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Oral appliance therapy is an FDA-cleared medical treatment billed through your medical insurance — not dental.
Sleep Apnea Treatment Near Tustin, Orange County
Finally sleep through the night — without a CPAP machine.
From Old Town to Tustin Legacy, our Irvine office on Sand Canyon Avenue is about 8 minutes away. Start with a free 15-minute phone call with Thomas D'Acquisto — no referral needed — and find out whether a custom oral appliance could replace your CPAP for good.
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 Visit8 minutes from Tustin
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options for Tustin Residents
Maybe it's the morning headaches. Maybe you caught yourself drifting on the 55 coming home. Or maybe your spouse has started describing the moments when your breathing simply stops. Don't write it off as a busy season — an estimated 1 in 4 adults has undiagnosed sleep apnea, and Tustin's commuter households are no exception. If you've been looking for sleep apnea treatment in Tustin, the closest specialized option is our Irvine office at 14982 Sand Canyon Avenue, about 8 minutes south. We focus on one thing: treating obstructive sleep apnea and chronic snoring with custom oral appliances, a silent, comfortable alternative to CPAP. The first step is a free phone conversation, not an exam chair.
Learn more about how oral appliance therapy works or explore your CPAP alternatives.
Local Impact: An estimated 15,000 adults in Tustin may have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, based on American Academy of Sleep Medicine prevalence data applied to the city's population of approximately 80,000. Many attribute their fatigue to long commutes and demanding schedules rather than 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 Tustin Residents Choose Us
Two things set this office apart. First, Dr. Joseph Passamano, an AADSM Qualified Dentist, has sleep apnea himself and wears his own custom oral appliance every night — so when he fits and adjusts yours, he's drawing on personal experience, not just training. Second, he bills oral appliance therapy through your medical insurance, not your dental plan. Few Orange County providers can do that, and it typically means significantly better coverage for treatment. Before any of it, you'll talk with Thomas D'Acquisto, our Founder/Director with nearly 40 years in sleep medicine. His free 15-minute consultation covers your symptoms, your CPAP history if you have one, and your insurance — with zero pressure to move forward. Weekday hours Monday through Friday make appointments easy to fold into a workday.
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, Tustin?
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 Tustin Community
Tustin layers its eras like few Orange County cities: tree-lined streets and historic homes in Old Town, the massive blimp hangars anchoring the redeveloped Tustin Legacy, and The District drawing shoppers from across the county. Most residents log real freeway miles on the 5 and the 55 — and long drives are exactly where untreated sleep apnea turns dangerous, because drowsy driving is one of its most serious risks. The good news is that treatment doesn't complicate your routine. A custom sleep apnea mouthpiece works silently, needs no electricity, and travels in a pocket. Most patients improve in the first week.
8 minutes from Tustin
From Old Town Tustin, take the 5 south to the Sand Canyon Avenue exit and turn right — the office is at 14982 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, CA 92618. Prefer surface streets? Irvine Boulevard runs east and connects directly to Sand Canyon. Either way, plan on about 8 minutes.
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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.
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
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.