea is typically covered under medical insurance, not dental insurance, and billed as Durable Medical Equipment. Coverage usually requires a sleep study and a physician’s prescription. We can help you understand your coverage and provide documentation for reimbursement.
With proper care, most custom oral appliances last three to five years. We review cleaning and storage at delivery and check the fit at each follow-up.
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