Cost is not as much of an issue because it's less doctor time. Boyd says in his neck of the woods, few patients worry about the extra cost. But that may not be the case elsewhere. If you're in an area like California, where it's more affluent, then patients are certainly willing to give it a try. In our area, an excess of money is just not available.
Money is a driving force.
Furthermore, that money could be wasted if patients aren't compliant, Deleon says. This appliance is totally dependent on whether the patient chooses to wear it. A lot of people are calling here about it. But, he adds, for every ten that do, just one has a mouth that might benefit. All rights reserved.