Medical, Not Dental
Oral appliance therapy is an FDA-cleared medical treatment billed through your medical insurance — not dental.
Sleep Apnea Treatment Near Newport Beach, Orange County
Finally sleep through the night — without a CPAP machine.
You manage your career, your portfolio, and your health with intention — sleep deserves the same. Our Irvine office is 12 minutes inland via the 73, led by a provider who wears the same custom oral appliance he prescribes. Free 15-minute consultation, 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 Visit12 minutes from Newport Beach
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options for Newport Beach Residents
Newport Beach runs on performance — closing deals over lunch at Fashion Island, early rounds at the club, harbor mornings that start before sunrise. So when the energy fades, most people blame the calendar or the years. But for an estimated 1 in 4 adults, the real cause is obstructive sleep apnea, and it's treatable without a machine on the nightstand. Our Irvine office on Sand Canyon Avenue offers custom oral appliance therapy: a precision-fitted mouthpiece that holds your airway open silently while you sleep. No mask, no hose, no hum. For anyone weighing CPAP alternatives in Newport Beach, it's a 12-minute drive via the 73, and the entire process starts with a free phone call.
Learn more about how oral appliance therapy works or explore your CPAP alternatives.
Local Impact: An estimated 16,000 adults in Newport Beach may have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, based on American Academy of Sleep Medicine prevalence data. In an affluent community where high performance is the norm, many residents don't connect their declining energy and focus to a treatable breathing disorder.
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 Newport Beach Residents Choose Us
Discretion and standards matter here, and this practice delivers both. Dr. Joseph Passamano is an AADSM Qualified Dentist who has obstructive sleep apnea himself — he wears a custom oral appliance every night, travels with it, and fine-tunes patients' devices with the judgment that only daily personal use builds. Coverage works differently here too: he bills treatment as medical care through your health insurance rather than as a dental claim, an advantage that matters especially for PPO holders. Your first conversation is a free 15-minute consultation with Thomas D'Acquisto, our Founder/Director with nearly 40 years in sleep medicine — a straightforward review of your symptoms, history, and coverage. And the appliance itself suits a life in motion: it fits in a toiletry bag for Cabo, the desert, or a red-eye to New York.
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, Newport Beach?
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 Newport Beach Community
From the Balboa Peninsula to Newport Coast, this is a community of professionals, business owners, and active retirees who invest seriously in health and quality of life — yet sleep apnea hides in plain sight here, because its symptoms look like ordinary executive wear-and-tear: flagging focus, afternoon fatigue, a shorter fuse. Snoring is often the only visible sign, and it's usually a partner who finally says something. The fix doesn't have to disrupt anything. Our office sits just inland, an easy run up the 73 or Jamboree, and a custom oral appliance is the rare medical treatment that's completely invisible in daily life.
12 minutes from Newport Beach
From Newport Beach, take the 73 Toll Road north to the 5 south, exit Sand Canyon Avenue, and turn right — the office is at 14982 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, CA 92618, about 12 minutes from Fashion Island. Jamboree Road to the 405 south and the 133 works as a toll-free alternative.
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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
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
Dana Point
22 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.