Quieter Nights, a Short Trip Away
If you live in Santa Venetia and loud snoring or restless, unrefreshing sleep has you worried, treatment is closer than you might think. From the Civic Center neighborhood, it is a quick run down North San Pedro Road to our office at 1099 D Street in downtown San Rafael, so a fitting and the follow-up visits fit around your week instead of taking it over.
Loud snoring and sleep that never quite leaves you rested can be signs of obstructive sleep apnea, when the airway narrows or closes again and again through the night. 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 gentler way back to real rest. It looks like a sturdy retainer, it is worn only while you sleep, and it holds your lower jaw forward just enough to help 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 you can pack in a bag
What to Expect
- Consultation We sit down with your history and symptoms and confirm the diagnosis from your sleep physician.
- Physician coordination We work with your sleep team so everyone agrees an oral appliance is the right fit for you.
- Custom fitting We take impressions and have your appliance built to your exact anatomy, not a one-size mold.
- Follow-up & refinement We fine-tune how it feels 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 care: a precise custom fit, a plain-language explanation of what is happening and why, and steady coordination with your physician so your treatment stays safe and connected. You see the same dentist at every visit, not a rotating lineup.
Serving Santa Venetia
Santa Venetia is one of the closest neighborhoods to our chair, which matters more than usual for sleep appliance care, because this is not a one-and-done visit. There is the fitting, then a few follow-ups to refine how the appliance feels and works, so being only minutes away keeps the whole process easy.
From Santa Venetia, take North San Pedro Road past the Marin County Civic Center to Highway 101, head south a short stretch into San Rafael, and continue to 1099 D Street. We are on the second floor in Suite 206. If you are near the Civic Center, McInnis Park, or the Gallinas Creek waterways, your fitting and follow-up visits are a short trip rather than a project. There is street parking along D Street and the surrounding blocks, plus several public lots a short walk away in downtown San Rafael.
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, give you an itemized estimate, and explain what documentation your sleep physician needs to provide. We also offer flexible in-office payment options. Call (415) 453-0744 to learn more.
Sleep Apnea Questions
How far is sleep apnea treatment from Santa Venetia?
It is a short trip. From Santa Venetia, head down North San Pedro Road past the Marin County Civic Center to our office at 1099 D Street in downtown San Rafael. Whether you are near the Civic Center, McInnis Park, or the Gallinas Creek waterways, you are only minutes from your fitting and follow-up visits.
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 live near Santa Venetia and have not been evaluated yet, we can help point you in the right direction and then coordinate your appliance with your sleep team.
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 people who cannot tolerate CPAP. It is mask-free, quiet, and easy to travel with. Dr. Steve coordinates with your sleep physician to confirm an appliance is appropriate for you.
Will my insurance help with 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 will talk through your situation, give you an itemized estimate, and explain what documentation your sleep physician needs to provide.
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.
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