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Oral appliance therapy is an FDA-cleared medical treatment billed through your medical insurance — not dental.
Sleep Apnea Treatment Near La Jolla, San Diego
Finally sleep through the night — without a CPAP machine.
If snoring, CPAP frustration, or unexplained exhaustion is stealing your nights, help is 8 minutes away. Our Sorrento Valley office serves La Jolla with custom oral appliance therapy and home sleep testing — and it all starts with a free phone consultation.
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 La Jolla
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options for La Jolla Residents
La Jolla runs on sharp minds — researchers at UCSD and the Salk Institute, physicians at Scripps, executives on the Torrey Pines biotech mesa. Untreated sleep apnea dulls all of it. If you wake unrefreshed, snore loudly, or have a CPAP gathering dust in the closet, you are far from alone: an estimated 1 in 4 adults in San Diego County has undiagnosed sleep apnea. Sleep apnea treatment near La Jolla doesn't require a hospital sleep lab or another specialist runaround. Our Sorrento Valley office — a quick drive east on Genesee Avenue or north on I-5 to the Sorrento Valley Road exit — provides custom oral appliance therapy: a precision-fitted mouthpiece that holds your airway open while you sleep. No mask, no hose, no noise. Most medical insurance covers treatment, including Medicare and TRICARE.
Learn more about how oral appliance therapy works or explore your CPAP alternatives.
Local Impact: An estimated 10,000 adults in La Jolla have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, based on American Academy of Sleep Medicine prevalence data applied to the community’s population of approximately 47,000 residents.
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 Sorrento Valley 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 La Jolla Residents Choose Us
Everything begins with a free 15-minute phone consultation with Thomas D'Acquisto, our Founder/Director with nearly 40 years in sleep medicine. Thomas listens to your situation, reviews your insurance, and gives you a straight answer about whether treatment makes sense — no pressure, no sales pitch. When it does, he connects you with Dr. Andrew Gamache, a Diplomate of the International Academy of Sleep with over 14 years specializing in dental sleep medicine. Here's what La Jolla patients tend to remember most: Dr. Gamache treats his own sleep apnea with an oral appliance every single night. He doesn't just prescribe the treatment — he lives with it. We verify your insurance coverage before your first clinical appointment, provide home sleep testing so you never need an overnight lab stay, and 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 Sorrento Valley 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, La Jolla?
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 La Jolla Community
La Jolla is one of Southern California's most coveted coastal communities — home to UC San Diego, the Salk Institute, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and the biotech corridor along Torrey Pines Mesa. The village along Prospect Street draws visitors for its galleries and restaurants, while Bird Rock, Windansea, and La Jolla Shores attract professionals, retirees, and families who build their lives around the ocean. That active, outdoor lifestyle is exactly what untreated sleep apnea quietly erodes: for the estimated 10,000+ La Jolla adults living with the condition undiagnosed, chronic fatigue, morning headaches, and rising cardiovascular risk accumulate year after year. Our Sorrento Valley office is 8 minutes east via Genesee Avenue or I-5, and a custom oral appliance suits the way La Jolla lives — silent for your partner, small enough for a carry-on, and ready wherever you travel.
8 minutes from La Jolla
From La Jolla, take Genesee Avenue north to I-5 North, then exit at Sorrento Valley Road. Turn right onto Sorrento Valley Road, then left onto Oberlin Drive. Our office is at 5414 Oberlin Drive. Alternatively, take Torrey Pines Road to I-5 North for the same exit. The drive typically takes 8 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 Sorrento Valley office.
University City
5 minutes from Sorrento Valley
Torrey Pines
7 minutes from Sorrento Valley
Mira Mesa
8 minutes from Sorrento Valley
Del Mar
10 minutes from Sorrento Valley
Carmel Valley
10 minutes from Sorrento Valley
Kearny Mesa
10 minutes from Sorrento Valley
Rancho Penasquitos
12 minutes from Sorrento Valley
Scripps Ranch
14 minutes from Sorrento Valley
Poway
18 minutes from Sorrento Valley
Solana Beach
15 minutes from Sorrento Valley
Carmel Mountain Ranch
12 minutes from Sorrento Valley
Sabre Springs
15 minutes from Sorrento Valley
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.