Daybreak Sleep Apnea Reviews: Cost, Refund Rules, and What Customers Report
Research by SleepApneaSelect. Sources checked October 7, 2026. Links on this page are unpaid. Advertising disclosure.
Daybreak is a real company. It sells an at-home sleep test and a custom mouthpiece for snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. That kind of mouthpiece is a recognized treatment (opens in a new tab).
The negative reviews we read repeatedly raise problems with the bill, the financing, refunds, and device fit.
Three things to know before you pay:
- Cost. The sleep test lists at $159.95 (opens in a new tab). Devices start at $2,495 (opens in a new tab). Daybreak lists a "Full Treatment Cost" of $3,490 (opens in a new tab) without insurance and describes a $995 Treatment Essentials charge as noncovered. Ask what is included in your quote before adding these figures together.
- Refunds. Daybreak's return policy (opens in a new tab) says no refunds on the device system, with two listed exceptions. One: its clinical team says you are not a fit. Two: you qualify under its 90-day guarantee, which pays back the initial medical-device cost only, not medical or dental services fees.
- Reviews. Trustpilot (opens in a new tab) shows 1.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews. BBB customer reviews (opens in a new tab) average 1.3 out of 5 from 27 reviews. BBB gives the company an A− grade and lists 128 complaints in three years (opens in a new tab). Daybreak's own pages feature selected positive customer stories.
Our take: Daybreak can make sense if you are an adult with mild to moderate sleep apnea, healthy teeth, and private insurance or the cash, and you want a remote treatment route. That convenience still needs a plan for examining your teeth and bite in person. Get your sleep report and every dollar amount in writing first. Do not agree to pay or finance on a sales call.
Jump to what you need:
- About to pay? 9 things to get in writing first
- Already paid and stuck? Refund and cancellation steps
- What the home sleep test includes
- Does the mouthpiece work?
How much does Daybreak cost?
Short answer: the listed test plus full treatment adds to $3,649.95 if the test is separate and the $3,490 treatment quote includes everything. With private insurance, Daybreak lists a $995 noncovered Essentials charge, plus your share after insurance and any separately billed test. Ask whether that bundle is required in your quote.
These prices come from Daybreak's own pages on October 7, 2026.
| What you buy | Listed price | How you pay | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home sleep test | $159.95 | One time | Daybreak's insurance page (opens in a new tab) shows $129.95 with $159.95 crossed out. Check the total at checkout. (Test page (opens in a new tab)) |
| Custom device | Starts at $2,495 | One time, or financed | Daybreak's starting price without insurance. (Insurance page (opens in a new tab)) |
| Full Treatment Cost | $3,490 | Cash treatment price; financing terms differ | Listed under "No Insurance" on the pricing page (opens in a new tab). The page does not break it into parts. |
| Treatment Essentials | $995 | Out of pocket if included in your quote | Daybreak says insurance does not pay for these items. The page does not settle whether the bundle is required in every case. (Pricing page (opens in a new tab)) |
| Advertised financing example | As low as $89 a month | Footnote: 36 monthly payments after $249 down | The offer excludes the $995 Essentials charge and is subject to approval. Your actual payment and total may differ. (Pricing page (opens in a new tab)) |
One thing we noticed: $2,495 + $995 = $3,490. The numbers match. But Daybreak's page does not say the $3,490 is built that way. Ask for an itemized quote that says what Essentials includes, whether it is optional, and whether the test is included or credited.
Some reviewers say they paid about $60 to $100 for the test during promotions. We could not confirm those prices.
What your total could look like
This is our math from Daybreak's listed prices. It is not a quote.
Paying cash. Test plus full treatment:
$159.95 + $3,490 = $3,649.95
This assumes $3,490 covers all treatment charges, the test is separate and not credited, and nothing else is added. Any shipping or tax not shown in the quote is unknown, not zero. Do not automatically add another $995 to the $3,490.
