Quick answer: San Jose patients with obstructive sleep apnea or loud snoring can be treated with a custom oral appliance by Dr. Pooja Goel, DDS, a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, at 310 N Winchester Blvd in Santa Clara. Oral appliance therapy is a CPAP alternative that is billed through medical insurance, and our team coordinates sleep testing if you have not been diagnosed yet.
A Sleep Apnea Dentist Close to San Jose
Most dentists do not treat sleep apnea. Dr. Goel has more than 20 years of experience and holds diplomate status in both dental sleep medicine and craniofacial pain — advanced board certification in exactly the conditions she treats. Our Winchester Boulevard office is an easy drive from Willow Glen, West San Jose, Campbell and Cupertino.
If you knew Dr. Goel through San Jose Sleep Solutions, you are in the right place: that practice's sleep care is now part of Smiles for Life Dental Group.
What We Treat
- Obstructive sleep apnea — mild, moderate, and severe when CPAP has not worked for you. See oral appliance therapy.
- CPAP intolerance — a quiet, portable alternative for patients who cannot use the mask. Compare oral appliance vs. CPAP.
- Loud snoring — once sleep apnea has been ruled out or treated. See snoring treatment.
- TMJ and jaw pain — often linked to grinding and sleep. See TMJ & craniofacial pain.
How It Works
Your first visit is a consultation: Dr. Goel reviews your sleep history, symptoms and any sleep-study results, and examines your jaw, bite and airway. If you have not been diagnosed, we coordinate testing with a sleep physician. Once an oral appliance is right for you, digital impressions are taken, your custom device is made, and follow-up visits fine-tune the jaw position until your sleep apnea is controlled and the appliance is comfortable.
Medical Insurance for San Jose Patients
Because it treats a medical condition, oral appliance therapy is billed through your medical insurance, not a dental plan. We work with UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Sutter Health, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, TRICARE and the local IPAs PMG and SCCIPA. See plan details for Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Kaiser and TRICARE.
Office Hours
Tuesday–Wednesday 8 AM–2:30 PM · Thursday–Friday 7 AM–2:30 PM · Saturday 7 AM–12 PM by appointment · closed Sunday and Monday. Call (408) 241-6501 or (408) 241-6502.
Frequently Asked Questions
Live in San Jose and tired of snoring, poor sleep or your CPAP? Talk to Dr. Goel.
Request an Appointment (408) 241-6501