Seniors: New Medicare Rule Makes It Impossible For Oral Appliance For Sleep Apnea To Be Covered - SleepGuide2024-03-29T15:12:05Zhttps://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/seniors-new-medicare-rule-makes-it-impossible-for-oral-appliance?feed=yes&xn_auth=noneed to claim grandfather ri…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2014-01-05:2549090:Comment:4139392014-01-05T20:04:18.656Z99https://www.sleepguide.com/profile/99
<p>need to claim grandfather rights</p>
<p>and say this is not what i sign up for and challenge their decision</p>
<p>by claiming grandfather rights</p>
<p>need to claim grandfather rights</p>
<p>and say this is not what i sign up for and challenge their decision</p>
<p>by claiming grandfather rights</p> Mindful that Medicare was goi…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2014-01-05:2549090:Comment:4137102014-01-05T18:40:02.292ZZolliStarhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/ZolliStar
<p>Mindful that Medicare was going to cut benefits as a result of ObamaCare (and its associated costs), I started pursuing getting a dental device in the summer of 2013. My dentist is Barry Chase, DDS located in Long Island, New York with an office in New York City. (I've seen him at both locations.)</p>
<p></p>
<p>I now use a device and alternate between it and my APAP. The device is great for travel: it fits in my handbag!</p>
<p></p>
<p>I will notice a downside, however: I think the jaw…</p>
<p>Mindful that Medicare was going to cut benefits as a result of ObamaCare (and its associated costs), I started pursuing getting a dental device in the summer of 2013. My dentist is Barry Chase, DDS located in Long Island, New York with an office in New York City. (I've seen him at both locations.)</p>
<p></p>
<p>I now use a device and alternate between it and my APAP. The device is great for travel: it fits in my handbag!</p>
<p></p>
<p>I will notice a downside, however: I think the jaw advancement has had a slightly negative effect. I often feel enough pain near the ear area when I use my APAP that I have to switch back to the mouth device in the middle of the night. I suspect the ear pain has been caused by a misalignment of my jaw courtesy of the device.</p>
<p></p>
<p>A few notes about getting a device:</p>
<p></p>
<p>1. I was evaluated by Steven Y. Park, M.D. for a device. Some do not have appropriate mouth and throat structures to benefit from the use of a MAD (Mandible Advancement Device) but, fortunately, I do. Dr. Park was able to assess this via examination.</p>
<p></p>
<p>2. I suspect (and will return to the dentist to check on this) that use of the device has slightly altered my bite. (I already mentioned the pain problem that I believe may have been caused by a slight misalignment.) If I'm right on these two counts, this is Not Good.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Still, overall I am pleased with the MAD. This is the case even though I am very pleased with my APAP and have no problems using it. Indeed, I feel a certain comfort just from "strapping up" with my mask, chin strap, et cetera for the night. I think this is because I know I'll be rewarded with a good night of sleep!</p>
<p></p>
<p>I hope this helps.</p>
<p></p>