Financing with Daybreak's advertised example. If your approved offer is $249 down plus 36 payments of $89:
$249 + (36 × $89) = $3,453
If the $995 Essentials charge is additional, you reach $4,448. If the $159.95 test is also separate and not credited, you reach $4,607.95, before any other charges.
If the device price behind that plan is $2,495, the $3,453 in scheduled payments is $958 more than that cash price. That difference alone does not identify the interest rate or fees. Daybreak's page does not show an APR for this example. Ask for the APR, fees, down payment, and total of payments in writing. APR means annual percentage rate (opens in a new tab).
Using private insurance. Your cost is:
$995 Essentials, if included + your share after insurance + any separately billed test
Your share can include a deductible, copay or coinsurance, and other uncovered amounts. Ask Daybreak for its written charges and your plan for the coverage rules. An estimate is not the final claim decision.
Does insurance cover Daybreak?
Private plans: they may cover part of treatment. Daybreak says most major plans cover the device. It names Oscar, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, EmblemHealth, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and offers a free coverage check (opens in a new tab). (Insurance page (opens in a new tab))
The coverage form asks for insurance and contact details and includes consent to email, texts, and calls. The next step is a benefits estimate and provider follow-up. Daybreak says it handles claim filing for covered services; its Patient Agreement (opens in a new tab) says people with a non-contracted plan may instead be billed in full and given a coded bill to seek reimbursement.
Know three limits:
- What Daybreak gives you is an estimate. Only your plan can confirm what it will pay.
- Daybreak's pricing page (opens in a new tab) says medical insurance can be billed for one qualifying custom device. If a second device is in your quote, ask who pays for it.
- Under Daybreak's Patient Agreement (opens in a new tab), you owe whatever insurance does not pay.
Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE: Daybreak is self-pay. Daybreak does not bill government plans. That includes Medicare Advantage. You would pay the full price yourself, and you agree not to ask your plan to pay you back. (Government plan disclosure (opens in a new tab))
That is Daybreak's billing rule. It does not mean your plan never covers a mouthpiece anywhere. Ask your plan which providers it works with.
Financing: read this before you say yes
Daybreak advertises two financing options: CareCredit and HFD.
- CareCredit is a credit card. Daybreak's pricing page says there is no interest on the promotional balance if you pay it in full within 6 months. If you do not, interest is charged back to the purchase date. Minimum monthly payments alone may not clear the balance in time.
- HFD is a financing option. Daybreak advertises the $89-a-month example with HFD; its footnote says HFD's Bank Loan Program is issued by Hatch Bank. The offer and your actual terms are subject to approval. (Pricing and financing terms (opens in a new tab))
Several complaints we read start here. Reviewers say a credit account was opened during the sales call, that they got a hard credit check they did not expect, and that payments came due before a device was made. In a December 31, 2025 BBB reply (opens in a new tab), Daybreak said a financing application requires the patient's participation and consent. It also said that particular reviewer had not finalized an application and had not been charged. We did not verify either side's account records.
You do not have to decide on the call. Ask for the offer in writing. Then read it when nobody is waiting on the line.
What is Daybreak's refund policy?
Short answer: once you buy the device system, Daybreak's written policy lists two refund routes. Changing your mind is not one of them. The policy also preserves rights required by applicable law.
This part is easy to miss. It sits in Daybreak's legal pages. Here it is in one table.
| What you paid for | Can you get it back? | The rule |
|---|---|---|
| Separately purchased home sleep test | Unused, unopened, in its original packaging, with a return request within 14 days of purchase | You pay return shipping. Daybreak says it typically processes an eligible refund within 10 to 14 business days after receipt and inspection. |
| Device system, and Daybreak's clinical team says you are not a fit | Yes, in full, automatically | This includes the Essentials Bundle if you bought it. |
| Device system, and you change your mind | No, under the written policy | The policy says "no refunds" on the system or any part of it, outside the two exceptions. |
| Device that did not meet the guarantee outcome | Initial medical-device cost only | You must meet every rule of the 90-day guarantee below. This amount is not publicly itemized. |
| Dental services fee and medical services fee | Not under the effectiveness guarantee | The guarantee calls these required and nonrefundable. Daybreak does not publish the dollar amounts. |
| $995 Treatment Essentials | Not promised by the effectiveness guarantee | The guarantee refunds the initial medical-device cost only. The full clinical-disqualification refund above is a separate exception. Ask for the refundable dollars in writing. |
| Loan interest and fees | That is between you and the lender | Ask the lender what happens to your balance if the order is cancelled. |
Sources: Return Policy (opens in a new tab), updated August 18, 2026. Patient Care Guarantee (opens in a new tab), updated September 29, 2026.
