Plaza Dental Sleep Medicine

Plaza Dental Sleep Medicine Sleep apnea is a serious condition that causes a person to stop breathing during sleep. If you have b WHAT IS AN ORAL APPLIANCE? HOW DOES AN ORAL APPLIANCE WORK?

We are proud to say that Dr. Walt Pfitzinger, D.D.S, M.S., Diplomate American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, is a member in good standing with the following:

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
Missouri Dental Association

Dr. Pfitzinger has been providing care in medical dentistry for almost a decade and takes great pride and care in choosing the most durable and top of the line products for his patients, to the point of demoing them himself. He provides continuous individualized care for his patients, following their treatment and progress very closely to ensure the best results possible. An oral appliance is a device that is worn in the mouth that helps to improve sleep quality by controlling sleep apnea as well as snoring. The oral appliance gently positions the lower jaw and tongue slightly forward from the normal position. This opens space in the back of the throat and reduces tissue obstruction, helping to keep the patient's airway open and clear during sleep. HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED AN ORAL APPLIANCE? An oral appliance can be recommended to treat snoring, or as an option for patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. It may also be an elective alternative for patients who cannot use or refuse to use CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) equipment. IS ORAL APPLIANCE THERAPY CONSIDERED A MEDICAL SERVICE? Yes it is. The U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) has classified oral appliances as Class II medical devices and most insurance companies include coverage for this therapy under their medical plans. Also, criteria developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) define obstructive sleep apnea as a medical condition that can be treated by dental professionals who had advanced training in dental sleep medicine. Patients are referred to this treatment by their physicians only after a sleep study establishes a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. WHO CAN PROVIDE THIS SERVICE? Dentists who have obtained advanced training in the field of dental sleep medicine are recommended for fitting oral appliances. At our office, we work together with your physician to provide oral appliance therapy for sleep disordered breathing. WILL MY INSURANCE COVER THE PROCEDURE? In most cases the answer is yes. All insurance is considered for possible participation. Plaza Dental Group has contracts with most medical insurance companies and we are even able to provide care for Medicare and Tricare patients. Our office with pre-authorize the treatment that is determined the best for you. Your insurance will be addressed with you directly prior to moving forward with therapy. All findings will be reviewed with your referring physician to ensure that the treatment is in line with your overall health plan. Any other questions regarding insurance coverage, the procedure, or other general questions can be addressed by
calling (573) 817- 2222 ext: 2125,
texting (573) 817- 2222, or
emailing the office at mgoade@toothemail.com

09/16/2021
For those who have Obstructive Sleep Apnea and are unable to tolerate a CPAP/BIPAP machine there are other options. Some...
07/21/2021

For those who have Obstructive Sleep Apnea and are unable to tolerate a CPAP/BIPAP machine there are other options. Some of these options are surprisingly small, non-invasive, and easy to clean (some only require mild handsoap and a brush!). Call or message our office to see if you are a candidate for an oral appliance!

Real results of real patients with Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea treated with an oral appliance.
07/01/2021

Real results of real patients with Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea treated with an oral appliance.

Be sure to check with your doctor and/or supplier to see if your equipment is putting you at risk.
06/15/2021

Be sure to check with your doctor and/or supplier to see if your equipment is putting you at risk.

Philips has issued a recall for select sleep apnea machines and ventilators over concerns that a foam component may disintegrate and be inhaled by the user possibly causing health issues including toxic and carcinogenic effects.

OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) can cause more issues than just feeling tired. If you feel that you may have OSA speak wit...
06/08/2021

OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) can cause more issues than just feeling tired. If you feel that you may have OSA speak with your primary physician or take a free screening here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X2565W2

Several symptoms may be diagnosed and treated individually without treating the actual source of the problem. Untreated ...
05/17/2021

Several symptoms may be diagnosed and treated individually without treating the actual source of the problem. Untreated OSA can leave you at a higher risk for developing serious health issues. If you are unsure if you have OSA, contact your primary care physician to request a sleep study and/or take our screening questionnaire located here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X2565W2

Misdiagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apena (OSA) unfortunately happens often due to there being so many different side effe...
05/05/2021

Misdiagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apena (OSA) unfortunately happens often due to there being so many different side effects that can be diagnosed as other common issues and it affects each person differently.
75% of women with OSA are misdiagnosed. 25% of children are misdiagnosed with ADHD instead of OSA.

If you are unsure if you have OSA reach out to your physician to request a sleep study or take a pre-screening questionnaire here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X2565W2

Did you know that undiagnosed or untreated Sleep Apnea poses a major risk to accidents in and out of the workplace? Not ...
05/04/2021

Did you know that undiagnosed or untreated Sleep Apnea poses a major risk to accidents in and out of the workplace? Not to mention lost productivity from severe fatigue and lack of energy! Sleep apnea patients are at higher risk for comorbid diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke. Reach out to your physician for testing or take a prescreening questionnaire here! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X2565W2

Let Dr. Pfitzinger and his team know how satisfied you are with your treatment by leaving them a review and being eligib...
04/29/2021

Let Dr. Pfitzinger and his team know how satisfied you are with your treatment by leaving them a review and being eligible to win free stuff!

Did you know that children can suffer from sleep apnea? 25% of children diagnosed with ADHD actually have sleep apnea!Si...
04/27/2021

Did you know that children can suffer from sleep apnea? 25% of children diagnosed with ADHD actually have sleep apnea!

Signs of sleep apnea can include snoring, anxiety, depression, bed wetting, distracted or inattentive in the classroom, behavior issues, difficulty with learning or concentration.

If you see these signs and behaviors be sure to reach out to their primary care physicians.

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