{"id":138,"date":"2019-05-05T18:33:45","date_gmt":"2019-05-05T18:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/?p=138"},"modified":"2019-06-18T18:36:48","modified_gmt":"2019-06-18T18:36:48","slug":"learn-how-to-incorporate-treatment-for-sleep-apnea-in-children-into-your-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/learn-how-to-incorporate-treatment-for-sleep-apnea-in-children-into-your-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn How to Incorporate Treatment for Sleep Apnea in Children into Your Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_246762251__1560880553_86271.jpg\" alt=\"a young boy asleep\" class=\"wp-image-139\" width=\"261\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_246762251__1560880553_86271.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_246762251__1560880553_86271-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/AdobeStock_246762251__1560880553_86271-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When treating obstructive sleep apnea in children, time is\nof the essence. Not only is this condition harmful to grown adults, but for\nchildren, it\u2019s equally as dangerous and can pose a significant risk for\ndeveloping high blood pressure, heart problems, and poor growth. As more and\nmore children become overweight in the United States, the need for pediatric\ndental practices to offer sleep apnea therapy increases. Find out why this form\nof treatment can be beneficial to your practice and how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/our-services.html\">Brady Billing<\/a> can\nhelp when it comes to filing claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea Affect Children?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just like adults, children with obstructive sleep apnea\n(OSA) experience ceased breathing for 10 seconds or more. This occurs because\nthere is a blockage in the airway. While OSA can occur at any age, it appears,\nin children, most commonly between the ages of 2 and 6. Why? The answer can be\nlinked back to enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which can decrease muscle tone\nand block the airway. Some of the risk factors associated with sleep apnea in\nchildren include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Overweight<\/li><li>Enlarged adenoids or tonsils<\/li><li>Small jaw<\/li><li>Muscle weakness<\/li><li>Down Syndrome<\/li><li>Craniofacial syndromes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If OSA is left untreated, a child can go on to experience\nsevere medical and mental problems, including high blood pressure, heart\ndisease, and even behavioral and cognitive problems. A child who is evaluated\nearly on has a better chance of successful treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Sleep Apnea Treatment be Incorporated into a Pediatric Dental Practice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By incorporating sleep apnea treatment into your pediatric\npractice, you are not only expanding the services you offer your clients, but\nyou are helping to treat a growing need among society\u2019s youngest members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dentists who are trained in sleep medicine have an opportunity\nto collaborate with local physicians by helping to identify at-risk patients. By\nencouraging your patients to come in every six months for regular checkups and\ncleanings, you are able to spot any problem or cause for concern much earlier.\nOftentimes, symptoms associated with sleep apnea are misdiagnosed as being\nconnected to other, less dangerous conditions. Detecting early signs of sleep\napnea will enable the youngest patients to seek treatment more efficiently and\neffectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, as a pediatric dentist who is trained in sleep\nmedicine, you can treat your patients with oral appliance therapy. Because this\ndevice is worn in the mouth, it is like a mouthguard. It just takes coordinating\nwith a sleep physician to determine if the treatment is effective after each\nfollow-up visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few things you can do to get started include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Thoroughly evaluating your practice<\/strong> \u2013 Do you\nhave patients that fit the \u201cideal\u201d characteristics for possible treatment? <\/li><li><strong>Receiving the necessary training<\/strong> \u2013 If you\nare not already trained in sleep medicine, take the necessary courses and\ninstructions to legally practice and perform this method of dentistry.<\/li><li><strong>Getting to know other physicians<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s\nimportant to network with local and nationwide physicians who are knowledgeable\nand can help when collaborating on sleep apnea diagnoses.<\/li><li><strong>Using marketing to your advantage<\/strong> \u2013 Find ways\nto work with a marketing partner who can provide results in incorporating the\nsleep apnea treatment portion of your business into the overall practice.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Brady Billing Help with Filing Insurance Claims?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a third-party billing provider, Brady Billing can not\nonly eliminate the frustration experienced by many patients, but we can also\nensure you, as the dentist, receive prompt payment for provided services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sleep apnea treatment is not typically covered by dental\ninsurance, which is why our team of experts can work with medical insurance\ncompanies to help your patients understand their benefits and maximize their\ncoverage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to filing insurance claims, we can take the\nadditional stress your dental team may experience by handling everything from\nverification to predetermination to negotiations and appeals. While we take\ncare of all the fine details, it is important that your dental team members\nunderstand how the process works. Why? Because they\u2019ll need to be able to\nexplain it to patients who might not understand why a third-party billing service\nis necessary. There are extra fees included, which is important that your team\nexplain to the patient, so there are no surprises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Brady Billing<br><\/strong>We specialize in dental offices that provide sleep medicine services and offer billing services for dentist offices throughout the country. By offering a range of billing services, we can assist in answering your questions and providing a complimentary consultation to discuss available services. To find out how we can help you, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(844) 424-5548<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When treating obstructive sleep apnea in children, time is of the essence. Not only is this condition harmful to grown adults, but for children, it\u2019s equally as dangerous and can pose a significant risk for developing high blood pressure, heart problems, and poor growth. 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