Medical, Not Dental
Oral appliance therapy is an FDA-cleared medical treatment billed through your medical insurance — not dental.
Sleep Apnea Treatment Near Torrey Pines, San Diego
Finally sleep through the night — without a CPAP machine.
Whether you work on the biotech mesa or live in the neighborhoods around the reserve, our Sorrento Valley office is 7 minutes south on I-5. Get tested at home, skip the CPAP struggle, and start with a free consultation — no referral, no obligation.
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 Visit7 minutes from Torrey Pines
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options for Torrey Pines Residents
Torrey Pines is where San Diego does its deepest thinking — the Salk Institute, Scripps Research, and a mesa full of labs where focus is the whole job. Sleep apnea is the quiet enemy of that focus. If you snore loudly, wake exhausted after a full night in bed, or fight a CPAP machine that disrupts sleep more than it helps, it's worth knowing that sleep apnea treatment near Torrey Pines takes one exit on I-5: our Sorrento Valley office sits just off Sorrento Valley Road, 7 minutes south. We fit custom oral appliances that hold your airway open silently — no mask, no machine — and provide home sleep testing so diagnosis happens in your own bed. An estimated 1 in 4 adults in San Diego County has undiagnosed sleep apnea, and 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 8,000 adults in the Torrey Pines and surrounding coastal mesa area have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, based on American Academy of Sleep Medicine prevalence data applied to the area’s residential and working population.
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.
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
Book My Free Consultation
Or call/text +1 (888) 885-7369 to schedule your free consultation with Thomas
Why Torrey Pines Residents Choose Us
Torrey Pines professionals tend to research their options carefully, and that scrutiny is welcome here. Your first step is a free 15-minute consultation with Thomas D'Acquisto, our Founder/Director with nearly 40 years in sleep medicine, who reviews your symptoms and verifies your insurance before you commit to anything. Treatment comes from Dr. Andrew Gamache, a Diplomate of the International Academy of Sleep with over 14 years specializing in dental sleep medicine — and a nightly oral appliance wearer himself, treating his own sleep apnea with the same device he fits for patients. That firsthand experience shows in the details: how the appliance is titrated, how follow-ups are handled, how honestly the trade-offs versus CPAP are explained. Home sleep testing means no overnight lab stay, and our providers work with most major medical insurance carriers.
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
“
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
View Full ProfileSan Diego Sleep Therapy
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, Torrey Pines?
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 Torrey Pines Community
Torrey Pines pairs natural beauty with world-class science. Hikers climb the coastal bluffs of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, golfers chase tee times at the PGA-hosting Torrey Pines Golf Course, and the mesa above hums with biotech and pharma campuses. The people drawn here — researchers, executives, physicians, retirees — chose the area for a life that balances outdoor mornings with demanding careers. Untreated sleep apnea breaks that balance quietly, trading sharp mornings for brain fog and eroding cardiovascular health over years. Thousands of adults in the Torrey Pines area are living with it undiagnosed. Our Sorrento Valley office is 7 minutes south on I-5, and for professionals who board planes as often as they board conference calls, a custom oral appliance travels light: silent, pocket-sized, and independent of any power outlet.
7 minutes from Torrey Pines
From the Torrey Pines area, take I-5 South to the Sorrento Valley Road exit. Turn left onto Sorrento Valley Road, then left onto Oberlin Drive. Our office is at 5414 Oberlin Drive. If coming from Torrey Pines Road, head south to I-5 South for the same exit. The drive typically takes 7 minutes.
Get Directions →Learn More About Sleep Apnea Treatment
Symptoms & Signs
Snoring vs Sleep Apnea: How to Tell the Difference
Not all snoring is sleep apnea — and not everyone with sleep apnea snores loudly. Here is how to tell the difference and...
5 min readJun 5, 2025
Read Article: Snoring vs Sleep Apnea: How to Tell the DifferenceCPAP Alternatives
Why Am I Still Tired With CPAP? Common Causes and Fixes
Using CPAP nightly but still exhausted? Usage hours, pressure settings, mask leaks, and coexisting conditions are the us...
7 min readFeb 27, 2026
Read Article: Why Am I Still Tired With CPAP? Common Causes and FixesCPAP Alternatives
7 CPAP Side Effects and What to Do About Them
Dry mouth, mask leaks, skin irritation — CPAP side effects drive millions to quit. Here are the 7 most common problems a...
6 min readApr 10, 2025
Read Article: 7 CPAP Side Effects and What to Do About ThemSleep Apnea Treatment Near Torrey Pines: FAQs
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
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.