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Oral appliance therapy is an FDA-cleared medical treatment billed through your medical insurance — not dental.
Sleep Apnea Treatment Near Sabre Springs, San Diego
Finally sleep through the night — without a CPAP machine.
A quiet hillside neighborhood deserves quiet nights. If snoring, CPAP struggles, or unexplained exhaustion have followed you home to Sabre Springs, our Sorrento Valley office is about 15 minutes down I-15 — and the free consultation happens by phone.
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 Visit15 minutes from Sabre Springs
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options for Sabre Springs Residents
Sabre Springs was built for peace — hillside streets above the I-15 corridor, canyon views, a step removed from the busier suburbs below. But a peaceful neighborhood can't fix a noisy airway. If your snoring rattles the house, your CPAP sits unused, or you wake up as tired as you went to bed, obstructive sleep apnea may be the reason: an estimated 1 in 4 adults in San Diego County has it without a diagnosis. Sleep apnea treatment near Sabre Springs starts with a free phone call, continues with a home sleep test in your own bed, and — for most patients — ends with a custom oral appliance from our Sorrento Valley office, about 15 minutes down I-15. It holds your airway open silently: no mask, no machine, no electricity. 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 4,500 adults in Sabre Springs have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, based on American Academy of Sleep Medicine prevalence data applied to the community’s population of approximately 18,000 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 Sabre Springs Residents Choose Us
For Sabre Springs commuters, the structure of our process is the selling point: the expensive part of your time — driving somewhere to be told what you already suspected — is replaced by a free 15-minute phone consultation with Thomas D'Acquisto, our Founder/Director with nearly 40 years in sleep medicine. He reviews your sleep history, verifies your insurance, and lays out your options honestly before you ever make the drive. Clinical care comes from Dr. Andrew Gamache, a Diplomate of the International Academy of Sleep with over 14 years in dental sleep medicine — and a patient himself, wearing an oral appliance every night to manage his own sleep apnea. Home sleep testing means no overnight lab visit, and we accept Medicare, TRICARE, and most major medical insurance.
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, Sabre Springs?
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 Sabre Springs Community
Sabre Springs occupies the hillsides east of I-15 between Rancho Penasquitos and Poway — winding streets, elevated views, Poway Unified schools, and pocket parks like Sabre Springs Park connecting the neighborhood's trail spurs. Almost everyone here knows the I-15 rhythm: south in the morning toward Sorrento Valley, Kearny Mesa, or downtown, north again at dusk. That commute is exactly where untreated sleep apnea turns from a nuisance into a hazard — drowsy driving is one of its most serious consequences, and for the estimated 4,500+ Sabre Springs adults with the condition undiagnosed, the morning grogginess and lapses in focus aren't character flaws, they're symptoms. Our Sorrento Valley office sits along that same commute, about 15 minutes southwest, and an oral appliance suits the commuter's life: silent, portable, and ready every night with zero setup.
15 minutes from Sabre Springs
From Sabre Springs, take I-15 South to the Mira Mesa Boulevard exit. Head west on Mira Mesa Boulevard, then turn left onto Sorrento Valley Road and right onto Oberlin Drive. Our office is at 5414 Oberlin Drive. You can also take Sabre Springs Parkway south to Poway Road, then west to I-15. The drive typically takes 15 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.
La Jolla
8 minutes from Sorrento Valley
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
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.