Quieter Nights, Closer Than You Think
If you live in Ross and are tired of loud snoring or restless, unrefreshing sleep, oral appliance therapy is a short drive away. From Ross you follow Sir Francis Drake Boulevard east out of the Ross Valley into downtown San Rafael, where we sit at 1099 D Street, Suite 206. That puts the consultation, the fitting, and the follow-up visits well within a day you are probably already making.
Loud snoring and breathing that stops and starts overnight can be signs of obstructive sleep apnea, when the airway repeatedly narrows or closes during sleep. For many people with mild-to-moderate sleep apnea, and for those who find CPAP hard to live with, a custom oral appliance is a quieter, more comfortable way to rest. It looks like a sturdy retainer, it is worn only while you sleep, and there is no mask and no hose.
This May Be Right If You
- Snore loudly enough to wake a partner, or have been told you stop breathing in your sleep
- Have a diagnosis of mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea from a sleep physician
- Have tried CPAP and found the mask, the hose, or the noise hard to stay with
- Wake up unrested, or want something quiet and portable you can take when you travel
How a Fitting Works
The appliance gently holds your lower jaw forward so the airway stays open through the night. Dr. Steve fits it precisely to your anatomy and stays in touch with your sleep physician, so your care is connected rather than handed back and forth. Here is how a typical course of treatment goes.
- Consultation We sit down with your history and symptoms and confirm the diagnosis your sleep physician has already made.
- Physician coordination We work with your sleep team to make sure an oral appliance is the right fit for your case.
- Custom fitting We take impressions and have your appliance built to match your exact bite and jaw.
- Follow-up & refinement We adjust how it sits over a few visits 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 there. He treats sleep appliance therapy the way he treats every kind of care, with a precise custom fit, a plain explanation of what is happening, and steady coordination with your physician so treatment stays safe and joined up. Visits are unhurried, which suits how Ross tends to do most things.
Serving Ross
From Ross, our office is a short drive east on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, out of the Ross Valley and into downtown San Rafael at 1099 D Street. It is the same road you already take for errands and school runs, so a sleep consultation or a quick fit adjustment slots into a day you are likely making anyway. The quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods around Ross Common and the Marin Art and Garden Center are all within easy reach.
Ross is a small, established town where people stay put and value a steady hand, and that suits how we practice. You see Dr. Steve Truman at every visit, he learns your history, and a sleep appliance gets the unhurried fitting and the careful follow-up it actually needs, rather than being rushed. We are on the second floor in Suite 206, with street parking along D Street and several public lots a short walk away.
Cost & Insurance
Oral appliances for diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea are often billed to medical insurance rather than dental, and coverage varies by plan.
We will talk through your situation and what documentation your sleep physician needs to provide, and we give an itemized estimate so you know where you stand before we begin. Call (415) 453-0744 to learn more.
Sleep Apnea Questions from Ross
How far is sleep apnea treatment from Ross?
It is a short drive. From Ross you take Sir Francis Drake Boulevard east out of the Ross Valley into downtown San Rafael, where we sit at 1099 D Street, Suite 206. Whether you are near Ross Common or the Marin Art and Garden Center, fitting an appliance and the follow-up visits sits easily within a day you are likely already making.
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 first. If you have not been evaluated yet, we can help point you in the right direction, then coordinate your care with your sleep team so a Ross patient keeps everything connected.
Is an oral appliance an option if CPAP has not worked for me?
Often, yes. Oral appliance therapy is a recognized option for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea and for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP. It is mask-free, quiet, and easy to travel with. Dr. Steve coordinates with your sleep physician to confirm it is appropriate before fitting one.
Will insurance cover a sleep apnea appliance for a Ross patient?
Oral appliances for diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea are often billed to medical insurance rather than dental insurance, and coverage varies by plan. We will talk through your situation and what documentation your sleep physician needs to provide, and we give an itemized estimate so you know where you stand before we begin.
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, a short drive east from Ross. We'll reach out within one business day.