Medical, Not Dental
Oral appliance therapy is an FDA-cleared medical treatment billed through your medical insurance — not dental.
Sleep Apnea Treatment Near Dana Point, Orange County
Finally sleep through the night — without a CPAP machine.
Whale-watching season, dawn patrol at Strands, coffee at the harbor — Dana Point mornings reward people who wake up rested. Our Irvine office is 22 minutes up the 5, and everything starts with a free 15-minute phone call with Thomas D'Acquisto. No referral needed.
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 Visit22 minutes from Dana Point
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options for Dana Point Residents
There's a particular irony to being exhausted in Dana Point, a town practically designed for early mornings — boats leaving the harbor at first light, surfers reading the report before sunrise, the Headlands trails empty and gold at 7 AM. If you're sleeping through your alarm instead, snoring through the night, or keeping a CPAP you quietly stopped using, consider a different explanation than age or the sea air: an estimated 1 in 4 adults has undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea. Our Irvine office at 14982 Sand Canyon Avenue, 22 minutes north on the 5, treats it with custom oral appliance therapy — a silent mouthpiece with no mask, hose, or power cord — and the whole process starts with one free phone call.
Learn more about how oral appliance therapy works or explore your CPAP alternatives.
Local Impact: An estimated 6,500 adults in Dana Point may have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, based on American Academy of Sleep Medicine prevalence data applied to the city's population of approximately 34,000. In a coastal community with a higher proportion of older residents, sleep apnea prevalence may exceed the national average.
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 Irvine 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 Dana Point Residents Choose Us
What justifies the drive from the coast? Start with the provider: Dr. Joseph Passamano, an AADSM Qualified Dentist, has sleep apnea himself and has worn a custom oral appliance nightly for years — his fittings and adjustments come from personal experience most providers simply don't have. Add the economics: he bills oral appliance therapy through your medical insurance rather than dental, an uncommon arrangement in Orange County that typically translates to much stronger coverage. Then subtract most of the driving — the first consultation with Thomas D'Acquisto, our Founder/Director with nearly 40 years in sleep medicine, is a free 15-minute phone call, and the sleep study happens in your own bed with a home testing device. Weekday hours let you pair the few in-office visits with other errands north.
40 Years Experience
Thomas D'Acquisto, Founder/Director
Doctor Uses OAT Himself
Dr. Passamano treats his own sleep apnea with an oral appliance 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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He took care of my tooth even though his office was closed and all his staff were gone. He even called the next morning to follow up. The world needs more doctors like Dr. Joe.
”— R.T., Irvine, CA
YelpYour Irvine Sleep Apnea Specialist
Dr. Joseph Passamano, DDS
My Dentist Joe
AADSM Qualified Dentist
Dr. Joseph Passamano is an AADSM Qualified Dentist who understands sleep apnea on a personal level — he has sleep apnea himself and uses oral appliances personally. This firsthand experience drives his commitment to helping patients find comfortable, effective alternatives to CPAP. He leads My Dentist Joe in Irvine, providing sleep apnea consultations, home sleep testing, and custom oral appliance therapy. Dr. Passamano bills through medical insurance, making treatment accessible for patients throughout Orange County.
Dr. Joseph Passamano treats his own sleep apnea with an oral appliance every night. He doesn't just prescribe the treatment — he lives with it.
AADSM Qualified Dentist
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Start with a free consultation with Thomas D'Acquisto. He'll review your situation and connect you with Dr. Joseph Passamano if treatment is right for you.
Ready to Sleep Better, Dana Point?
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 Dana Point Community
Dana Point life is organized around the water — the harbor and its ongoing revitalization, the Festival of Whales, Doheny's longboard lineups, the bluff trails through the Headlands Conservation Area, and evenings in the Lantern District. It's a community with a healthy share of retirees and empty-nesters, which matters medically: sleep apnea grows more common with age, and its symptoms are too often accepted as aging itself. They shouldn't be. Restored sleep changes energy, mood, blood pressure, and how many good mornings you actually get to use. For boaters especially, treatment fits the lifestyle — a custom oral appliance needs no electricity and stows in a pocket, aboard or ashore.
22 minutes from Dana Point
From Dana Point, take Pacific Coast Highway to the 5 north, exit at Sand Canyon Avenue, and turn right. The office is at 14982 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, CA 92618 — about 22 minutes from the harbor and the Lantern District.
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Sleep Apnea Treatment Across Orange County
Sleep apnea treatment is available for patients throughout the Orange County area from our Irvine office.
Tustin
8 minutes from Irvine
Lake Forest
8 minutes from Irvine
Newport Beach
12 minutes from Irvine
Costa Mesa
12 minutes from Irvine
Mission Viejo
12 minutes from Irvine
Laguna Hills
10 minutes from Irvine
Laguna Niguel
14 minutes from Irvine
Aliso Viejo
12 minutes from Irvine
Rancho Santa Margarita
15 minutes from Irvine
Laguna Beach
18 minutes from Irvine
Foothill Ranch
10 minutes from Irvine
Ladera Ranch
18 minutes from Irvine
San Juan Capistrano
20 minutes from Irvine
Huntington Beach
20 minutes from Irvine
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.