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Oral appliance therapy is an FDA-cleared medical treatment billed through your medical insurance — not dental.
Sleep Apnea Treatment in Hillcrest, San Diego
Finally sleep through the night — without a CPAP machine.
Dr. Andrew Gamache, DDS, D-IAOS — serving central San Diego from the heart of Hillcrest. Oral appliance therapy and Solea. Most major medical insurance accepted.
Free 15-minute consultation with Thomas D'Acquisto, Sleep Director — even at 2am when you can't sleep
5/5 StarsBoard-Certified Sleep SpecialistInsurance Verified Before First VisitFree Consultation
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options in Hillcrest
Our Hillcrest office on Walnut Avenue brings expert sleep apnea care to the center of San Diego. Dr. Andrew Gamache offers custom oral appliance therapy and Solea here with the same personalized approach as our Sorrento Valley location. Set in Hillcrest's walkable urban village beside Balboa Park, the office is an easy trip for patients throughout central San Diego — from North Park and Mission Hills to Bankers Hill and University Heights.
Learn more about how oral appliance therapy works or explore your CPAP alternatives.
Local Impact: Central San Diego neighborhoods like Hillcrest, North Park, and Mission Hills have a combined population of over 150,000 residents. With sleep apnea affecting roughly 1 in 5 adults, thousands of your neighbors may be living with undiagnosed sleep-disordered breathing.
Why Treating Sleep Apnea Matters
Untreated obstructive sleep apnea doesn't just rob you of sleep — it increases your risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, and motor vehicle accidents. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine estimates that untreated sleep apnea costs the U.S. economy $149.6 billion annually in healthcare costs and lost productivity. The sooner you get tested, the sooner you can protect your health — and start waking up rested.
How Sleep Apnea Treatment Works
Three simple steps — starting with a free conversation, not a sales pitch.
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Free Phone Consultation with our Founder/Director
Start with a free 15-minute consultation with Thomas D'Acquisto, our Founder/Director with 40 years of experience. He'll review your symptoms, answer your questions, and determine your best next step. No pressure, no commitment — call or text +1 (888) 885-7369.
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Try an at Home Sleep Study
If a sleep study is needed, we provide an FDA-cleared home sleep test. Pick up the device from our Hillcrest office, sleep with it one night in your own bed, and have results reviewed by a board-certified sleep physician within days. No overnight lab visit.
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Experience Restful Sleep & Improved Quality of Life
Thomas connects you with the right specialist for your needs. For most patients, that's a custom-fitted oral appliance — silent, portable, and covered by most medical insurance. Most patients notice improvement within the first week.
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Or call/text +1 (888) 885-7369 to schedule your free consultation with Thomas
Why Choose Our Hillcrest Office
Our Hillcrest office puts advanced dental sleep medicine within easy reach of central San Diego. Dr. Gamache holds the Diplomate credential from the International Academy of Sleep — the highest level of certification in the field — and treats his own sleep apnea with an oral appliance, so he brings firsthand insight most providers simply can't. His team handles insurance verification and pre-authorization so you can focus on getting better sleep.
40 Years Experience
Thomas D'Acquisto, Founder/Director
Doctor Uses OAT Himself
Dr. Andrew Gamache treats his own sleep apnea nightly
Insurance First
We verify coverage before your first visit
No Pushy Sales Process
Free consultation — zero pressure, zero commitment
Struggling with CPAP? You Have Options
If you've been diagnosed with sleep apnea and prescribed a CPAP machine but can't tolerate it, you're not alone. Research shows that 30–50% of CPAP users abandon therapy within the first year. The mask discomfort, air leaks, noise, dry mouth, and claustrophobia are real — and they're the reason millions of people live with untreated sleep apnea.
Oral appliance therapy is an FDA-cleared alternative that the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends as a first-line treatment for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, and as an option for severe cases when CPAP is not tolerated. It's a custom-fitted mouthpiece — similar to a retainer — that gently repositions your jaw to keep your airway open. No mask, no machine, no noise.
