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Oral appliance therapy is an FDA-cleared medical treatment billed through your medical insurance — not dental.
Sleep Apnea Treatment Near Mission Hills, San Diego
Finally sleep through the night — without a CPAP machine.
From the village at Fort Stockton and Washington, our Hillcrest office is five minutes east. One free phone call with Thomas D'Acquisto is all it takes to learn whether a custom oral appliance, a home sleep test, or better CPAP support is your right next step.
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 Visit5 minutes from Mission Hills
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options for Mission Hills Residents
Snoring loud enough to carry through a 1920s Craftsman is more than an annoyance. It's often the first sign of obstructive sleep apnea, which an estimated 1 in 4 San Diego County adults has without knowing it. If you live in Mission Hills and wake unrefreshed, nod off reading in the evening, or have been told you gasp in your sleep, getting tested is simpler than you might think. Our Hillcrest office sits five minutes east on Washington Street and offers home sleep testing plus custom oral appliance therapy: a quiet, custom-fitted mouthpiece that treats sleep apnea without a mask or machine. Most medical insurance covers it, including Medicare and TRICARE.
Learn more about how oral appliance therapy works or explore your CPAP alternatives.
Local Impact: An estimated 83,000 adults in central San Diego neighborhoods — including Mission Hills, Hillcrest, and Bankers Hill — have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, based on American Academy of Sleep Medicine prevalence data applied to local census figures.
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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Why Mission Hills Residents Choose Us
Mission Hills residents tend to do their homework before calling anyone, so here is the straight version. Your first step is a free 15-minute phone consultation with Thomas D'Acquisto, our Founder and Director. Thomas has worked in sleep medicine for 40 years — he founded a CPAP-exclusive equipment company back in 1995 — so his guidance is honest whether the answer is an oral appliance, a better CPAP setup, or simply a home sleep test to see where you stand. When treatment makes sense, he connects you with Dr. Andrew Gamache, a Diplomate of the International Academy of Sleep who treats his own sleep apnea with an oral appliance every night. Your insurance is verified before your first appointment, and we accept Medicare, TRICARE, and most major medical plans.
40 Years Experience
Thomas D'Acquisto, Founder/Director
Doctor Uses OAT Himself
Dr. 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, Mission Hills?
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 the Mission Hills Community
Mission Hills is a neighborhood people settle into for good: Spanish Revival and Craftsman homes above the canyons, the shops and restaurants along Fort Stockton Drive, the quiet green of Pioneer Park. Many residents are at the stage of life when sleep apnea risk climbs — and when untreated apnea does its worst cardiovascular damage. If you've been putting off the conversation about your snoring, a five-minute drive down Washington Street is a small price for sleeping soundly again. And because an oral appliance is completely silent, your bedroom stays as peaceful as your street.
5 minutes from Mission Hills
From Mission Hills, head east on Washington Street for about 1.5 miles. Our Hillcrest office is at 306 Walnut Avenue — just south of University Avenue near the intersection with 6th Avenue. Street parking and metered spots are available. The drive typically takes 5 minutes.
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Sleep Apnea Treatment Across San Diego
Sleep apnea treatment is available for patients throughout the San Diego area from our Hillcrest office.
North Park
7 minutes from Hillcrest
Bankers Hill
5 minutes from Hillcrest
University Heights
5 minutes from Hillcrest
Normal Heights
8 minutes from Hillcrest
South Park
8 minutes from Hillcrest
Mission Valley
10 minutes from Hillcrest
Pacific Beach
12 minutes from Hillcrest
Downtown San Diego
8 minutes from Hillcrest
Old Town
7 minutes from Hillcrest
Kensington
8 minutes from Hillcrest
Golden Hill
8 minutes from Hillcrest
Clairemont
12 minutes from Hillcrest
Ocean Beach
12 minutes from Hillcrest
Point Loma
14 minutes from Hillcrest
Bay Park
10 minutes from Hillcrest
Linda Vista
11 minutes from Hillcrest
City Heights
10 minutes from Hillcrest
La Mesa
15 minutes from Hillcrest
College Area
14 minutes from Hillcrest
Talmadge
10 minutes from Hillcrest
Lemon Grove
16 minutes from Hillcrest
Coronado
15 minutes from Hillcrest
Bay Ho
9 minutes from Hillcrest
Take the First Step Tonight
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.