Breathe Better. Sleep Deeper. Wake Up Rested.
Snoring and sleep apnea don't just disrupt your nights, they can take a serious toll on your health. At Crossway Family Dental, we offer gentle, effective solutions to help you reclaim restful sleep and brighter mornings without having to rely on surgery or a CPAP machine.
What to expect
We make the process simple and personal:
- Review your symptoms, sleep history, and treatment goals
- Determine whether an oral appliance is a good fit for you
- Coordinate with your physician or sleep specialist when needed
- Verify benefits and explain expected next steps clearly
- Create a comfortable, custom treatment plan built around your needs
Note: This treatment is not covered by Medicaid.
Insurance information
What we do & Dr. Im’s experience
Sleep Apnea Causes…
Weight Gain & Diabetes
Sleep apnea causes increased insulin resistance in both obese and non-obese humans.
Depression
Sleep fragmentation worsens depressive symptoms via disruption of slow-wave sleep.
Early Death
Mortality studies indicate 3-fold increased mortality risk independently of age, sex, and weight.
Erectile Dysfunction
Sleep apnea causes a lack of oxygen during sleep which contributes to erectile and sexual dysfunction.
Poor Memory
Sleep apnea causes deficits in attention and vigilance with delayed verbal memory and executive function.
Alzheimers
Sleep apnea causes changes in cerebral blood flow leading to cognitive decline and aggravates Alzheimers progression.
Three Simple Steps
to treating sleep apnea and replacing your CPAP
Schedule a Sleep Appointment with Dr. Aaron Im DMD, D.ABDSM
We verify if you have any out of pocket expenses
We fit you with an FDA approved appliance for sleep apnea
Not wearing your CPAP?
If you are looking to treat your sleep apnea or if you are not wearing your CPAP, as a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Aaron Im is able to fit you with an FDA approved oral appliance to eliminate or reduce your sleep apnea.
Quiet
No air pumps, masks, or tubes.
Portable
Fits in your pocket and is easy to travel with.
Comfort
Preferred 80% of the time over a CPAP.
Adjustable
Simply advance the bottom jaw and bite.
Guard
Protects by preventing tooth grinding.
How does a sleep appliance work?
An oral appliance fits over your teeth like an Invisalign tray while you sleep and supports your jaw in a forward position to prevent your airway from collapsing. A custom-fit oral appliance can improve your sleep, restore your alertness, and revitalize your health.
If you and your doctor decide that oral appliance therapy is the best treatment option for you, your doctor will write a prescription and refer you to Dr. Aaron Im who can make a custom-fit oral appliance. Dr. Im and his team will provide ongoing treatment to make sure your appliance remains comfortable and effective.
Dr. Aaron Im
Dr. Aaron Im, a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (the highest distinction in the field) has been dedicated to dental sleep medicine for over 12 years. He specializes in managing sleep-disordered breathing and provides customized treatment plans for patients with obstructive sleep apnea, upper airway resistance syndrome, and chronic snoring.
Dr. Im earned his undergraduate degree from Brandeis University and his doctorate from Boston University School of Dental Medicine. He works closely with local sleep physicians, including those at St. Mary’s Sleep Center, Central Maine Sleep Center, and the VA Medical Center, to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care. He is an active member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and Sleep Group Solutions.
His practice utilizes advanced diagnostic tools—including pharyngometry, rhinometry, intraoral scanning, and 2D/3D imaging—to determine the most effective mandibular positioning for each patient. In addition to oral appliance therapy, Dr. Im offers NightLase® therapy, a non-invasive laser treatment to reduce snoring and improve airway patency, and reviews the role of myofunctional therapy to support long-term airway health and stability. All treatment plans are guided by the latest standards outlined by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and tailored to individual patient needs and preferences.
Dr. Im invests significant time in continuing education each year, constantly expanding his knowledge to provide the most up-to-date evidence-based care for his patients and staff. He treats his own sleep apnea with the same appliance he provides to patients and first helped his own father over 15 years ago. Outside the office, Dr. Im enjoys time spent with his wife and two sons, plays the violin with the worship team at Mossbrook Church, and shares his passion for 3D design and printing — his airway model is now used by dental sleep medicine professionals around the world.
Can’t tolerate your CPAP?
Schedule your sleep consultation with Dr. Aaron Im to discuss how an FDA approved sleep appliance can treat sleep apnea as a comfortable alternative to CPAP. Our office can bill your medical insurance directly to help you maximize your benefits and minimize out-of-pocket costs.
Our location
Our Hours
| Monday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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