CPAP
- —Mask and headgear required
- —Machine noise
- —Requires electricity
- —50–60% adherence rate
- —Dry mouth and skin irritation common
Oral Appliance
- Custom-fitted mouthpiece
- Completely silent
- No electricity needed
- ~90% adherence rate
- Fits in your pocket for travel
Already have a CPAP diagnosis? You don't need a new sleep study to switch to an oral appliance. Learn why 50–60% of CPAP users quit within a year. Call Thomas at +1 (888) 885-7369 to discuss your options.
What Patients Are Saying
5/5 Stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I went from severe sleep apnea to a normal level of 0.9 AHI with my custom fitted mouth piece. This was a huge game changer! More importantly, I feel the best I've ever felt!
”— M.L.
GoogleYour Hillcrest Sleep Apnea Specialist
Dr. Andrew Gamache, DDS, D-IAOS
San Diego Sleep Therapy
Diplomate, International Academy of Sleep
Dr. Andrew Gamache is a Diplomate of the International Academy of Sleep and an AADSM Qualified Dentist with over 14 years of experience in dental sleep medicine. Dr. Gamache understands sleep apnea firsthand — he has sleep apnea himself and uses oral appliance therapy personally. This gives him a unique perspective when working with patients to find the most comfortable and effective treatment. He leads San Diego Sleep Therapy with locations in Sorrento Valley and Hillcrest, providing comprehensive CPAP alternative solutions including oral appliance therapy and Solea.
Dr. Andrew Gamache treats his own sleep apnea with an oral appliance every night. He doesn't just prescribe the treatment — he lives with it.
Diplomate, International Academy of Sleep (D-IAOS)AADSM Qualified Dentist14+ years in Dental Sleep Medicine
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Start with a free consultation with Thomas D'Acquisto. He'll review your situation and connect you with Dr. Andrew Gamache if treatment is right for you.
Ready to Sleep Better in Hillcrest?
Start with a free consultation with Thomas D’Acquisto — he’ll review your situation and connect you with the right specialist. Call or text +1 (888) 885-7369.
INSURANCE & COVERAGE
We Accept PPOs, Medicare, and TRICARE
Oral appliance therapy is FDA-cleared and billed through your medical insurance — not dental. For other plans, our team verifies your specific benefits at no cost, before anything begins.
PPOsMedicareTRICARE
We Handle Everything
Verification, prior authorization, claims, and reimbursement — our team manages the paperwork so you don’t have to.
Verified Before You Commit
We check your specific coverage and explain your benefits before anything begins. No surprises.
Serving Hillcrest and Surrounding Areas
Our Hillcrest office conveniently serves patients from across the region.
North Park
7 minutes drive
Mission Hills
5 minutes drive
Bankers Hill
5 minutes drive
University Heights
5 minutes drive
Normal Heights
8 minutes drive
South Park
8 minutes drive
Mission Valley (10 minutes)Pacific Beach (12 minutes)Downtown San Diego (8 minutes)Old Town (7 minutes)Kensington (8 minutes)Golden Hill (8 minutes)
Also serving: Clairemont, Ocean Beach, Point Loma, Bay Park, Linda Vista, City Heights, La Mesa, College Area, Talmadge, Lemon Grove, Coronado, Bay Ho
About Our Hillcrest Location
Hillcrest is one of San Diego's most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods, bordered by Balboa Park to the east and Mission Hills to the west. Our office on Walnut Avenue is centrally located near the UCSD Medical Center Hillcrest campus and just minutes from the San Diego Zoo. Patients from North Park, Mission Hills, Bankers Hill, University Heights, Normal Heights, South Park, and Downtown San Diego all find our Hillcrest location convenient and accessible.
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Call or text Thomas D’Acquisto at +1 (888) 885-7369 — even at 2am when you can’t sleep. Or book your free consultation online.