A-Z Sleep & Airway Center

No. We're a sleep-only practice in Glen Allen, so there are no cleanings or dental treatment here. Dr. Goodman-Tabari is a dentist, and at A-Z Sleep her focus is snoring, sleep apnea and airway problems, including custom oral appliances that only a dentist can make.

A sleep physician does. Dr. Goodman-Tabari is a dentist, so she doesn't diagnose sleep apnea herself. After your home sleep test, a sleep physician reads the results and makes the diagnosis, and our Glen Allen team coordinates that step so you aren't left chasing appointments.

You wear a small device while you sleep in your own bed: a band like a watch, a finger clip and a sticker on your chest. It syncs with your phone and the results come back to us. As Dr. Goodman-Tabari says, if you can put on a watch, you can do it.

For many people with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, or who can't tolerate CPAP, a custom oral appliance is an option. It's worn like a retainer and holds your jaw forward at night. For severe sleep apnea, CPAP is still the standard of care, and we'll tell you if it fits you better.

We accept all medical insurance, including Cigna, Tricare, UnitedHealthcare and Medicare. Sleep care is billed through medical insurance, not dental, even though a dentist makes the appliance. Coverage depends on your plan, so our Glen Allen team verifies your benefits before treatment and walks you through what to expect. Financing through Cherry is also available if you'd like to spread out the cost.

Yes, we see children as well as adults. Snoring, mouth breathing, restless sleep, bedwetting or trouble focusing can all be signs worth checking. We screen your child at our Glen Allen office and work with your pediatrician and other doctors on the right next step.

We don't hand you a device and send you off. Once your appliance is fitted and adjusted, we arrange a follow-up sleep test in Glen Allen to confirm your breathing and oxygen have improved, and we keep adjusting until they have.