Sleep Soundly Without
a Mask or a Machine
Already diagnosed with sleep apnea? Dr. Shira Shasho, DMD fits you with a custom oral appliance. Silent, comfortable, and built precisely for your airway.
Highest dental sleep credential
Nearly 20 years in dentistry
Custom oral appliance therapy
We treat sleep apnea.
We don't diagnose it.
Sleep Apnea Center SD is a dental sleep medicine practice, not a sleep lab. If you have a sleep apnea diagnosis and want a comfortable alternative to CPAP, you’re in the right place. We review your existing study and fit you with a precision oral appliance.
No sleep physician yet? We can connect you with one, managing your consultation, testing, and diagnosis so you arrive ready to start treatment.
What Sets Us Apart
Board-level clinical expertise combined with genuinely patient-centered care. So people who’ve struggled for years finally find something that works.
ABDSM Board Diplomate
Dr. Shasho holds one of the highest distinctions in dental sleep medicine, ensuring evidence-based, expert-level care you can trust.
Precision Custom Appliances
Every appliance is built from digital impressions of your anatomy, delivering consistent results, lasting comfort, and measurable improvement.
Complimentary Consultation
Your first visit is at no cost. Dr. Shasho reviews your sleep study, answers your questions, and maps out a treatment path before you commit.
Holistic, Patient-First Approach
We take time to understand your full health picture, collaborating with your physicians to ensure treatment is safe and right for you.
Do You Qualify for Treatment Here?
Our practice is highly specialized. Here’s exactly who we help, and what to expect when you come in.
No sleep study yet? We connect you with a sleep physician for consultation, testing, and diagnosis, so you arrive ready to start treatment.
What to Expect at Your Visit
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Complimentary Consultation
Dr. Shasho reviews your sleep study and health history. No commitment needed.
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Custom Appliance Fitting
Digital impressions of your teeth and airway to engineer a device built for your anatomy.
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Delivery and Adjustment
We fit and fine-tune the appliance so you’re comfortable from your very first night.
4
Ongoing Monitoring
Follow-up visits confirm your airway stays open and your sleep quality keeps improving.
No commitment required · Complimentary first visit
ABDSM Diplomate
American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, one of the highest credentials in the field
Practicing Dentistry Since 2006
Nearly 20 years of dedicated dental care in San Diego
Dr. Shira Shasho, DMD
Dr. Shasho has been practicing dentistry since 2006. Today, she brings nearly two decades of dental experience to a focused goal: helping patients with sleep apnea find a treatment they can comfortably live with. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, one of the highest distinctions in the field, she brings the credentials and clinical experience to deliver lasting results.
Her approach is unhurried and thorough. Before recommending anything, she takes time to understand your complete dental and medical history, review your existing sleep study, and discuss your lifestyle and goals. She works closely with your sleep physician to make sure your care is coordinated, never fragmented.
Patients consistently describe Dr. Shasho as someone who genuinely listens and doesn’t stop until the appliance is working exactly as it should.
2006
Year Practice Opened
ABDSM
Board-Certified Diplomate
100%
Non-Surgical Approach
A Custom Device Built
for Your Airway.
Custom-made oral appliances gently reposition your jaw while you sleep, keeping your airway open. No mask, no hose, no noise.
Your First Visit
Costs You Nothing.
Dr. Shasho reviews your existing sleep study, answers every question, and maps out a treatment plan before you commit to anything.
Done with CPAP?
There's a Better Way.
If CPAP has been uncomfortable or simply impossible to use consistently, we offer proven, comfortable alternatives that fit your life and improve your breathing.
Treatment That Fits
How You Actually Live.
Personalized treatment plans created in close collaboration with your sleep physician, addressing the root cause of your sleep apnea for lasting relief.
Quieter Nights,
Better Mornings.
Targeted treatment to reduce airway obstruction and help you and your partner finally enjoy quieter, more restful nights.
Ready to Sleep Without the Mask?
Your first consultation is complimentary. Fill out the form and our team will confirm within one business day.
We’ll confirm within one business day. Your consultation is complimentary.
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Moe H.
“Dr. Shasho was amazing in treating my sleep apnea. She explained everything clearly and created a plan tailored to me. I’m sleeping much better and feel more energized during the day. Her team is also friendly and efficient. Highly recommend!”
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Zack S.
“I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and didn’t want to use a CPAP so I came here to explore other options. Dr. Shasho was knowledgeable, patient, and really listened to my concerns. The oral appliance has made a huge difference. I wake up feeling rested for the first time in years. Super grateful I found this office!”
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Samuel S.
“I had struggled with CPAP for years and was exhausted every day. Dr. Shasho recommended a custom oral appliance, and the difference has been incredible! I sleep through the night, wake up refreshed, and my snoring is gone. Professional, kind, and explained everything clearly. Highly recommend!”
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Omer P.
“I never realized how much my sleep apnea was affecting my daily life. Dr. Shasho created a custom dental appliance for me, and it’s been life-changing! I sleep more soundly, wake up less tired, and my partner says I’m no longer snoring. Knowledgeable, caring, and made the whole process easy.”
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Harlan B.
“Dr. Shasho helped me with my sleep apnea. I think the most important aspect of her treatment was to actually listen to my experiences and concerns.”
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John Y.
“Dr. Shasho and her team are the best! Explained everything in detail, truly took their time and helped me tremendously after seeing them.”
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Avi G.
“I can’t say enough good things about my experience with Dr. Shasho. I had been struggling with sleep apnea for years: constant fatigue, poor sleep quality, and it was starting to affect every part of my life. Since starting treatment, the improvement has been life-changing. I’m sleeping through the night, waking up refreshed, and my energy levels are dramatically better. Even my partner has noticed the difference.”