Alterna Sleep Fits Custom Oral Appliances
Our providers focus exclusively on dental sleep medicine and hold advanced training through the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), working alongside your referring physician from diagnosis through follow-up. We are in-network with major insurance providers, including Anthem, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Medicare, and many other commercial plans.
Every patient is pre-authorized before treatment begins, and insurance documentation is handled directly with your provider. Your deductible, copay, or coinsurance is clearly explained before treatment begins.
Our Oral Appliance Therapy Process
Alterna Sleep works with patients from initial diagnosis through ongoing follow-up care. Treatment follows four steps:
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Step 1: Sleep Study & Diagnosis:
A licensed physician diagnoses obstructive sleep apnea and determines whether oral appliance therapy is appropriate, typically through a home sleep study or in-lab testing. A valid physician order is required before treatment begins.
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Step 2: Initial Consultation & Education
Patients meet with our team to review their sleep study results, medical history, and physician recommendations. We walk through how oral appliance therapy works, what to expect, and answer any questions so patients can make a fully informed decision.
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Step 3: Appliance Fabrication & Fitting:
Digital impressions are taken to create a custom oral appliance designed for each patient’s anatomy. Once the device is ready, patients return for fitting and adjustment to ensure comfort, proper positioning, and effectiveness.
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Step 4: Follow-Up & Ongoing Care:
We monitor patient progress and provide ongoing support, adjustments, and guidance. We communicate directly with the patient’s sleep physician to ensure coordinated, continued care and recommend annual evaluations to maintain results.
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Who Qualifies for Oral Appliance Therapy
Oral appliance therapy is most effective for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, though it’s also an option for patients with more severe sleep apnea who cannot tolerate CPAP. Most patients do not need to try CPAP first to qualify, and a home sleep study is typically all that’s needed to get a diagnosis and move forward.
Why Cincinnati Patients Choose Alterna Sleep for Sleep Apnea Treatments
Alterna Sleep treats patients who were diagnosed with sleep apnea but never referred to an oral appliance therapy provider, as well as patients who tried CPAP and weren’t presented with other options. Each patient works with a dedicated sleep coach who provides ongoing guidance, personalized adjustments, and flexible in-person and virtual follow-up appointments throughout treatment.
We maintain regular communication with your sleep provider and offer internal oximetry testing to help evaluate treatment effectiveness. Yearly evaluations help ensure your appliance continues to fit properly and perform as intended.
Find Out if Oral Appliance Therapy Is Covered by Your Insurance
If CPAP therapy hasn’t been successful, or you’re newly diagnosed with sleep apnea and exploring alternatives, our team can help. We see patients for in-person consultations in Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus. Call us at 888-973-5119 or request a consultation online to speak with one of our experienced sleep experts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Oral appliance therapy is covered by most major medical insurance plans, including Medicare, when sleep apnea has been properly diagnosed. We are in-network with major providers, including Anthem, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), and Medicare, and we clearly explain your deductible, copay, or coinsurance before treatment begins.
Patients with a physician diagnosis of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea generally qualify, including those who’ve tried CPAP and couldn’t tolerate it. A prescription from your doctor is required before treatment begins.
Custom oral appliances are fitted by a provider with advanced training in dental sleep medicine and built from precise digital impressions of your teeth. Online snore guards use a standard template that doesn’t control jaw position, which can cause discomfort or long-term joint damage.