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Refer a Patient for Sleep Apnea, Snoring & TMJ Care
Custom oral appliance therapy, a proven CPAP alternative for obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, and TMJ/TMD.
Which Patients Should You Refer for Oral Appliance Therapy?
Refer if your patient fits any of these profiles:
- CPAP-intolerant patients — Mask discomfort, leaks, or a device that just sits unused.
- Mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) — AHI 5–29.9, the strongest candidates for a custom oral appliance. Severe cases who fail CPAP may also qualify.
- Chronic snorers — Even without a diagnosed sleep breathing disorder.
- TMJ/TMD pain, jaw clicking, or bruxism — Teeth grinding and jaw dysfunction.
- Not sure? Refer for a sleep apnea test or TMJ evaluation — no downside for the patient.
Oral Appliance Therapy Referral FAQs
- What AHI qualifies a patient for oral appliance therapy? Mild (5–14.9) to moderate (15–29.9) OSA are the strongest candidates. Severe OSA (30+) may still qualify if the patient is CPAP-intolerant.
- Is oral appliance therapy covered by insurance? Yes. It's billed through medical insurance as durable medical equipment (DME), not dental insurance. We handle verification and billing.
- What should I send with a sleep apnea or TMJ referral? A copy of the sleep study (if available) and relevant clinical notes. No study yet? We can help coordinate one.
- How fast can a referred patient be seen? — Typically within 1-2 weeks. Please call our office for current availability.