Dental Sleep Medicine · Stratford, CT
Everyone loves a good sleep. Is your sleep loving you back?
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea quietly wear down your heart, focus, and energy. At Sleepwell Connecticut we treat them with custom oral appliances — a comfortable, proven alternative to bulky CPAP machines.
The Warning Signs
Do you — or your partner — suffer from any of these?
Sleep apnea often hides in plain sight. These everyday struggles are some of the most common signs that your breathing is interrupted at night.
Loud Snoring Often followed by silence — then a gasp as breathing restarts. 
CPAP Intolerance Can't tolerate the mask? A custom oral appliance is an easier fit. 
Daytime Sleepiness Fragmented sleep leaves you drained — and far more crash-prone. 
Weight Gain Fat around the neck narrows the airway; the two feed each other. 
Difficulty Focusing Repeated drops in oxygen cause memory lapses and brain fog. 
Food Cravings Poor sleep disrupts hunger hormones, fueling sugar cravings. Recognize a few of these? Take the 60-second self-check →
60-Second Self-Check
Could it be sleep apnea? Take the STOP-BANG check.
Tap every sign that applies to you. This is the same validated screener clinicians use — it’s informational, not a diagnosis.
What Is Sleep Apnea?
A serious disorder that interrupts your breathing — and your health
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly starts and stops as the throat muscles relax and block the upper airway. Patients can stop breathing hundreds of times a night, each time straining the heart and brain.
Left untreated, that constant strain — combined with poor sleep quality — can lead to dangerous complications including heart disease, stroke, mood disorders, and accidents from daytime drowsiness.
Learn About OSAThe reality of untreated sleep apnea
How We Help
Comfortable, modern care for snoring & sleep apnea
01 Oral Appliance Therapy
Custom-made devices worn like a mouthguard gently position the lower jaw forward, keeping the airway open so you breathe freely all night — quiet, comfortable, and travel-friendly.
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02 Diagnosis & Sleep Testing
We refer you to Sliiip, where a board-certified sleep physician reviews your sleep and arranges a convenient home sleep test — diagnosed from your own bed, with no overnight lab stay.
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03 Screening & Assessment
Quick, validated screeners — the STOP-BANG questionnaire and Epworth Sleepiness Scale — help reveal your risk in minutes and guide the right next step.
Explore →Your Path to Better Sleep
Four simple steps from exhausted to well-rested
Screen
Start with a fast STOP-BANG or Epworth screening to gauge your sleep-apnea risk.
Home Sleep Test
We refer you to Sliiip, where a board-certified sleep physician confirms your diagnosis with a convenient home sleep test — no overnight lab stay.
Custom Appliance
We design and precisely fit an oral appliance to the contours of your mouth.
Sleep Well
Wake up rested, protect your heart and brain, and reclaim your energy.
Struggling With CPAP?
You don’t have to choose between treatment and a good night’s sleep
Many patients are prescribed a CPAP machine — and quietly stop using it because it’s loud, bulky, or uncomfortable. The trouble is, a CPAP that sits in the closet can’t protect your health.
The new generation of custom oral appliances makes treatment something patients will actually wear, night after night. Small enough to fit in a carry-on and quiet enough for any bedroom, they keep your airway open without a mask, hose, or motor.
- No mask, hose, or noise
- Custom-fit for all-night comfort
- Easy to travel with
- A first-line option for mild-to-moderate OSA
Meet the Team
The doctors behind Sleepwell Connecticut
To maintain good general health, an open airway that allows restful, regenerative sleep is essential.
The doctors at Sleepwell have been treating patients for many years. They observed that many patients prescribed a CPAP machine simply weren’t using it — and that the new generation of oral appliances makes treatment acceptable to many of those patients. Good health is their overriding goal.
Our Dental Practice
Also your dentists at Goldberg Marcus Monteiro
The same doctors lead Goldberg Marcus Monteiro Dental Associates — a full-service family & cosmetic dental practice in Stratford, caring for the community for over 70 years. For cleanings, implants, cosmetic care and more, you’re in the same trusted hands.
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about sleep apnea and oral appliance therapy. Have another question? Just ask us.
01What is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?+
OSA is a sleep breathing disorder in which the tissues in the throat collapse and cut off the airway while you sleep — sometimes dozens or hundreds of times an hour. Each pause strains the heart and lowers oxygen, leading to fragmented, non-refreshing sleep and serious long-term health risks.
02Is an oral appliance a real alternative to CPAP?+
Yes. Custom oral appliances are a recognized first-line therapy for mild-to-moderate OSA, and a proven option for patients with severe OSA who cannot tolerate CPAP. Many patients who abandoned their CPAP find a small, quiet appliance far easier to wear every night.
03Who is at higher risk for sleep apnea?+
Risk factors include loud snoring, mouth breathing, a larger neck circumference, a family history of OSA, alcohol or sedative use before bed, smoking, and age over 40. Sleep apnea can affect anyone, however — even people who are thin.
04Does medical insurance cover oral appliance therapy?+
Many medical insurance companies provide benefits for snoring and sleep apnea treatment, including oral appliances. Our office has special training in preparing and delivering custom oral appliance therapy and will help you understand your coverage.
05How is sleep apnea diagnosed?+
Diagnosis is made through a sleep study. We refer all of our patients to Sliiip, where a board-certified sleep physician reviews your sleep and arranges a convenient home sleep test — diagnosed from the comfort of your own bed. The results determine which treatment option is best suited to you.
Start Tonight
Ready to finally sleep well?
Take a two-minute screening or call our Stratford office. We’ll help you understand your risk and find a treatment you’ll actually stick with.
1825 Barnum Ave, Ste 301, Stratford, CT 06614 · Monday – Sunday · Appointments only