Quieter Nights, Better Rest
From Novato it is a straight drive south on Highway 101 to our office at 1099 D Street in downtown San Rafael, so the handful of visits an oral appliance takes are easy to keep without ever leaving the freeway. If loud snoring or restless, unrefreshing sleep is wearing on you or the person beside you, an appliance fitted here is a quiet path toward sleeping and breathing easier.
Snoring and interrupted sleep can be signs of obstructive sleep apnea, when the airway repeatedly narrows or closes during sleep. For many people with mild-to-moderate apnea, and for those who find a CPAP mask hard to live with, a custom oral appliance offers a gentler option. It looks like a sturdy retainer, is worn only while you sleep, and holds your lower jaw slightly forward to help keep the airway open. Dr. Steve fits it to your anatomy and coordinates with your sleep physician so your care stays connected rather than scattered across separate offices.
This May Be Right If You
- Snore loudly or have been told you stop breathing during sleep
- Have a diagnosis of mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea from a sleep physician
- Have tried CPAP but find the mask or hose hard to tolerate
- Wake up unrested, or want a portable, travel-friendly option you can pack in a bag
What to Expect
- Consultation We review your history and symptoms and confirm the diagnosis from your sleep physician before anything else.
- Physician coordination We work 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 built to your exact anatomy, not a one-size shape.
- Follow-up and refinement We adjust the fit over follow-up visits and check back with your sleep physician on how it is working.
Serving Novato
Novato is the largest city in northern Marin, sitting up 101 above San Rafael, and reaching us is simply a matter of pointing the car south on the freeway. There is no winding through neighborhoods or hunting for shortcuts. Whether you are coming from Old Town Novato along Grant Avenue, the family streets off Novato Boulevard, or the stores around Vintage Oaks, the 101 carries you most of the way to 1099 D Street, Suite 206, on the second floor in downtown San Rafael.
That easy run matters for sleep appliance care, because it takes a few short visits rather than one. The consultation, the fitting, and the follow-up adjustments are all kept under one roof with Dr. Steve, so a Novato patient drives the same straightforward stretch of freeway each time instead of bouncing between offices. For parking, you will find street parking along D Street and the nearby blocks, plus several public lots a short walk away.
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 approaches sleep appliance therapy the way he approaches all care: precise custom fitting, plain explanation of what is happening and why, and coordination with your physician so treatment stays safe and connected. He sees you himself at every visit, so the drive down from Novato buys real continuity.
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 an itemized estimate so you know what to expect before we begin.
We will talk through your situation and what documentation your sleep physician needs to provide. If you do not carry insurance, our in-house D is for Dental membership takes 20% off restorative & major work. Call (415) 453-0744 and we will walk you through it.
Sleep Apnea Questions
How far is sleep apnea treatment from Novato?
From Novato it is a straight drive south on Highway 101 to our office at 1099 D Street in downtown San Rafael. Whether you are starting near Old Town Novato on Grant Avenue or out by the Vintage Oaks shopping center, the freeway carries you most of the way, which makes the handful of fitting and follow-up visits for an oral appliance easy to keep.
Do I need a sleep study before coming in from Novato?
Yes. A diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea from a sleep physician, usually based on a sleep study, comes before oral appliance therapy. If you have not been evaluated yet, we can help point you in the right direction, then coordinate the appliance with your sleep team once you make the trip south on 101.
Is an oral appliance an alternative to CPAP for Novato patients?
For many people with mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea, and for those who cannot tolerate CPAP, a custom oral appliance is a recognized option. It is mask-free, quiet, and easy to travel with. Dr. Steve coordinates with your sleep physician to confirm it is appropriate for you before fitting one.
Will insurance cover 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 an itemized estimate and talk through what documentation your sleep physician will need to provide. Call (415) 453-0744 and we will walk you through it.
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.