Medical, Not Dental
Oral appliance therapy is an FDA-cleared medical treatment billed through your medical insurance — not dental.
Sleep Apnea Treatment Near University City, San Diego
Finally sleep through the night — without a CPAP machine.
Five minutes north on Genesee Avenue, our Sorrento Valley office helps UTC-area residents solve snoring, CPAP intolerance, and undiagnosed sleep apnea. No referral needed — start with a free 15-minute 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 Visit5 minutes from University City
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options for University City Residents
Between UCSD deadlines, hospital shifts at UC San Diego Health, and the daily churn of one of the city's densest neighborhoods, University City residents can't afford to run on broken sleep. Yet many do, without knowing why. An estimated 1 in 4 adults in San Diego County has undiagnosed sleep apnea — and the classic signs, like loud snoring, waking unrefreshed, or nodding off in afternoon meetings, are easy to blame on stress. If you're looking for sleep apnea treatment near University City, our Sorrento Valley office is 5 minutes north on Genesee Avenue, right off I-5 at Sorrento Valley Road. We provide custom oral appliance therapy: a fitted mouthpiece that keeps your airway open with no mask, no hose, and no machine humming beside your bed. Most medical insurance covers it, including Medicare and TRICARE.
Learn more about how oral appliance therapy works or explore your CPAP alternatives.
Local Impact: An estimated 15,000 adults in University City have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, based on American Academy of Sleep Medicine prevalence data applied to the community’s population of approximately 65,000 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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Or call/text +1 (888) 885-7369 to schedule your free consultation with Thomas
Why University City Residents Choose Us
The process respects your schedule and skips the runaround. You start with a free 15-minute consultation with Thomas D'Acquisto, our Founder/Director with nearly 40 years of experience in sleep medicine — he reviews your symptoms, checks your insurance, and tells you honestly whether treatment is worth pursuing. If it is, your care comes from Dr. Andrew Gamache, a Diplomate of the International Academy of Sleep with over 14 years in dental sleep medicine. Dr. Gamache treats his own sleep apnea with an oral appliance every night, so he understands the treatment from the patient's side of the chair, not just the provider's. We verify your insurance before your first clinical visit, offer FDA-cleared home sleep testing you complete in your own bed, 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, University City?
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 University City Community
University City — UTC to locals — revolves around UC San Diego, the Westfield UTC shopping center, and a dense mix of apartments, condos, and single-family streets along Governor Drive and Regents Road. It's one of San Diego's most diverse neighborhoods: students, residents and physicians from UC San Diego Health, researchers, and young families, many keeping schedules that leave little margin for exhaustion. That's what makes undiagnosed sleep apnea so costly here — an estimated 1 in 4 adults may be living with it, misattributing the fatigue and fog to workload. Our Sorrento Valley office sits 5 minutes north on Genesee Avenue, close enough to visit between classes or before a shift, and oral appliance therapy demands nothing from your routine: no setup, no cleaning ritual, no noise in a shared apartment.
5 minutes from University City
From University City, head north on Genesee Avenue past the I-5 overpass, then take Sorrento Valley Road east to Oberlin Drive. Our office is at 5414 Oberlin Drive. If coming from the UTC mall area, take Governor Drive west to Genesee Avenue, then head north. The drive typically takes 5 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
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.