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Boca Raton Cosmetic Dentist

No Medicare Coverage For Dental Care - Sleep Apnea Appliances Yes

Thursday, October 02, 2014

Every now and then we get a call from someone who is a Medicare patient, or the caregiver of a Medicare patient asking about dental care. Normal dental care is not a covered service under Medicare. Cleanings, bridges and dentures must all be paid out of pocket or through a separate dental insurance policy.

Our office is a Medicare provider for patients with obstructive sleep apnea that can't use CPAP machines. These patients are treated using an oral appliance that allows them to continue breathing throughout the night and avoid the serious health consequences of untreated sleep apnea.

For patients who have regular Medicare plus a supplemental plan, and who meet the criteria set forth by Medicare, there is usually no out-of-pocket cost. Patients who have Medicare Advantage plans are a little more complicated but many times we can get the insurance company to cover treatment with minimal out of pocket expense to the patient.

If you have sleep apnea, or suspect you have sleep apnea and can't deal with using a CPAP machine - give us a call and find out more about oral appliance therapy! Call us today at 561-394-9000.

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