oldman273 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hey 2 questions does anyone know if the VA help veterans with sleep apnea by using along with the CPAP any medications to combat tiredness that CPAP does not help? I have had a civilian Doctor suggest Provigil but he said check with the VA but I am not sure if they have anything in their system to help. Also anyone had implants through the VA the dental exam I had last month the Dental surgeon looked in my mouth and said I was going to have to have my lower molars pulled soon due to the tooth roots exposed. I have to wash my mouth out with peroxide 2-3 times a day now. Thanks for any advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Tbird Posted February 14, 2015 Founder Share Posted February 14, 2015 Here's a link to the VA's National Formulary that may help I know a veteran who is getting Provigill but I can't remember if it was through his Veterans Affairs doctor or his private doc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JON Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Some dental departments in VA health care system will do implants etc. You need to ask the dentist or clerk in dental. It all depends on each VAMC's dental budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldman273 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Thanks Tbird I am not sure I am going to check Tuesday with my clinic. What others may see as a person being sleepy and think it is not so bad if they have trouble falling asleep but when you can drink a espresso and go right off to sleep drives me nuts. I hope you all have a good evening/morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Chuck75 Posted February 16, 2015 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) "It all depends on each VAMC's dental budget." The nearest VA Dental Department has implant propaganda on the walls. However, it also has a long standing reputation for recommending pulling everything and false teeth. Edited February 19, 2015 by Chuck75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glider222 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Old man, I have had three dental implants from the VA here in Maine. The dental Commander did them because she said I take vey good care of my teeth. I have had the best dental care at this VA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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