What about the 30-day window people mention? Several BBB complaints from mid-2026 talk about a 30-day cancellation window. In BBB replies from July and August 2026, Daybreak said it cancelled and refunded several early orders. The return policy as updated August 18, 2026 has no 30-day window. In September 2026, one BBB reviewer posted an email they say came from Daybreak calling their purchase final sale.
For a new purchase, go by the current written policy and get any extra promise in writing. If you already paid, keep the terms and promises from your purchase too; today's page alone does not settle what rights apply to an older order.
The 90-day guarantee in plain words
- Who gets it: people a Daybreak-affiliated doctor diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. If your device is for snoring only, you are not covered.
- The target: your measured AHI or RDI drops by at least 50%, or is reduced to below 5. AHI counts breathing pauses and reduced-breathing events per hour of sleep. Use the same measure on comparable tests; do not mix AHI and RDI.
- The window: the first 90 days after you get the device.
- What you must do: complete the clinical treatment plan, wear it nightly as directed, and follow the care team's adjustment instructions. Complete check-ins and requests within 2 weeks. Follow the cleaning and storage instructions, including an approved cleaning option. Take the requested follow-up tests. You must meet the consent and agreement conditions, and return the device before a refund can be issued.
- What you get: the medical-device cost for your initial purchase. Not the dental and medical services fees. Not a backup or replacement device. Damage, misuse, and other listed exclusions can also prevent a guarantee refund.
The policy says the terms in effect when you submit a refund request apply. Save a copy, and ask Daybreak what request deadline and documentation apply. The 90 days define the outcome and treatment window after device receipt; the page does not state a separate firm filing deadline.
A worked example
Say your AHI was 24 before treatment and 12 with the device.
(24 − 12) ÷ 24 = 50% drop
Those numbers meet Daybreak's published numerical target. That calculation does not decide a refund or prove treatment is controlled. The follow-up AHI of 12 is still above 5.
So "the guarantee target was met" and "my sleep apnea is under control" are not the same thing. Your clinician decides the second one.
Now a second case. Your AHI was 18 and is now 11. That is a 38.9% drop, and 11 is not below 5. The numerical target is not met. A device-cost refund review still depends on the treatment plan, timing, and every other guarantee condition.
Check two numbers against Daybreak’s guarantee
Use the AHI or RDI on your sleep reports before treatment and while wearing the device. Use the same measure for both tests: do not mix AHI, RDI, or REI. If the reports use different measures or testing methods, ask your clinician whether the numbers are comparable.
Enter both numbers to see the result.
This is math on two numbers, using the rule in Daybreak’s Patient Care Guarantee (updated September 29, 2026): a drop of 50% or more, or a reduction to below 5. The threshold check uses the entered values before rounding the displayed percentage. It cannot tell you whether your treatment is working or decide a refund. Your clinician reads your sleep test. A refund also depends on every other guarantee rule and covers the initial medical-device cost only, not dental or medical services fees. The calculation runs in your browser; this checker does not save or send your entries.
Daybreak's own consent form (opens in a new tab) says it cannot promise the device will work. It also recommends a sleep study after the device is in place. Ask your own doctor if you want that check done by someone other than the seller.
The 3-year warranty
Daybreak lists a 3-year manufacturing warranty from initial fulfillment for failures caused by defects in materials or workmanship. It requires proper use, proof of purchase, and return of the faulty item. Ordinary wear, accidental damage, misuse, and other listed exclusions are not covered. It is not a comfort trial, and it is not a promise that treatment works. Daybreak says qualifying faulty products are repaired or replaced and returned within 28 working days. (Warranty terms in the FAQ (opens in a new tab))
What do Daybreak reviews say?
