Do you snore, or are you suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a serious but treatable sleep breathing disorder where the upper airway repeatedly collapses during sleep, reducing oxygen flow to the lungs and fragmenting rest. This can happen hundreds of times a night, triggering stress responses that strain the heart, raise blood pressure, disrupt hormone balance (potentially leading to weight gain), and prevent deep, restorative REM sleep—impacting memory, mood, energy, and overall health.

Recent estimates suggest 30–80 million American adults live with OSA (many undiagnosed), making it a widespread concern.

Treatment Options

After a confirmed diagnosis via sleep study (in collaboration with your physician), common therapies include:

• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP): The long-standing gold standard, involving a mask and machine that delivers pressurized air to keep airways open. Many patients experience immediate relief.

Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT)

Are a non-invasive treatment for snoring and sleep apnea, involving the use of a removable device worn in the mouth during sleep. These appliances, varying in appearance, are favored by some patients for their ease of use and portability, as they are smaller and more travel-friendly compared to traditional CPAP machines, taking a few weeks for most individuals to adapt to sleeping with them.A comfortable, custom-fitted device (like a refined mouthguard) that gently advances the lower jaw to prevent airway collapse. It's quiet, portable, and often preferred for its ease—no masks, hoses, or noise.

Both approaches are highly effective; recent research shows precision oral appliances can achieve results comparable to CPAP for mild to moderate OSA, with higher long-term adherence for many patients.

At Starfish Dental Care, Dr. Zapatero—board-eligible with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and over 30 years of experience in sleep medicine—partners with your physician to recommend the best fit for you. Our Preferred Oral Appliance: ProSomnus EVO

We proudly feature the ProSomnus EVO as our primary appliance. This FDA-cleared, precision-engineered device is milled for exact fit, incredibly small, comfortable, and effective—providing ample tongue space while advancing the jaw subtly for open airways.

Patients love its travel-friendly design, minimal bulk, and proven outcomes. (The latest EVO Guided variant adds even more advanced guidance for optimal positioning.) We select only leading, evidence-backed appliances to ensure reliable, lasting results and a great night's sleep.

Ready to breathe easier and sleep better? Contact us for a consultation—we're here to guide you gently toward the solution that fits your lif

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea treated with CPAP wear a face mask during sleep which is connected to a pump (CPAP machine) that forces air into the nasal passages at pressures high enough to overcome obstructions in the airway and stimulate normal breathing.

It’s actually pretty simple:

Both snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are caused by a collapse of the soft tissues or the tongue into the airway, blocking it and keeping you from taking a proper breath. But more and more research is showing that oral appliances like work amazingly well by gently advancing your lower jaw and keeping it in a slightly forward position.

Dr. Zapatero has been practicing sleep medicine for the last 20 years and watch the industry mature and vastly improve the options available to patients who snore or suffer to OSA.  We utilizes the most advanced oral sleep apnea appliances on the market to get you a good night sleep.  The appliances are now smaller and better fitting.  There are many options in appliances but we only offer appliances from the leaders in the field.