Rest Without the Mask
If you are in Kentfield and tired of snoring, restless nights, or a CPAP mask you cannot get used to, a custom oral appliance may be worth a look, and it is a short trip east to talk it through. From the Ross Valley you take Sir Francis Drake Boulevard into downtown San Rafael, where we sit at 1099 D Street, so the few short visits it takes to fit an appliance fold easily into a normal week.
Loud snoring and broken, unrefreshing sleep can point to obstructive sleep apnea, when the airway narrows or closes again and again overnight. For many people with mild-to-moderate OSA, and for those who simply cannot tolerate CPAP, a custom appliance is a quieter, gentler way back to real rest. It looks like a sturdy retainer, you wear it only while you sleep, and it holds the lower jaw forward just enough to keep the airway open.
This May Be Right If You
- Snore loudly, or have been told you stop breathing during the night
- Have a diagnosis of mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea
- Tried CPAP but find the mask or hose hard to live with
- Wake up unrested, or want a quiet, travel-friendly option you can pack in a bag
What to Expect
- Consultation We go over your history and symptoms and confirm the diagnosis from your sleep physician.
- Physician coordination We connect 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 your exact anatomy, not a one-size mold.
- Follow-up & refinement We fine-tune the fit over a visit or two and check back with 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. He treats sleep appliance therapy the way he treats all of his care: a precise custom fit, a plain-language explanation of what is happening, and real coordination with your physician so your treatment stays safe and connected rather than scattered across offices.
Serving Kentfield
From Kentfield, our office is a short trip east on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, out of the Ross Valley and into downtown San Rafael at 1099 D Street, Suite 206. That keeps us within easy reach of the homes around College of Marin and the Bon Air area, and you can pair a fitting visit with errands at the Bon Air Shopping Center or a stop at the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur. If you are already on the freeway, Highway 101 drops you downtown just as easily.
Because oral appliance therapy is a handful of short appointments rather than one long procedure, it suits a busy Ross Valley schedule, including College of Marin students and staff slotting a visit around a class on the Kentfield campus. We are on the second floor in Suite 206, with street parking along D Street and several public lots a short walk away downtown.
Cost & Insurance
Oral appliances for diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea are often billed to medical insurance rather than dental, and coverage varies by plan. We bill directly and give you an itemized estimate before treatment, so your Kentfield-area benefits are clear up front.
We will talk through your situation and what documentation your sleep physician needs to provide, and we offer flexible in-office payment options. Call (415) 453-0744 to learn more.
Sleep Apnea Questions
How far is sleep apnea treatment from Kentfield?
It is a short trip east. From Kentfield you take Sir Francis Drake Boulevard out of the Ross Valley into downtown San Rafael, where we sit at 1099 D Street, Suite 206. Highway 101 works too if you are already on the freeway. Fitting an oral appliance takes a few short visits, so it folds easily into a normal week for anyone near College of Marin or the Bon Air area.
Do I need a sleep study before an oral appliance?
Yes. A diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea from a sleep physician, usually based on a sleep study, comes before oral appliance therapy. If you are in Kentfield or the Ross Valley and have not been evaluated yet, we can help point you in the right direction, then coordinate your care with your sleep team.
Is an oral appliance better than CPAP?
Neither is universally better; they suit different patients. CPAP is the standard for severe sleep apnea, while a custom oral appliance is a recognized option for mild-to-moderate OSA and for people who cannot tolerate CPAP. Many find an appliance quieter, more comfortable, and easier to travel with. Dr. Steve works with your sleep physician to confirm it is right for you.
Will insurance cover a sleep apnea appliance for Kentfield patients?
Oral appliances for diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea are often billed to medical insurance rather than dental, and coverage varies by plan. We bill directly and give you an itemized estimate before treatment, so your Kentfield-area benefits are clear up front. We will also talk through what documentation your sleep physician needs to provide.
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