Short answer: most reviews on the Trustpilot and BBB profiles we checked are negative. Recurring complaints concern sales, billing, refunds, and fit. The positive reviews praise the device and the at-home process. These profiles are not a survey of all customers.
The numbers
Checked October 7, 2026. These change often.
| Source | What it shows | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot (opens in a new tab) | 1.9 out of 5, from 17 reviews. Almost all are one star. | Daybreak has not claimed the profile. Trustpilot notes the company has not invited reviews, so these may not represent all customers. |
| BBB customer reviews (opens in a new tab) | 1.3 out of 5, from 27 reviews | These are customer stars. They are separate from the letter grade. |
| BBB business profile (opens in a new tab) | A− grade. Accredited since August 8, 2024. | This is BBB's business grade, not a customer satisfaction score or clinical rating. |
| BBB complaints (opens in a new tab) | 128 complaints in the last 3 years. 43 marked resolved, 85 marked answered. | "Resolved" means the complainant reported satisfaction. "Answered" does not necessarily mean the customer was satisfied. |
| Daybreak's website (opens in a new tab) | Selected positive customer stories | Chosen by the company |
One limit applies to all of this: these are self-selected reports, not a survey of all Daybreak customers. The platforms' review checks do not establish the truth of each allegation. These counts do not supply the customer and outcome data needed to calculate a treatment or service failure rate.
What unhappy customers report
These are reports from Trustpilot (opens in a new tab), BBB customer reviews (opens in a new tab), and BBB complaint threads (opens in a new tab). We did not verify the underlying events.
- Charged or financed before anything was made. People describe credit accounts opened on the call and payments due before they sent impressions.
- Slow cancellations. People describe weeks of "under review" replies.
- Sales pressure after the test. Some say a rep pushed treatment even though their doctor's report did not show sleep apnea.
- Fit problems and remakes. Some describe two or three remakes over several months.
- Insurance surprises. Some say they were told coverage was approved, then learned it was not.
- Trouble getting records. Some had a hard time getting their full sleep report.
BBB sorts its 128 listed complaints this way: 65 product, 32 service or repair, 13 sales and advertising, 7 billing, 5 customer service, 4 order, and 2 delivery. These are BBB's categories; a complaint can describe more than the category label suggests.
What happy customers report
Positive posts and Daybreak's selected customer stories describe:
- Lower reported AHI, including a Trustpilot reviewer with mild sleep apnea
- A partner who can finally sleep, in Daybreak's selected stories
- Easy travel compared with a CPAP machine
- Remakes that were simple to request
- Insurance acceptance when one reviewer could not find a participating local dentist
Those points come from the June 26, 2026 Trustpilot review (opens in a new tab), positive BBB reviews (opens in a new tab), and Daybreak's customer stories (opens in a new tab). They are reported experiences, not independently checked treatment results.
How Daybreak answers
Daybreak replies to BBB complaints (opens in a new tab) and customer reviews (opens in a new tab). Its replies say:
- It cancelled and refunded a number of early orders.
- A licensed clinician reviews every patient.
- Sleep reports and prescriptions are in the patient portal.
- It offers complimentary remakes under what it calls its Fit Guarantee. We could not verify a separate public policy setting all remake limits; ask for the current terms in writing.
- The device is also cleared for snoring. So a doctor can prescribe it even without a sleep apnea diagnosis.
That last point matters. If your test did not show sleep apnea, a device may still be offered for snoring after clinical assessment. In that case the 90-day guarantee (opens in a new tab) does not apply, and Daybreak's FAQ (opens in a new tab) says most medical insurance providers may not cover snoring alone. An unclear or negative diagnostic home test still needs the clinical follow-up explained below.
