Calling our team is perhaps the best way to get answers to any of your questions and concerns about sleep apnea and alternative treatment. However, we understand if you prefer to do your research or if your schedule is simply too busy. That’s why we’ve collected a list of frequently asked questions from our patients. Read on to learn a few things that can help you get the treatment you deserve!
How Do I Find the Best Place for Sleep Dentistry?
Firstly, you’ll want to establish exactly what you think is important for you, which can be a culmination of several factors, including location, safety, tidiness, hours of operation, credentials, and insurance/fees. You’ll also want to figure out the kind of treatment you’re looking for, such as if you want alternative solutions to a CPAP device, like a custom oral appliance. Finally, perhaps more importantly, you’ll want to become familiar with your team to see how they interact with their patients. Fortunately, our practice prioritizes your needs and will do everything we can to help you get the best rest possible. You can also read the team and doctor bios on their website for in-depth information on their background and education.
What Do You Do If You Can’t Afford a Sleep Apnea Dentist?
Our team understands that not everyone can pay for sleep apnea treatment out of their pocket without breaking the bank. That’s why, if you have medical insurance, you’ll want to make the most out of your benefits to help you pay for the solutions you need for improved rest. If you have access to a plan, be sure to consult your provider or even speak with our knowledgeable team about your policy so you know how to navigate it efficiently. Even if you aren’t currently insured, we offer plans through a third-party financier named CareCredit. They can help spread out your entire treatment cost into monthly installments, which typically come with little to zero interest! You can also check with your healthcare provider about receiving Medicare benefits.
What Level of Education is Required to Be a Sleep Apnea Dentist?
Any kind of dentist in the United States will need to earn either a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or a Doctor of Dental Sciences (DDS) from one of the 67 prestigious and Accredited dental schools in the country. To get into these universities, they’ll need to receive a bachelor's degree first, including exceptional grades in a major heavy in sciences and math. Dental school is usually 3 years, which includes a combination of hands-on and classroom learning. To keep their license, every dentist is required to complete a certain number of hours of continuing education. For sleep dentistry, some dentists go on to receive advanced training from professional sleep organizations, such as the American Board for Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
How Can I Find a Female Sleep Apnea Dentist?
Roughly 1/3
rd
of all dentists within the United States are female, and more than 50% of every student in dental school is female. If you wish to find a female sleep apnea dentist, Google is the very first place to start your search. Be sure to search for
female sleep apnea dentist near me
and Google should provide you with accurate and reliable results. You can also check the “Meet the Doctors” section of an office’s website to learn all about the background and credentials of the sleep apnea dentists you’re considering.