Advanced Downtown Chicago
Airway Dentistry
Advanced Downtown Chicago Airway Dentistry
Sleep better, feel better, live better
Tired all the time? Your airway might be the problem
Airway dentistry evaluates how your breathing, airway structure, and sleep patterns affect your overall health. Many patients dealing with chronic fatigue, morning headaches, or a partner’s complaints about snoring have an airway-related issue behind it, and it’s one a dentist can address.
Strobel Dentistry is one of the few Loop offices with formal training in sleep-disordered breathing. Dr. Terrassa screens for breathing issues, diagnoses sleep apnea with home sleep testing, and offers non-CPAP alternatives tailored to your anatomy and lifestyle.
Signs you might have an airway issue
- Loud or chronic snoring
- Waking up exhausted no matter how long you sleep
- Gasping or pausing during sleep (reported by a partner)
- Chronic morning headaches or jaw tension
- Daytime brain fog or difficulty staying focused
If any of these sound familiar, an airway evaluation is a smart first step.
How we diagnose and treat breathing problems
Comprehensive Airway Screening
We evaluate your airway structure and breathing patterns using CBCT 3D imaging for precise anatomical analysis.
Home Sleep Testing
We send you home with a sleep test kit that diagnoses obstructive sleep apnea comfortably.
Non-CPAP Oral Appliances
For patients who qualify, we offer mandibular advancement devices (MADs) that gently reposition the jaw to keep your airway open during sleep.
Laser Palate Tightening
Using laser dentistry, we can tighten palatal tissue to reduce snoring in qualified cases. This is a fast, minimally invasive option for patients who don’t have sleep apnea but do have a noisy bedtime.
Our airway dentistry services
Sleep Apnea Treatment
We provide at-home sleep testing and, for qualified patients, comfortable non-CPAP options.
Myofunctional Therapy
Therapy focuses on improving tongue posture and oral habits that impact breathing and sleep.
Tongue And Lip Tie Release
We perform quick, in-office laser frenectomies for children and adults with minimal downtime.
Specialized training you won’t find elsewhere
Dr. Terrassa works alongside our on-site myofunctional therapist, Leslie, to address breathing, sleep, and oral function with a coordinated, personalized approach. Our team treats your sleep and airway health as part of your whole-body wellness, not a separate specialty you’d need to be referred out for.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Downtown Chicago airway dentistry different from seeing a sleep doctor?
Downtown Chicago airway dentistry addresses the oral and jaw-based components of breathing disorders, something a medical sleep doctor typically doesn’t treat directly. We can diagnose sleep apnea with home sleep testing and provide oral appliance therapy as an alternative to CPAP. In complex cases, we collaborate with sleep physicians for a coordinated approach.
Do I need a referral to come in for an airway evaluation?
No referral needed. You can book a complimentary consultation directly. We’ll evaluate your airway, discuss your symptoms, and walk you through what testing or treatment might look like.
Is an oral appliance as effective as a CPAP machine?
For mild to moderate sleep apnea, oral appliances are considered a clinically effective first-line treatment. Many patients prefer them because they’re smaller, quieter, and easier to travel with. We’ll determine whether you’re a good candidate during your evaluation.
Does Strobel Dentistry treat snoring even without a sleep apnea diagnosis?
Yes. Our Downtown Chicago airway dentistry practice treats snoring as its own concern. If sleep apnea has been ruled out, laser palate tightening or an oral appliance may still significantly reduce snoring and improve your sleep quality.
Better sleep starts with one conversation
We offer complimentary consultations for airway concerns. Don’t wait; book with our Loop office today.
What patients love most about Strobel Dentistry
700+ 5-Star Google Reviews
Why do I travel to the Loop when I neither live nor work there? Because of the superb dentistry of Dr. Dan Strobel and the dentistry specialists at his practice. The emphasis is strongly on teaching patients prevention, especially how to care for their teeth when they return home
Bruce V.
I truly could not have had a better experience at Strobel Dentistry. Dr. Dan, Samantha, and Bridget were so kind and fixed my chipped tooth quickly and efficiently. I’ll absolutely be recommending them to anyone in the area
Melissa M
This is an extraordinarily responsive and professional practice. High standards of efficiency and staff clearly share both excellence and a commitment to being part of the practice. As close to “pain-free” during and after procedures as humanly possible. I would have no reservations and would enthusiastically recommend Strobel Dentistry
Mary M.
Professional and wonderful office setting. And a dental provider focused on getting everything right. Delighted with my experience and would unhesitatingly recommend.
George S.
Wonderful, spa-like experience! Everyone at Strobel Dentistry is an absolute pro. The practice blends cutting-edge technology with a warm, personal touch. Every staff member I met was attentive, patient, and professional. I highly recommend Strobel Dentistry.
Marc P.
I have been coming to Strobel Dentistry to see Dr. Dan for at least 10 years, if not more. They treat you like family. Everyone is always so friendly and happy to see you. 10/10 I highly recommend this practice.
Amanda M.
Dr. Terrassa is the best - I'd highly recommend Strobel Dentistry. As a patient, you can honestly trust the services they're recommending to you, and their work is top-notch. 5 stars!
Ryley B.
I love Strobel Dentistry and have been going here for years. Dr. Terrassa is amazing and the reason I came to Strobel in the first place. I feel like I’m in the best hands with her.
Sarah S.
Dr. Isabella and her team are outstanding. Careful, thorough, and patient. The cosmetic dentistry she did for me far exceeded my expectations. Beautiful work!
Scott D.
I came to Strobel for my Invisalign™ treatment, and it was the best decision I made! Dr. Strobel was so kind and gave me the best service.
Carol T.
Visit our office in the Loop
Located on East Washington Street in Downtown Chicago, Strobel Dentistry serves Loop professionals and families in a convenient, central location near public transit and offices. Parking validation is available.
25 East Washington St, Suite 1917
Chicago, IL 60602
- (312) 726-3135
Our Hours:
Monday
8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am-5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am-5:00pm
Friday
8:00am-2:00pm
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