One more thing on the record
A federal lawsuit, Nigro et al. v. Sleepcare LLC, was filed on April 3, 2026 in the Eastern District of California (No. 2:26-cv-01309). Sleepcare LLC does business as Daybreak. We read the September 10 court order (opens in a new tab); it concerns scheduling, not whether the claims are true. We did not obtain the complaint or confirm later docket activity. A lawsuit is a set of claims, not a finding. (Court record (opens in a new tab))
9 things to get in writing before you pay
If a rep is waiting on your answer, this is your next step. Send these questions by email or text. Wait for written answers. Any provider should be able to give them.
Copy and send these 9 questions
Before I decide about Daybreak treatment, please send me these answers in writing:
- My full sleep report, signed by the doctor who read it. What is my AHI or RDI? Is my prescription for sleep apnea or for snoring only?
- My total price: sleep test, device, Treatment Essentials, any second device, shipping, and tax. Is the test included or credited? What does Treatment Essentials include, and is the Essentials Bundle optional?
- The dollar amount of each part: the medical device cost, the dental services fee, and the medical services fee.
- If I cancel before I send my impressions, do I get a full refund? What if I cancel after?
- When will I be charged: today, or when the device ships? When is my first payment due?
- If I finance: the lender's name, the APR, whether it is a hard credit check, the total of all payments, and what happens to the loan if I cancel.
- Is this an insurance estimate, or has any required prior authorization been approved? I understand authorization is not a payment guarantee. What will I owe if my plan pays less or denies the claim?
- Who checks my teeth and bite in person? How long from impressions to delivery? Are remakes free, and does my 90-day guarantee clock restart after a remake? When must I request a guarantee review, and what follow-up care is included after 90 days?
- How do I get my report and prescription if I want to use another provider?
Talk to your dentist first if you have dental work in progress, braces or aligners, loose teeth, gum disease, or jaw joint pain. Daybreak's consent form (opens in a new tab) lists these as reasons the device may not be right for you.
How does the Daybreak home sleep test work?
Short answer: you wear a small sensor on your finger while you sleep at home. An app sends the data. A doctor reviews it. The test price does not include the mouthpiece.
Here is what Daybreak's pages say.
- The device. Daybreak's sleep-test guide (opens in a new tab) names NightOwl, a finger sensor that connects by Bluetooth to an app on a smartphone or tablet. You activate it through your Daybreak account.
- How many nights. Daybreak's homepage says two nights. Its pricing page says one night. Daybreak has also said on BBB that it sometimes adds free extra nights to get better data. Follow what the app tells you.
- What you get. A doctor's review of your data and a diagnosis if indicated. Ask for the full signed report, not just a summary from a sales rep.
- Recording and follow-up. The guide asks for at least 4 hours of sleep and says to keep the sensor for follow-up testing if you continue with treatment. A short recording can require another night; a completed negative or unclear diagnostic result needs clinician follow-up, as explained below.
- Returns. A separately purchased test must be unused, unopened, and in its original packaging, with a request within 14 days of purchase. A negative result alone does not create a refund right. (Return policy (opens in a new tab))
Is the Daybreak test "99% accurate"?
That claim is not supported. Daybreak's test page (opens in a new tab) says the test is "99% correlated" with lab tests. Its own footnote says that figure does not represent diagnostic accuracy. The underlying 0.9981 figure is a regression-line slope, not an accuracy percentage.
The more useful numbers are in the FDA's NightOwl clearance summary, K191031 (opens in a new tab). In one U.S. comparison study at an AHI cutoff of 5 events per hour, the test identified 93.6% of people who had sleep apnea and correctly classified 72.7% of people who did not.
In plain words: in that study, about 27 of every 100 people without sleep apnea were still flagged at that cutoff. That is not the probability that your own result is wrong; the study population, threshold, and test method matter.
So if your result is mild or borderline, slow down. Get the signed report. Ask the doctor who read it to explain it. That is question 1 on the list above.
