Quieter Nights, Closer Than You Think
If you live in Larkspur and want help with snoring or sleep apnea, our office is a short drive north on Highway 101 in downtown San Rafael at 1099 D Street, Suite 206. You can fold a sleep-appliance consultation into a trip you are already making up the freeway, then have the same dentist follow your care over time rather than starting fresh with someone new each visit.
Loud snoring and broken, unrefreshing sleep can be signs of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), where the airway repeatedly narrows or closes during the night. For people with mild-to-moderate OSA, and for those who find CPAP hard to live with, a custom oral appliance is a quieter, simpler way to get back to real rest. The appliance resembles a sturdy retainer, is worn only while you sleep, and gently holds your lower jaw forward to help keep the airway open.
This May Be Right If You
- Snore loudly or have been told you stop breathing during sleep
- Have been diagnosed with mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea
- Have tried CPAP but find the mask or hose hard to tolerate
- Wake up unrested, or want a portable option that travels well
What to Expect
- Consultation We talk through your history and symptoms and confirm a diagnosis from your sleep physician before anything else.
- 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 match your exact anatomy, not a one-size mold.
- Follow-up & refinement We fine-tune how it sits and check back with your sleep physician on how well 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 care: precise custom fitting, plain-language explanation, and steady coordination with your physician so your treatment stays safe and connected. Larkspur patients see the same dentist at every visit.
Serving Larkspur
Larkspur sits in southern Marin just off Highway 101, so reaching us is a quick run north up the freeway into downtown San Rafael, where we are at 1099 D Street, on the second floor in Suite 206. If your day already takes you along Magnolia Avenue in downtown Larkspur, through Marin Country Mart, or out to the Larkspur Landing ferry terminal, adding a sleep-appliance visit on the way up is easy to manage.
For ferry commuters, morning times let you stop in before or after the boat from Larkspur Landing. For parking, you will find street spots along D Street and the nearby blocks, plus several public lots a short walk away in downtown San Rafael. The short drive earns its keep because the same dentist follows your appliance from the first fitting through every follow-up.
Cost & Insurance
Oral appliances for diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea are often billed to medical insurance rather than dental, and coverage varies by plan. We are out of network with the dental PPOs but still bill your plan directly, and out-of-network plans often reimburse a good portion of covered services.
We give you an itemized estimate up front and talk through what documentation your sleep physician needs to provide. If you do not have insurance, our in-house membership takes 20% off restorative & major work. Call (415) 453-0744 to learn more.
Larkspur Sleep Apnea Questions
Where do Larkspur patients go for sleep apnea oral appliance therapy?
Our office is a short drive north on Highway 101 from Larkspur, in downtown San Rafael at 1099 D Street, Suite 206. From Magnolia Avenue or the Larkspur Landing ferry terminal it is a quick run up the freeway, so fitting a sleep appliance consultation into your week is simple. Dr. Steve fits the appliance and coordinates with your sleep physician.
Is an oral appliance an option instead of CPAP?
For many people it is. Oral appliance therapy is a recognized treatment for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea and for patients who can't tolerate CPAP. CPAP remains the standard for severe apnea. The appliance is mask-free, quiet, and easy to pack for travel. Dr. Steve coordinates with your sleep physician to confirm it suits you.
Do I need a sleep study before a Larkspur appointment?
Yes. A diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea from a sleep physician, usually from a sleep study, comes first. If you haven't been evaluated yet, we can help point you in the right direction and then coordinate your care once you make the short drive up 101.
Will my insurance help with a sleep appliance?
Oral appliances for diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea are often billed to medical insurance rather than dental, and coverage varies by plan. We give an itemized estimate and talk through what documentation your sleep physician needs to provide before you commit.
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.
Sleep and Breathe Easier
Ask about oral appliance therapy. We'll reach out within one business day.