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I have tried a cpap for sleep apnea and I just cant get used to it. I have made an appointment with a dentist for the oral device. Has anyone gotten? How much does it cost?
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It seems to depend on whether your dentist has much experience with them, whether your insurance covers them or whether the government covers them. There are also do-it-yourself moulding kits that start from like £100 or so, can't remember where I saw them. Not sure about their effectiveness but it could save a few quid.If you can read this...
...at least you seem to be getting enough sleep to stay awake and alert!
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I've heard from one who paid well over a grand and he binned it after a few months.Comment
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A nearby dental surgery (Aylesury)were advertising such a thing at £300. I tried strips over my nose (more useful than you might think), a spray for my throat (yeuck) but never considered this dental device.
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Martin..Mart -- Happy CPAP User since 2005.
Resmed S9 Escape + H5i + Climateline and Quattro FX.
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I was refered to the Bristol Dental Hospital for one of these when I could not get on very well with CPAP, it fitted really well and was easy to get used to although it did not make a big enough difference to my Apneas, I was still getting over 25 per hour.
I did buy a non-fitted one (£50!) as a 'backup' and that was completly useless! You have to have one that is moulded to your teeth and is a 'snug fit.
Now I am back trying CPAP again!Comment
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