John C Peterson, DDS

Finally a Doctor who gives back your smile and your sleep. Very precise and patient practitioner. Amazing staff. If you snore and don’t want to die in your sleep, please consult him

Dr. Peterson literally saved my life!
I am a 38 year old physician who was recently diagnosed with moderate to severe sleep apnea. Over the past year, I developed a whole host of medical problems including EXTREME crippling fatigue, numbness and weakness affecting both hands and feet, body pains, as well as decreased ability to concentrate and focus on simply daily tasks throughout the day. I was waking up 4 – 5 times each night due to choking spells, chest pains, as well as intermittent episodes where my entire arm would go completely numb. I was not able to fall asleep restfully due to the fact that I was constantly waking up gasping for air.
Eventually, I went to a pulmonologist for evaluation. He recommended that I have a home sleep study test completed. The test revealed that I had moderate to severe sleep apnea and he recommended that I first try a CPAP machine. The machine however was a complete failure! Though I absolutely wanted the machine to work, I was unable utilize it due to the it was virtually impossible to exhale against resistance! The sleep apnea machine sat in the closet until my next appointment with the pulmonologist.
Thankfully, my pulmonologist then recommended that I see Dr. Peterson to be fitted for a mouthguard. From the first office visit, I was impressed by Dr. Peterson’s bedside manner and his confidence that the mouthguard would work to solve my problem.
Waking up after using the device after the first night was like WAKING UP FROM THE DEAD! It felt as though I was an iceman who woke up after having been frozen in time. I felt like I came back to life and I FINALLY FELT LIKE MYSELF AGAIN!
Sleep apnea is a SILENT KILLER. The process occurs at night when a person is unaware of what exactly is happening,
If you happen to experience extreme daytime fatigue or any of the above mentioned symptoms, I recommend that you have a sleep study done. If the test proves that you have sleep apnea, I recommend that you book an appointment with Dr. Peterson as soon as possible for evaluation and mouthguard fitting. The mouthguard is comfortable, easy to use, and is effective! Furthermore, it does not require all of the bulky tubing and equipment of a CPAP machine!
I could never thank Dr. Peterson enough for what he has done for me. He literally saved my life… and I expect that he can do the same for you.

A great dentist and philanthropist. Dr. Peterson treats unemployed vets for free and even senior citizens free of charge on certain days. But more than that, he is on the cutting edge of sleep apnea treatment. My husband used to be tethered to the wall on a breathing apparatus… I hated that thing bc it never really treated him completely and the one thing that was suppose to help him sleep would wake him up with spurts of water droplets or if there was no water, painfully parched throat. It also meant no naps bc it was a hassle and having to check to make sure our vacation spot had an outlet by the bed. Now my husband uses a mouth piece that just pulls his jaw forward. It’s light and flexible, and allows him the portability that we need to go camping, vacation, etc. We recommend it to everyone. Unfortunately the device isn’t covered by our teachers’ insurance but Dr. Peterson’s office worked out a great payment plan w no interest. (That doesn’t mean its not covered by yours though.) The mouth piece is worth every damn penny and more. He also works w you to make sure you’re happy. I couldn’t ask for more.

Dr. Peterson reinvigorated me!
I was sitting in the front of my lecture halls at college and would constantly fall asleep. During boxing I had no stamina, I could not figure out what was wrong.
Dr. Peterson discovered I had sleep apnea. He created a customized retainer which not only fixed my inability to sleep throughout the night, but kept my teeth from shifting.
I was so satisfied with Dr. Peterson and his team (Judy, Angela, Isabel & Co.) that My entire family uses him as our personal dentist too. Even though I now live in San Francisco area, I will only go to Dr. Peterson for my sleep apnea and dentistry needs.
I have never waited for more than 5 minutes for an appointment, they always fit me in for an appointment, and even offer me morning drinks; best dentist experience ever!

In the past 50 years, this the first time I’ve looked forward to going to the dentist*. I can only compare my experience with Dr. John C Peterson and his staff to a Royal Caribbean Cruise.
Their personal attentiveness and attention to detail is unparalleled. From the family cookbooks in the reading room to the plastic bag they gave me for the ultrasonic cleaner printed with «Feel Your Best Everyday», no effort was spared to make each visit comfortable. As he specializes in the treatment of Sleep Apnea via dental appliances, his services may not be available to everyone. So if you don’t already snore, start tonight, then book an appointment tomorrow.
–Wilfred T
*I’m 50. I’ve NEVER enjoyed going to the dentist.