If you have any questions or concerns about your situation or treatments, the quickest way to get the answers you need is by calling our office. One of our team members will be able to help you and provide the resources you require on time. That said, we know that some people may have a busier schedule throughout the day or simply want to research on their own. To help with this effort, we’ve taken the time to compile a list of some of our commonly asked questions from our patients in Scottsdale! Keep reading to learn more or
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to schedule an appointment.
How Do I Find the Best Place for Sleep Dentistry?
You’ll need to first define what is most important for you. This can be a combination of various factors, such as hours of operation, location, credentials, insurance/fees, and safety. Secondly, you’ll want an idea of the type of service you’re interested in, such as if you’d like a custom oral appliance as an alternative treatment to a CPAP machine. Of course, you should take the time to get a feel for the practice and how your team treats their patients. The good news is that our friendly staff wants to understand your situation and will do everything they can to provide the care you deserve. Be sure to check out the team and doctor bios on the practice’s website to learn about their credentials.
What Level of Education is Required to Be a Sleep Apnea Dentist?
Dentists working in the United States can only practice dentistry if they’ve earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or a Doctor of Dental Sciences (DDS), which can only be earned by studying at one of 67 accredited dental schools. They first have to get a bachelor's degree, typically with high grades in a major involving math and science. The dental program typically takes three years of classroom and hands-on experience. Every dentist must also complete continuing education hours to retain their dentistry license. For sleep dentists, many of them undergo advanced training through memberships in professional sleep organizations, including the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Board for Dental Sleep Medicine.
What Do You Do If You Can’t Afford a Sleep Apnea Dentist?
Just because you aren’t able to pay the sum of your treatment by yourself doesn’t mean you’ll be completely left on your own. Patients who have medical insurance can try maximizing their benefits to afford the services they need to get better rest. If you have insurance, don’t hesitate to consult your provider or our expert team so we can walk you through your policy and see how to make the most of your plan. Those who don’t have a policy can look into alternative financing through third-party financiers, such as CareCredit, which can help split the overall price of treatment into monthly, low-to-no-interest payments. Try to also check in with your healthcare provider to ask about Medicare benefits and if you’re eligible for them.
How Can I Find a Female Sleep Apnea Dentist?
Nearly a third of all dentists in the United States and more than half of all dental students are female. If you’re interested in finding a female sleep apnea dentist, simply search for
female sleep apnea dentist near me
on Google! Not only should this be the first place to start, but Google will also offer incredibly accurate results to best help you. Once you’ve found a practice you’re interested in, feel free to check out the “Meet the Doctors” part of their website to learn about your dentist.