Quieter Nights, a Short Drive South
For Marinwood patients, oral appliance therapy is a straight shot south on 101 to our office at 1099 D Street in downtown San Rafael. You can fold the visit into a commute or a weekend errand into town, and the appliance itself is small enough to travel with once it's made.
Loud snoring and broken, unrefreshing sleep can be signs of obstructive sleep apnea, when the airway narrows or closes over and over during 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 quieter, simpler way back to rest. It looks like a sturdy retainer, you wear it only while you sleep, and it gently holds the lower jaw forward to keep the airway open.
This May Be Right If You
- Snore loudly or have been told you stop breathing in your 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 quiet, travel-friendly option for nights away from home
What to Expect
- Consultation We sit down with your history and symptoms and confirm the diagnosis from your sleep physician before anything is made.
- Physician coordination We work alongside your sleep team to make sure an oral appliance is a sound fit for your particular case.
- Custom fitting We take impressions and have your appliance built to your exact anatomy, so it sits comfortably and does its job.
- Follow-up & refinement We fine-tune the fit over a few visits and check back with your sleep physician on how it's working for you.
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 every part of care, with a precise custom fit, a plain explanation of what's happening, and steady coordination with your physician so your treatment stays safe and connected. Marinwood patients see the same dentist each visit, not a rotating roster.
Serving Marinwood
Marinwood sits a bit farther up 101, so reaching us is a straight run south on the freeway to central San Rafael. For a commuter community, that's an easy stop to fold into a drive you're likely already making, and many Marinwood patients book a morning appliance check on their way into town. If you live near Marinwood Plaza, Miller Creek, or the Marinwood Community Center, you're a quick trip down 101 from sleep care.
To find us, hop on Highway 101 south, exit into central San Rafael, and continue to 1099 D Street. We're on the second floor in Suite 206, with street parking along D Street and public parking lots a short walk away in downtown San Rafael. Because sleep apnea care also lives under the same roof as the rest of your dentistry, the short drive can cover a cleaning or a nightguard fitting in the same visit.
Cost & Insurance
Oral appliances for diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea are often billed to medical insurance rather than dental, and coverage varies by plan.
We'll talk through your situation and what documentation your sleep physician needs to provide, and we give you an itemized estimate before treatment begins. Call (415) 453-0744 to learn more.
Sleep Apnea Questions
How far is sleep apnea treatment from Marinwood?
It's a short drive south. From Marinwood you take 101 straight down to our office at 1099 D Street in downtown San Rafael, easy to fold into a commute. Whether you're near Marinwood Plaza, Miller Creek, or the Marinwood Community Center, you're a quick run from oral appliance care.
Do I need a sleep study before I drive down from Marinwood?
Yes. A diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea from a sleep physician, usually based on a sleep study, comes first. If you haven't been evaluated, we can help point you in the right direction, then coordinate your appliance care with your sleep team once you head down 101.
Is an oral appliance an option if CPAP hasn't worked for me?
It can be. Oral appliance therapy is a recognized option for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea and for people who can't tolerate CPAP. It's quiet, mask-free, and easy to travel with. Dr. Steve coordinates with your sleep physician to confirm it's appropriate for you.
Will my insurance cover an oral appliance?
Oral appliances for diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea are often billed to medical insurance rather than dental, and coverage varies by plan. We'll talk through your situation and the documentation your sleep physician needs to provide, and give you an itemized estimate before anything begins.
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.