Can't Tolerate Your CPAP? 

You should ask yourself which treatment you are more likely to use consistently... CPAP or an oral sleep appliance? After all, the first measure of effectiveness is, of course, whether or not you adhere to the treatment protocols.

Sleep Apnea Causes...

3 Simple Steps

to treating Sleep Apnea and replacing your CPAP

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, our Clinical Sleep Team is able to fit you with an FDA approved oral appliance to eliminate or reduce your sleep apnea.

No air pumps, masks or tubes.

Fits in your pocket and easy to travel.

Preferred 80% of the time over a CPAP.

Simply advance the bottom jaw and bite.

Quiet

Portable

Comfort

Adjustable

Lisa Thornton 

Since attending the University of Kansas, Lisa has been in the customer service industry for over 30 years and is very passionate about treating people with kindness, compassion and respect.

She started her professional career in the Real Estate business.  She worked for the leading real estate company in Iowa as the Branch office coordinator for the top sales people in the industry.  

Over the course of her career, she served as an Executive Assistant for the President and Vice President of the largest convenience store in the midwest that also owned several other successful multi million dollar companies.  She managed a customer service department of a local malpractice insurance company and represented the company at a number of yearly trade shows.

Schedule your sleep evaluation with our Medical & Dental Sleep Team to discuss how an FDA approved sleep appliance treats sleep apnea without a CPAP. As a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Sleep Better Des Moines is able to bill your medical insurance, so you pay little or zero!

Can't Tolerate Your CPAP? 

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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 keep your airway open. A custom-fit oral appliance can improve your sleep, restore your alertness, and revitalize your health.

Our Clinical Sleep Team will help you decide if oral appliance therapy is the best treatment option for you and will provide ongoing treatment to make sure your appliance remains comfortable and effective. 

Can't Tolerate Your CPAP?

Schedule a Sleep Appointment with a member of our Clinical Sleep Team

We verify if you have any out of pocket expenses 

We fit you with an FDA approved appliance for sleep apnea

Dr. Jeremy Flinkman, DDS

Dr. Flinkman approaches his work with a unique perspective and heartfelt dedication that leaves a positive and lasting impression on every patient he treats. He focuses on the highest level of dental care and empathizing with patients. He advocates for patient needs, leaving a long-lasting impression on our West Des Moines community.

He understands and appreciates the connection between the mouth, airway and heart, making him an advocate for patients who struggle with sleeping, snoring and teeth grinding. Dr. Flinkman has conferenced with Ear, Nose and Throat doctors and sleep specialists to discover a solution to mitigate sleep apnea. They found sleep oral appliances as a less invasive substitute to a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine.

His passion for dentistry and sleep medicine stems from his ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Each day brings new opportunities for him to meet different people, tackle diverse needs, and overcome various technical challenges. He thrives on expanding his knowledge of challenging and complex cases, which allows him to grow and improve his clinical abilities while connecting with every patient. 

Outside of work, Dr. Flinkman enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters, son and his three dogs. His daily walks often include stops at the playground and dog park. On weekends, you’ll find him grilling out with his brothers and their families, enjoying the outdoors, and even getting into a little mischief. His commitment to creating meaningful connections with everyone extends from his professional life to his personal one, making him a valuable asset to our practice.

Sleep Coordinator

Dr. Steffany Mohan, DDS

Since opening her first practice in 1996, Dr. Mohan has built and sold several dental offices throughout the years. Today, she currently owns five of the largest and most profitable practices in the state of Iowa, where she employs six associate dentists and 30 team members, including 10 full-time hygienists. She completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Iowa well over 20 years ago and has attended advanced training in Invisalign, dental implants, and other specialties. She has also served as the Associate Clinical Director for the OsteoReady™ courses, in addition to being a dedicated consultant in more than 100 individual practices, driving dental implant production and management systems in particular. 

Over the varied course of her career, Dr. Mohan has been chosen for countless clinical and practice management educator positions due to her history of tried-and-true success. She has a true passion when it comes to mentoring and guiding colleagues through clinical management systems. She has been a Six Month Smiles clinical coach and is a celebrated lecturer throughout the United States as well as on an international scale. For her, clinical skills alone aren’t adequate in today’s challenging environment when practicing dentistry – she firmly advocates that dentists need to learn how to combine technical abilities with strong workplace values and excellent practice management systems to elevate their offices to the next level. 

1000 73rd St Suite 2,    Des Moines, IA 50265

Our Location

Sleep Better Des Moines

Our Hours

Monday           8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday           8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday    8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday         8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday               Closed
Saturday          Closed
Sunday             Closed

Dr. Scott McPherson, DDS

Dr. Scott McPherson takes pride in the exceptional care he provides to our patients. For more than 20 years, he has perfected his techniques, implemented advanced technology, and continued to exhibit the impeccable chairside manner that everyone in Des Moines knows him for. As your family’s dental provider, he aims to make your experience with us as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

For the last 20 years while raising a family on her own, she’s owned and operated a large Commercial and Residential Cleaning Business of over 45 homes and 3 commercial properties.  Her attention to detail, trustworthiness and reputation made her business a huge success.

As the Sleep Coordinator of Sleep Better Des Moines, she specializes in Oral Appliance Therapy and treatment of snoring and sleep apnea.  She does Marketing and Sales to Des Moines area Physicians and helps refer their patients to Sleep Better Des Moines.  She makes it a priority that patient care needs meet high quality standards for healthy sleep.