About RespAir Sleep

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be life-threatening if left untreated, yet it often goes undiagnosed. In fact, most people don’t even know they suffer from OSA. Good sleep is vital to health, yet millions are deprived because their sleep is interrupted by their body waking up to breathe. At RespAir Sleep, we realized that “one size does not fit all” in sleep apnea treatments. While CPAP is the gold standard for treating sleep apnea, not everyone can tolerate it. Many patients end up not using their CPAPs and therefore go without treatment. At RespAir Sleep, we aim to offer additional and/or alternative sleep treatment options. Ultimately, RespAir Sleep is here to give sleep apnea sufferers an alternative solution to treating sleep apnea.

RespAir, do not despair; there is always hope.

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Meet Our Founder

Dr. Ashley S. DeSaix, DDS, MPH, ABDSM

Dr. Ashley DeSaix was born and raised in North Carolina. She received her undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University, her master’s degree in public health from East Carolina University, and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

After practicing family and cosmetic dentistry for a few years and starting and operating a successful dental office, Dr. DeSaix sold her practice and decided to pursue treating sleep, breathing, and TMJ disorders from a dentist’s perspective. Sleep and breathing disorders are medical problems, and dentists can help medical teams by providing treatments and devices (mandibular advancement devices) that can assist in treating these issues. Although Dr. DeSaix loves all aspects of dentistry, this is where she is called to help most.

Dr. DeSaix completed a mini-residency in 2018 at UNC for Sleep and TMJ disorders. She is also a:

Dr. DeSaix has received extensive training in sleep, breathing, and TMJ disorders and will always continue learning; indeed, she considers herself a lifelong learner. She also loves traveling and tries to do that as much as possible. However, her favorite activities involve her kids. In fact, if she is not working, she is likely in the carpool line at her kids’ school or hanging out with her family.

Ultimately, Dr. DeSaix founded RespAir Sleep to offer patients more options for improving their sleep, breathing, and overall quality of life. After all, sleep is vital, and without it, nothing else matters.

Our Standards & Transparency

Ownership: RespAir Sleep is a locally owned independent practice founded and operated by Dr. Ashley S. DeSaix, DDS, MPH.

Clinical Ethics: We are committed to evidence-based dental sleep medicine. Our treatment recommendations are based on clinical guidelines set by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). We prioritize patient health and informed consent above all else.

Feedback & Corrections: We value patient transparency. If you have feedback regarding your care or find an error in our educational resources, please reach out us at our Contact Us page or call our office at 919-307-8960. We review all clinical content regularly to ensure it reflects the latest sleep science.