Who is not eligible for Daybreak's home test
Daybreak's consent form (opens in a new tab) excludes people with:
- Serious heart or lung disease
- A past stroke, or a pacemaker
- Nerve and muscle diseases such as Parkinson's
- Epilepsy
- Long-term opioid use
- A BMI over 40
- Restless legs or periodic limb movement disorder
- Central or complex sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or severe insomnia
- A need for oxygen
- An age under 22
These are Daybreak's program rules, not a universal checklist for every home-testing service. If any of these fit you, start with a sleep doctor.
If your result is negative or unclear
Do not just buy another home test. The AASM diagnostic guideline (opens in a new tab) recommends an in-lab sleep study after a negative, inconclusive, or technically inadequate diagnostic home sleep apnea test. Contact the clinician who ordered it. When to go back to a clinician.
Only need a test? Compare a few before you buy. Lofta (opens in a new tab) lists $189 in its purchase area, while another paragraph says $149. Sleep Doctor (opens in a new tab) lists $189 cash. Confirm the final price and which consultations are included.
Does the Daybreak mouthpiece work?
Short answer: this type of mouthpiece helps many people with mild to moderate sleep apnea. CPAP generally lowers breathing events more. The evidence for Daybreak's remote process includes a study with company-affiliated authors.
What the mouthpiece is
The formal name is mandibular advancement device. It fits over your teeth like a retainer. It holds your lower jaw a little forward so your airway stays open.
Daybreak says its device is FDA-cleared for snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. The FDA clearance we traced to Daybreak model DBK-DEV-001 (opens in a new tab) covers adults 18 and older; Daybreak's own program materials say 22 and older. Those are different age limits. See the FDA question below for the specific device record.
What sleep doctors and dentists say
The main U.S. guideline comes from two groups: the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Their guideline (opens in a new tab) says:
- Doctors should consider a mouthpiece for adults with sleep apnea who cannot use CPAP or want another option.
- A custom, adjustable device from a qualified dentist is better than a store-bought one.
- A qualified dentist should keep checking for tooth and bite changes.
- Follow-up sleep testing should confirm whether treatment is effective. Quieter snoring alone cannot do that.
The sleep medicine group also says CPAP is still the usual first choice, because it lowers breathing events more (opens in a new tab).
If CPAP is working for you, do not stop it on your own. Talk to your doctor first.
What Daybreak's own study found
A retrospective study of 200 patients (opens in a new tab) was published on December 3, 2025. The paper does not name Daybreak; the authors identify it as a Daybreak case study in their later sponsored trade-magazine summary (opens in a new tab). We read the original paper and that summary.
- 185 of the 200 finished both sleep tests within eight weeks.
- In the mild group, average AHI went from about 9 to about 3.
- In the moderate group, average AHI went from 22 to about 9.
- 153 of the 185, or 83% rounded, met the study's research yardstick: AHI cut by half or more and a follow-up AHI under 20. This is different from the guarantee's numerical rule.
Keep four limits in mind:
- Two authors are named on Daybreak's site (opens in a new tab): Martin Hopp as medical director and Peter Balacky as dental director.
- It was not randomized, and no group used CPAP or an in-person fitting process for comparison.
- Only people who completed treatment and follow-up testing were analyzed. Fifteen patients were excluded because treatment had not been fully optimized. This was short-term follow-up, not proof of lasting results for everyone who starts.
- The original paper has conflicting figures for one result in the moderate group, so we left that result out.
Daybreak's homepage (opens in a new tab) also shows a "90% Success Rate" badge and says 94% of people report less snoring. No supporting source is shown next to those claims. The 83% result above uses a defined study outcome and does not verify either marketing percentage.
The tradeoff: you take your own impressions
With Daybreak, you take your own putty impressions at home and mail them in. A dentist reviews them from a distance. Its impression guide (opens in a new tab) asks for five photos and four impressions, two upper and two lower, returned in a prepaid USPS bag. The FAQ (opens in a new tab) says about 2 to 3 weeks to make the device after you send completed impressions. That is not a promised delivery date or the length of the whole process.
With a local dentist, someone looks in your mouth, takes the impressions or a scan, and checks your bite in person over time.
