I'm going to be getting a new cpap machine and mask in a couple of weeks and I wanted to see how much the Somnodent MAS cost. I just dread having to hook up to the hose every night. I've been using cpap for almost 5 years now and I think I've probably slept through a whole night a handfull of times. I always end up waking up and it's almost impossible for me to get back to sleep. I go back to sleep but I still don't feel that energized feeling that a lot of people say they feel after using cpap. I know dentist charge different amounts, but I thought some kind of figure would help me out. Thanks!

  Angie

Expect to pay at least $1500 for any good MAD device - TAP, Somnomed etc.  It worked for me and was worth every penny.  Sometimes dentists will charge for a consultation - make sure this fee is paid towards the device.  Also ask if they charge for follow-up adjustments

Thanks phoebe368!

It cost me $2,400 (in Southern California)which includes several follow-up consultations.  Mine is pretty comfortable so I can wear it easily all night.  Unfortunately, I have heard that you can wear it successfully but it is possible that it still might NOT reduce your OSA.  The only way to know is to have a sleep study while wearing it.  I haven't had my sleep study yet - my HMO put me on a waiting list.  I will let you know the outcome.

Do you have to go to a dentist to get one or can you do it through a sleep specialist?

I had my first sleep test last night. I don't know how they really can tell anything about your normal sleep from it, but I guess it is better than nothing. I won't get the results until next week. My sleep doctor went over potential treatments with me in my initial consult and she recommends the oral appliance for mild-moderate cases which is what I am hoping I have. I leave in 4 weeks on a month-long trip to Asia. So I am hoping we can get something in place before I leave...

[quote="glennaa11"]Do you have to go to a dentist to get one or can you do it through a sleep specialist?

Hi. I went through an orthodontist for my sleep apnea appliance - I didn't try through a sleep specialist since my HMO's sleep specialist (in the neurology dept) didn't cover any of the $ anyway.  Has anyone else gotten an oral appliance from a sleep specialist?[/b]

Hi, I received the results of my sleep test (fyi: done by my doctor, not done by my Orthodontist) and this oral appliance is working!! Yahoo.  However, I will not be able to wear it daily because it is starting to noticeably aggravate my TMJ condition.  I also have a crossbite.  If I had to do it again, I would not have spent the money if I knew that it would make my jaw hurt more than it already does (I had to sign a waiver about this based on my Orthodontist's warning, that should have been my clue) :)  So I'll be using my CPAP most of the time.   However, based on my discussions with several people at my work,  the oral appliance might be comfortable to wear if you don't have a pre-existing dental-related condition.  I have also read online about people who received oral appliances that were not successful in treating their sleep apnea, so research on the dentist and the appliance might make a big difference on your probablity of success. Good luck