How does the office handle insurance coverage?
TMD: TMD is a medical condition; however, it is unusual for treatment to be covered fully by medical and/or dental insurance plans. This explains, in part, why we are a “fee for service” practice and why our patients (or their parents/legal guardians) are solely responsible for payment of all fees. That said, we WILL provide you with all of the documentation you need to file with your insurance company, so that you have the best possible chance of coverage. We WILL also answer questions and provide information in response to questions from your insurance company to assist you in obtaining any/all insurance benefits to which you may be entitled. SLEEP: Dental sleep medicine treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea may be covered by your insurance plan, especially if you have completed a diagnostic polysomnographic (sleep) study, which must be prescribed by a physician. If you are a CPAP user, we can provide you with a CPAP Intolerance Affidavit. This document is allowing increas
