giving you a reason to smile!

Making you not want to stop!

  • Preventive Care

    Much like the word suggests, refers to any activity that works to prevent oral health issues. The focus of preventive dentistry is usually to keep the teeth, gums, and mouth as healthy as possible to prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and other issues.

  • Restorative Dentistry

    To put it simply, restorative dentistry involves any dental process which focuses on repairing or restoring damaged oral structures. This can include procedures such as fillings, crowns, bridges, among many other services.

  • Prosthetic Dentistry

    Dental prostheses are used to replace missing or damaged teeth. These are typically made in a dental laboratory by a technician and include inlays/onlays, veneers crowns, bridges, dentures, partial dentures, and dental implant restorations. We have great relationships with our local lab technicians and use them whenever possible!

  • Cosmetic Dentistry

    Smile enhancement can have dramatic results on your overall appearance; even the smallest step can boost your confidence and make you want to smile more. Cosmetic dentistry is typically elective in nature. These cosmetic procedures can range from at home whitening treatment to composite bonding and dental veneers.

 

FAQs

 

What financial plans are offered?

At our office we accept most credit cards, Care Credit, HSA cards and are happy to discuss in-office payment plan options on a case by case basis.

We do offer a 5% discount for patients who would like to pay with cash or check for their dental services.

what will be my out of pocket expense?

We are always happy to provide you with a pre-authorization regarding any treatment that is planned at our office if you are an established patient. Please allow 30 days for the pre-authorization to be returned to the office.

If you are curious on benefits and eligibility with your dental insurance, we provide courtesy insurance checks, but please note that coverage at our office can vary and is subject to change at any time.

What do i need to bring to my first appointment?

You will need a photo ID, dental insurance card, list of medications you are currently taking. You will be asked to complete a patient registration form and medical/dental history form.

Do we accept Medicaid or medicare?

Our office is not a Medicaid provider and is not enrolled in Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program)

Medicare doesn't cover most dental care (including procedures and supplies like cleanings, fillings, tooth extractions, dentures, dental plates, or other dental devices).

Some Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) offer extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover - like vision, hearing, or dental. This coverage is typically provided by a third party, not Medicare directly, and coverage can vary greatly.

Please contact our office regarding any questions you may have regarding dental coverage and insurance questions.

Why didn't my insurance pay in full for my services?

Traditional, fee-for-service, insurance benefits are determined by a "usual and customary" formulation created by your insurance carrier. You will need to contact your insurance carrier directly to answer your question.

If you have further questions, our office is happy to discuss your account balances and answer any questions that you may have.

Why did I get a bill from you? My insurance should pay for my services?

All accounts with a balance owing are billed monthly. We bill insurance carriers as a courtesy to our patients; however, the patient is financially responsible for all balances due.

 

Mandibular Advancement Devices

At Greyrock Family Dentistry we offer mandibular advancement devices (MADs) for patients that suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. We do not offer any diagnostic services for sleep disorders, therefore, it is highly recommended that a sleep study be completed prior to pursuing mandibular advancement therapy. Most commonly, these are completed by your pulmonologist. If you think you may have a sleep disorder ask your primary care physician and they can make the proper referral for you

Our goal is to act as a technician for your pulmonologist and help fit you to a MAD and achieve the desired results for you and your pulmonologist. The CPAP machine is the gold standard for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, however, in situations where symptoms are mild or you are unable to tolerate a CPAP, the MAD may be a viable alternative. Please consult with your physician and/or pulmonologist if interested.

As a dental office, our office does not submit to health insurance and dental insurances do not cover these devices. To keep your cost low, along with the device, we provide you all the information needed to help you submit a claim to your health insurance provider if you chose to do so. Keep in mind that most health insurances will not pay for both a CPAP and a MAD within a certain timeframe.

Our most common Mandibular Advancement Devices that we offer at the office:

  • EMA

  • Silent Nite (SN)

  • Others available upon request

During the first appointment Dr. Roeder will have a consultation and review the risks, benefits, and alternatives to MAD therapy. After review, if MAD therapy is something you wish to pursue, impressions are taken and the lab-fabricated device will take 10 business days to be sent back to the office.

*Please note payment for the device is required at the consultation date during check out.

Once the device is received, it will be inserted, fitted and adjusted as needed. We try to make every adjustment needed at this visit but wearing the device for longer periods of time will usually uncover other issues that may need to be addressed. We always offer free follow up visits to address these concerns. The process of adjusting, titrating (appropriately advancing the mandible gradually), and getting used to the appliance typically takes 2-3 months. Once this is achieved it is recommended you return to your physician or pulmonologist for a follow up sleep study to determine the effectiveness of the appliance.

 

Silent Nite Photo courtesy of Glidewell Copyright ©2022

 
 

EMA Photo courtesy of Glidewell Copyright ©2022

FAQs For mandibular advancement Devices

 

How Long will the device last?

Naturally, the frequency of usage and regular cleaning will have an impact on how long a mandibular advancement device will last. However, you should expect a minimum of 2 years but could last longer as up for 5-10 years.

What is covered with the initial payment for the device?

The payment we request after impressions are taken cover the consultation with Dr. Roeder, the sleep apnea appliance, shipping and delivery appointment.

*Any additional cost after the appliance is made will apply to any repairs that are needed in the future or replacement bands that attach onto the device that typically have to be replaced every couple months to keep the device working properly.

Is this device better than the over the counter alternative?

The devices that we fabricate in this office are made custom to your mouth. These MADs are based on physician referral and custom made by dentists or sleep specialists. They offer a perfect fit and the ability to be refined by experts.

Are There Any Side Effects From Using a MAD?

Because this device causes the jaw to move forward for extended periods of time , some discomfort may be experienced. This discomfort should only happen initially, some symptoms include a sore/stiff jaw, toothache, and teeth moving out of alignment. In extreme cases, there can be painful wear of the joints.

*If any discomfort occurs please stop wearing the device and call our office for a device adjustment and evaluation with Dr. Roeder

How do mandibular advancement devices work?

A MAD is an alternative treatment method that people can try for sleep apnea relief. It works by temporarily moving the jaw and tongue forward, which reduces throat constriction and prevents sleep apnea and snoring. Moving the tongue forward increases airway space.

Should I have another sleep study completed after wearing the device for a period of time?

Please evaluate your need for another sleep apnea test with your primary physician as this will give you a good base line on symptom improvement.