From first question to follow-up
What happens between reading this page and sleeping with a fitted appliance, and who is responsible for each part.
1
Learn the basics
Start with what oral appliance therapy is, how it compares with CPAP, and where its limits are. Everything on this site is general education, free to read, with no sign-up.
2
Find a participating practice
Search by ZIP code or city. You will see independent dental practices that have joined our network and offer oral appliance therapy consultations. If none serves your area yet, we say so.
3
Request or book a consultation
When you choose a practice, we hand you off to that practice’s secure scheduling or request page. Your personal and health details go to the practice’s system, not to this website.
4
Evaluation with the dentist and, where needed, a physician
The dentist reviews your history and any sleep study. If you have not been diagnosed, they can explain testing and coordinate with a physician, who makes the diagnosis.
5
Treatment planning and fitting
If an appliance is appropriate and you decide to go ahead, the practice verifies your insurance benefits, explains costs, takes impressions or scans, and fits the appliance.
6
Adjustment and follow-up
The dentist adjusts the appliance over several visits and keeps checking the fit, your bite, and how you are sleeping. A follow-up sleep test is commonly used to confirm results.
Who does what
Dental Sleep Connect
Patient education and a directory of participating practices. We do not diagnose, treat, bill, or give medical advice.
Your dental sleep practice
Consultation, clinical evaluation, the appliance itself, insurance verification, billing, and follow-up care.
Your physician
Sleep testing, the diagnosis of sleep apnea, the prescription for treatment, and your overall medical care.
Ready for step two?
Enter your ZIP code or city to see participating dental sleep practices.
