About Sleep Better Des Moines

Sleep Better Des Moines is a dental sleep medicine clinic at 1000 73rd Street, Suite 2 in West Des Moines, treating obstructive sleep apnea and chronic snoring through oral appliance therapy rather than positive-airway-pressure equipment. The clinic takes a dental approach to an airway problem: FDA-approved appliances are custom-made to a patient's anatomy and worn during sleep, repositioning the lower jaw and tongue to hold the airway open and prevent the obstruction that produces snoring and apnea events. Diagnosis runs through an at-home sleep test rather than an in-lab assessment, with the recorded data used to form the diagnosis and treatment plan. The clinic states the oral-systemic stakes plainly, naming untreated sleep apnea's documented links to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and depression, and works with patients' medical insurance providers on coverage for treatment.

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Credentialed Clinician

Steffany Mohan

IAOMT member

IAOMT recordverified 27 October 2026

Procedures

Sleep & Airway Dentistry

Clinic Details

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What does this clinic actually treat?

The clinic is dedicated to sleep apnea and snoring rather than general dentistry. Its recorded services are CPAP alternatives, sleep apnea testing and oral device therapy.

How does an oral appliance treat sleep apnea instead of a CPAP machine?

The appliance is a custom-crafted, FDA-approved device worn only during sleep. Unlike a mask and machine, it is a retainer-like device placed in the mouth before bed.

What happens at the appointments once I decide on an appliance?

A dentist first discusses whether an oral appliance suits your case. If it does, molds of your teeth are taken, comparable to a routine visit for crowns or braces, and those molds are used to fabricate your appliance. You return for a fit check and instruction in its use, and the clinic states one or two further adjustment visits may be needed.

Does the appliance have to be worn every night, and how is it cleaned?

Yes. The clinic states that wearing it every night is key to keeping symptoms at bay and advises treating it as part of a nightly routine like brushing your teeth, noting symptoms will likely return on skipped nights.

When is the clinic open, and does it work with medical insurance?

The clinic is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday.