Coverage depends on your specific insurance plan and whether a formal sleep apnea diagnosis has been established through a sleep study. Many medical insurance plans cover oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) when a physician-ordered diagnosis is on file, while dental plans typically do not cover sleep apnea treatment directly. The Village Periodontics team reviews your benefits before any treatment begins so you know exactly what your plan covers and what your out-of-pocket cost will be before anything is scheduled.

A formal sleep study, either conducted at a sleep lab or through a home sleep test ordered by a physician, is typically required to establish an official diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea before treatment begins. Dr. Moore coordinates with sleep physicians when a referral for testing is the right next step and uses the diagnostic results to determine whether the Vivos Method is appropriate for your specific airway anatomy. Patients who already have a prior sleep study on file can bring those results to their first appointment at Village Periodontics.

The Vivos Method is designed for adults with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, and candidacy is determined by your airway anatomy, jaw structure, and the severity of your diagnosis. Not every patient is an immediate candidate for oral appliance therapy, but most people who come in for an evaluation leave with a clear understanding of their options and a path forward. Dr. Moore evaluates your specific anatomy and sleep apnea severity at your first appointment and gives you an honest answer about whether the Vivos Method is the right fit before recommending any treatment.

Obstructive sleep apnea does not resolve on its own and tends to worsen over time, compounding its effects on your health the longer it goes without treatment. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute both document the long-term risks of untreated OSA, which include high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and increased accident risk from chronic daytime drowsiness. Getting evaluated sooner gives you more and better options for treatment before the health consequences compound, and Dr. Moore will tell you exactly where your sleep apnea stands after your first appointment.