Quieter Nights, Closer to Home
If you live in Terra Linda and snoring or restless, unrefreshing sleep has become a nightly thing, help is a short drive away. From Terra Linda you head down Las Gallinas Avenue toward downtown San Rafael to reach us at 1099 D Street, Suite 206, so a sleep-appliance consultation fits around the school run and the workday.
Loud snoring and interrupted sleep can be signs of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), where the airway repeatedly narrows or closes during the night. For many people with mild-to-moderate OSA, and for those who find CPAP hard to live with, a custom oral appliance is a quieter, more comfortable way back to real rest.
The appliance looks like a sturdy retainer and is worn only while you sleep. It gently holds your lower jaw forward to help keep the airway open. Dr. Steve fits it to your anatomy and works alongside your sleep physician so your care stays connected rather than scattered across offices.
This May Be Right If You
- Snore loudly, or your partner has noticed you stop breathing in your sleep
- Have a diagnosis of mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea
- Have tried CPAP but struggle with the mask, the hose, or the noise
- Wake up tired no matter how long you were in bed
- Want something small and travel-friendly you can pack without a machine
What to Expect
- Consultation We sit down with your history and symptoms and confirm the diagnosis from your sleep physician.
- Physician coordination We connect with your sleep team to make sure an oral appliance is the right fit for your situation.
- Custom fitting We take impressions and have your appliance made to your exact anatomy, not a one-size-fits-all tray.
- Follow-up and refinement We fine-tune the fit over follow-up visits and check back with your sleep physician on how it's 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's happening in your airway, and real coordination with your physician so treatment stays safe and joined up. Terra Linda patients see the same dentist each visit, not a rotating cast.
Cost and 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 PPO plans often cover a good portion of covered services.
We give you an itemized estimate up front and walk through what documentation your sleep physician will need to provide. If you don't have insurance, our in-house D is for Dental membership takes 20% off restorative & major work. Call (415) 453-0744 and we'll talk it through.
Serving Terra Linda
Of all the neighborhoods we see, Terra Linda is one of the closest to our chair. From home you follow Las Gallinas Avenue down toward central San Rafael and continue to 1099 D Street, where we're on the second floor in Suite 206. Whether you're coming from near the Terra Linda Shopping Center, Freitas Parkway, Northgate, or Terra Linda High School, the trip for a sleep-appliance consultation is only a few minutes.
For parking, there is street parking along D Street and the surrounding blocks, plus several public lots a short walk away in downtown San Rafael. Because we're so close, it's easy to come in for the fitting and the follow-up visits without rearranging your whole day.
Sleep Apnea Questions
How far is sleep apnea treatment from Terra Linda?
Not far at all. Our office at 1099 D Street, Suite 206 is a short drive down Las Gallinas Avenue from Terra Linda into downtown San Rafael. If you live near the Terra Linda Shopping Center, Freitas Parkway, Northgate, or the high school, an oral appliance consultation is only a few minutes away.
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 haven't been evaluated yet, we can help point you in the right direction and then coordinate your care with your sleep team.
Is an oral appliance an option if CPAP hasn't worked for me?
Often, yes. Oral appliance therapy is a recognized option for mild-to-moderate OSA and for people who can't tolerate CPAP. It's a quiet, mask-free device that's easy to travel with. Dr. Steve coordinates with your sleep physician to confirm it's appropriate for you.
Will my 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.
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.