Quieter Nights for Greenbrae Sleepers
If you live in Greenbrae and want a quieter, mask-free way to treat snoring or mild-to-moderate sleep apnea, our office is a short drive up Highway 101 to 1099 D Street in downtown San Rafael. From Bon Air Road and the Sir Francis Drake interchange, we are only a few exits north, so coordinating an oral-appliance consultation around the rest of your day is easy.
Loud snoring and broken, unrefreshing sleep can be signs of obstructive sleep apnea, when the airway narrows or closes again and again through the night. For many people with mild-to-moderate apnea, and for those who never got along with CPAP, a custom oral appliance is a gentler path back to real rest.
The appliance itself looks like a sturdy retainer and is worn only while you sleep. It holds your lower jaw forward a small amount to help keep the airway open. Dr. Steve fits it to your own anatomy and works alongside your sleep physician so your care stays connected rather than split across offices that never talk to each other.
This May Be Right If You
- Snore loudly, or someone has told you that you stop breathing in your sleep
- Have been diagnosed with mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea
- Tried CPAP but found the mask, the hose, or the noise hard to live with
- Wake up tired no matter how long you were in bed
- Want something quiet and portable you can actually pack for a trip
What to Expect
- Consultation We sit down with your history and symptoms and confirm the diagnosis from your sleep physician.
- Physician coordination We check in with your sleep team to make sure an oral appliance is a sound fit for your situation.
- Custom fitting We take impressions and have your appliance made to match your exact bite and anatomy.
- Follow-up & refinement We fine-tune the fit over a few visits and report back to your sleep physician on how it is working.
Why D Street Dental Group
Dr. Steve Truman
Dr. Steve earned his DDS from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and served as a clinical instructor there. He treats sleep-appliance therapy the way he treats all of his care: a careful custom fit, a plain explanation of what is happening, and steady coordination with your physician so the whole plan stays safe and connected.
Serving Greenbrae
Getting here from Greenbrae is simple. Hop on Highway 101 north at the Sir Francis Drake interchange, stay on it into downtown San Rafael, and continue to 1099 D Street. We are on the second floor in Suite 206. If your week already runs through MarinHealth Medical Center, the Bon Air Shopping Center, or anywhere along Bon Air Road, a sleep-appliance visit slots in without adding a separate trip.
For parking, there is street parking along D Street and the surrounding blocks, plus several public lots a short walk away in downtown San Rafael. One office handles the whole household's dentistry, so the same visit that fits your appliance can cover everyone's regular care too.
Cost & Insurance
Oral appliances for diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea are often billed to medical insurance rather than dental, and coverage varies by plan.
We give you an itemized estimate before treatment and walk through what documentation your sleep physician needs to provide. We are out of network with the dental PPOs, which often still reimburse a good portion of covered services, and we file your claim directly. Call (415) 453-0744 to talk it through.
Greenbrae Sleep Apnea Questions
Where do Greenbrae patients go for sleep apnea oral appliances?
From Greenbrae, our office is a short drive up Highway 101 to downtown San Rafael at 1099 D Street, Suite 206. If your day already runs through MarinHealth Medical Center, the Bon Air Shopping Center, or anywhere along Bon Air Road by the Highway 101 and Sir Francis Drake interchange, we are only a few exits north. Call (415) 453-0744 to ask about oral appliance therapy.
Is an oral appliance an option instead of CPAP?
For many people it is. CPAP is the standard for severe sleep apnea, while a custom oral appliance is a recognized option for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea and for patients who find a CPAP mask hard to tolerate. It is quiet, mask-free, and easy to pack for travel. Dr. Steve coordinates with your sleep physician to confirm it is right for you.
Do I need a sleep study before treatment?
Yes. A diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea from a sleep physician, usually based on a sleep study, comes first. If you have not been evaluated yet, we can help point you in the right direction and then coordinate your care with your sleep team once you are diagnosed.
Will my insurance help with a sleep apnea appliance?
Oral appliances for diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea are often billed to medical insurance rather than dental, and coverage varies by plan. We give you an itemized estimate before treatment and talk through what documentation your sleep physician will need to provide.
Request Your Appointment
Tell us what you need and we'll reach out within one business day. Prefer to talk now? Call (415) 453-0744.
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