If you suffer from sleep apnea and you have not sought out help from a dentist that specializes in sleep apnea dentistry in Elk Grove Village you are missing a key component of your treatment options. Most people that suffer with sleep apnea do not seek the help of their dentist because they are not aware that a dentist can help by providing devices that can reduce sleep apnea.
Your Doctor
The first place to go if you suspect that you have sleep apnea is to see your MD. Your primary care provider will be able to set up testing to confirm the diagnosis and you will be able to start different treatment options. Your primary care provider has to be consulted so that your dentist can treat the condition as well and your insurance will cover it.
The Dentist
If you have sleep apnea and you have never heard of a dentist providing you with devices to keep it at bay it is not really a surprise. There are only some dentists that have the training to help you with this condition. Typically, a dentist that can help will:
* Talk to you about your condition
* Talk to you about how to use the device
* Follow up with a care plan
The dentist will want to know more about your condition so that they can base a treatment plan on the information that you share. They will fit you for a device and then talk to you about how the device can help. A follow up appointment will be made to check on how you are doing and if you are making any progress.
Get Help
Sleep apnea can be a serious sleep disrupting condition. Getting all the help you can to overcome it is important. Dr. Homann at Brian Homann, DDS can help! Follow us on facebook.
