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oral appliance TAP vs. Somnodent vs. Herbst or Silent night?``
I am looking for feedback for the best oral appliance for someone who is sensitive to things, grinds his teeth and opens his mouth at night, but basically good dental health and has had success with a boil and bite appliance.
However, I So far it seems like Somnomed and TAP are most popular and accepted. However, I have heard from others with experience say they like the Herbpst and Silent night.
I'm leaning toward Somnomed, but TAP is covered by my insurance. My one concern with TAP is that it might fall out since I open my mouth at night and this has happened some with the my bite and boil. However, the Somnoguard allows your mouth to open but keeps it forward. But one dentist told me if I open my mouth the tap would keep it forward. Any advice or experience?
Also, anyone know how much it matters the skill of the dentist?
Best,
Tyson
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Permalink Reply by Carl Speas on
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There is a sleep dentist on this site. He is from a city near me. I have heard great things about him. If i had not already had an appliance made by my regular dentist I would have went to him. His name is David Lawler. You can search the members page and checkout his profile. He has a very good comment on his page you might want to read.
carl
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Permalink Reply by Doan Draulans on
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I started TAP 2 weeks ago after having been on CPAP for almost 10 years and having tried every mask on the planet, finally sticking with a full face mask. I still had daytime sleepiness, and I still have daytime sleepiness, even on TAP.
What you ask about the importance of a good dentist is probably crucial. Mine is excellent: Mike Sheffield, young, from a long-time local family; a second generation dds with lots of post-graduate work, particularly with Pankey.
More than 6 years ago, Dr. Mike told me about TAP. I was reluctant because I didn't feel I'd gotten the hang of the CPAP, much less start something new. Bruxism and the jaw-joint problems that accompany bruxism were factors against a dental appliance, too; and the great expense (more than $1,000), so I stayed away from it.
Several weeks ago, I decided to go for it. So far, so good. Unanswered questions include:
Will TAP work?
Will TAP replace CPAP entirely?
Will TAP's jaw-joint impact be too much for my body?
If all goes well -- and I think and pray it will -- will I have to replace it and not be able to afford it?
Please tell me how you are able to get your insurance to cover TAP (and/or other dental appliances to remedy sleep apnea)? So far, my one attempt was unsuccessful in obtaining insurance coverage for this expense.
I hope I'm not too late to be of help to you. Like so many of us, I have been slammed with all sorts of challenges that have hindered a lot of what is important and/or enjoyable for me.
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Permalink Reply by tk on
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After fighting hard- like 3-4 months!!! I finally got it approved... it was mostly the doctors being lazy and the insurance giving the run around... It was only $1100 of coverage on a $1500 limit, and I had to pay $190 out of pocket
Doan Draulans said:I started TAP 2 weeks ago after having been on CPAP for almost 10 years and having tried every mask on the planet, finally sticking with a full face mask. I still had daytime sleepiness, and I still have daytime sleepiness, even on TAP.
What you ask about the importance of a good dentist is probably crucial. Mine is excellent: Mike Sheffield, young, from a long-time local family; a second generation dds with lots of post-graduate work, particularly with Pankey.
More than 6 years ago, Dr. Mike told me about TAP. I was reluctant because I didn't feel I'd gotten the hang of the CPAP, much less start something new. Bruxism and the jaw-joint problems that accompany bruxism were factors against a dental appliance, too; and the great expense (more than $1,000), so I stayed away from it.
Several weeks ago, I decided to go for it. So far, so good. Unanswered questions include:
Will TAP work?
Will TAP replace CPAP entirely?
Will TAP's jaw-joint impact be too much for my body?
If all goes well -- and I think and pray it will -- will I have to replace it and not be able to afford it?
Please tell me how you are able to get your insurance to cover TAP (and/or other dental appliances to remedy sleep apnea)? So far, my one attempt was unsuccessful in obtaining insurance coverage for this expense.
I hope I'm not too late to be of help to you. Like so many of us, I have been slammed with all sorts of challenges that have hindered a lot of what is important and/or enjoyable for me.
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