ORAL APPLIANCES FOR SLEEP APNEA AND SNORING

About Our Sleep Program

Please note that patients need a recent sleep study to be evaluated for oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea and snoring; please contact us if you need help getting a sleep study. ​

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Dr. Buchanan is a TMJ and orofacial pain specialist who will work with you to ensure your jaw remains healthy while using a mandibular stabilization appliance.  She will review your sleep study with you, show you samples of the most current appliances,  and discuss your sleep history and treatments for sleep-disordered breathing.  She will examine your mouth and jaw to determine if you are a candidate for oral appliance therapy.  
 

The program includes the custom-fabricated appliance, digital impressions, a 50-minute delivery appointment, multiple 30-minute follow-up visits, and a home sleep titration test.  Fabrication of the appliance takes about 3-6 weeks. Once the appliance effectively treats your sleep apnea, you will return to your sleep medicine specialist for evaluation.  Yearly follow-up appointments are recommended to ensure the appliance is still working and your jaw is healthy.

INSURANCE COVERAGE:

We are not contracted with insurance companies and will assist with insurance reimbursement. You will be provided with an estimate of your out-of-pocket cost. Payment plans are available. Medical insurance procedure code is E0486.  Medicare and Kaiser will not reimburse. 
 

Please contact our office for pricing and more information, including how to get a sleep study:
 415-460-1601 x 2 or fill out the form below: