Sleep Apnea & Airway Dentistry
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Are you tired of your CPAP? Is snoring keeping you or your partner up at night? Enjoy better sleep and improved energy levels with our non-invasive, custom Sleep Apnea Oral Device!
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Who Qualifies for An Oral Appliance?
While oral appliance therapy is an amazing option for patients who don't enjoy their CPAP, there are still some factors to consider when deciding if an oral device is right for your treatment.
Oral appliances generally work better for individuals diagnosed with MILD to MODERATE sleep apnea who cannot use the CPAP. While CPAP is the most effective option for all sleep apnea cases regardless of severity -- it's common for patients to find difficulty using it every night as instructed, or stop using it completely.
If you're struggling to find comfort with your CPAP or don't use it, our treatment could be a great option for you!
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How Do We Coordinate with Sleep Physicians?
Dentists and doctors band together when it comes to treating sleep apnea. While dentists screen for sleep apnea, we are not the ones to diagnose it.
As sleep apnea is a medical condition, dentists must coordinate with a combination of sleep physicians, ENT specialists and/or primary care doctors for the device we provide to be approved.
As dentists -- If patients show risk for sleep apnea, we will provide a home sleep study to confirm eligibility for either a dental device or CPAP with a sleep physician based on your results.
Sleep physicians recommend dental appliances based your results, patient compliance with CPAP and overall treatment plan. This partnership ensures you receive the best customized option to reduce pauses in breathing during your rest.
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Will Insurance Cover An Oral Appliance?
Most health insurance plans (including Medicare) cover oral appliance therapy after meeting certain conditions. To be eligible for coverage, typical criteria that must be met include:
1. Documented diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea
2. Comprehensive sleep study confirming diagnosis
3. Documented proof of poor CPAP compliance
4. Prescription for oral appliance from a qualified medical professional
Before your visit, we will pre-authorize your coverage for the appliance before moving forward. Both Medicare and private insurances have specific guidelines for coverage and clarifying these beforehand will help you navigate your treatment more effectively.
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How Do Dentists Treat Sleep Apnea & Snoring?
The dental solution to treating obstructive sleep apnea is creating a customized, removable oral appliance instead of the traditional C-PAP, which can often times be too clunky or uncomfortable for patients to use every night as they're meant to.
Oral appliances treat sleep apnea by pulling your jaw or tongue forward while you sleep. The purpose of this much smaller oral device is to keep your airway open through the night to avoid pauses or sudden stops in your breathing. Reduced airflow triggers your brain to wake up just enough to keep breathing, so you will also feel better rested upon waking up.
For trouble with snoring (even without a sleep apnea diagnosis) our providers are capable of removing the Palatal Tissue. The removal of this tissue serves both the purpose of stopping your snoring while also preventing the risk of sleep apnea in the future.
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Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Kamini Patel, DDS.
Sleep Apnea Dentist serving Southwest Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia Area
Dr. Patel's fascination for dentistry surprises us everyday. Her passion to practice knows no bounds as she restlessly pushes her craft to the next level. She graduated with her Bachelor's of Dental Surgery in 1994 from the Ahmedabad Gujarat University (India) and is a certified General Dentist who specializes in treating TMJ and providing comfortable Sleep Apnea Solutions.
Kamini is dedicated to connecting with her patients and strives to create the space for questions and concerns during each visit. With over 20 years of experience practicing general dentistry between California & Pennsylvania, she has excelled in mastering specialized airway-focused treatments that evaluate the structure of the mouth, jaw, and face and it's affect on breathing, sleep quality, and overall health.
Dr. Ashalatha Kancharla, DDS.
Dentist Serving Southwest Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia Area
Dr. Kancharla is the owner of our practice with over 20 years of experience serving the community as a dentist in Southwest Philadelphia.
She graduated with a DDS degree from the prestigious New York College of Dentistry and is a member of good standing in both the American Dental Association and Pennsylvania Dental Association.
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