The home route can save visits. But fit problems and remakes recur in the reviews we read. There is also a clinical difference: the AADSM's 2025 standards (opens in a new tab) recommend an in-person dental examination, with impressions or scans and a bite record taken in person by a licensed dental professional. They allow telehealth for screening and many follow-up visits, with room for clinical judgment.
Ask who will examine your teeth and bite in person and how that care fits into the price. If you want that care coordinated by a local dentist, that is a fair reason to choose one.
Side effects
Daybreak's consent form (opens in a new tab) lists these:
- Sore teeth, jaw, or face muscles
- Dry mouth or extra saliva
- Teeth that shift over time
- Bite changes that can be permanent
- New or worse jaw joint problems
It also says some patients have more breathing events with a mouthpiece, not fewer, and that devices or components can break and be swallowed or inhaled. That is why follow-up testing and reporting device problems matter.
Follow-up does not end at 90 days. AADSM recommends (opens in a new tab) checks every 6 months during the first year and at least annually after that. This is a professional follow-up recommendation, not a promise about what Daybreak includes. Ask who will provide your ongoing dental care and what it costs.
Who should not use the device
The consent form lists dental exclusions, including:
- Loose teeth or many missing teeth
- Severe gum disease or a mouth infection
- Dental implants or oral surgery in the past year
- Jaw joint (TMJ) pain
- Crowns, bridges, or fillings that are not finished
- Braces, Invisalign, or clear aligners
The full consent has other exclusions, including certain retainers, bite problems, dental prosthetics, and material allergy. This list cannot clear you for treatment. A dentist needs to assess your teeth, gums, bite, and jaw.
Is Daybreak a good fit for you?
Daybreak may fit if you:
- Are 22 or older
- Have mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea
- Cannot tolerate CPAP, or prefer another option after discussing it with your clinician
- Have healthy teeth and no jaw pain
- Have private insurance, or can pay cash
- Are fine with remote care and regular check-ins
- Will get every number in writing first
Start somewhere else if you:
- Have severe sleep apnea
- Are on Medicare, Medicaid, or TRICARE
- Have dental work in progress
- Have one of the health conditions on the home test list above
- Want a dentist who sees you in person
Only need a test? Compare testing services before deciding about any treatment. Already have a diagnosis? Ask whether Daybreak can use your existing study (opens in a new tab).
Not sure which path is yours? Our free guide organizes the next steps and questions. No email needed.
Daybreak alternatives
Pick the row that matches what you need. Prices were checked October 7, 2026.
| What you need | Option | Published price | Know this |
|---|---|---|---|
| A home sleep test only | Lofta (opens in a new tab) or Sleep Doctor (opens in a new tab) | $189 each (Lofta's page also shows $149) | Lofta says it does not work with insurers. Sleep Doctor also offers an insurance route; confirm which consultations are required and included. See our testing comparison. |
| A test and a mouthpiece from a telehealth clinic | BlueSleep | Custom mouthpiece $2,400 self-pay. Visits $115 each. Home test $215. | The $2,400 includes dental impressions and 3 months of adjustment visits. BlueSleep lists 8 states: AZ, CA, CT, FL, NJ, NY, TX, VA. It says it accepts Medicare and most national plans. (BlueSleep pricing (opens in a new tab)) |
| A mouthpiece fitted in person | A dental sleep medicine dentist | Ask for a written quote | We did not verify local prices. Use the 9 questions above with any dentist too. |
| CPAP equipment that matches your prescription | CPAP.com (opens in a new tab) or The CPAP Shop (opens in a new tab) | $1,004 base listing for the ResMed AirSense 11 AutoSet at each seller | This configuration includes a humidifier and standard SlimLine tubing. A mask and heated tubing are extra. You need a prescription; this is an equipment price, not a complete care cost. |
A rough BlueSleep total, using its listed self-pay fees (opens in a new tab) and test shipping charge (opens in a new tab): $215 test + $115 first visit + $115 results visit + $19.50 shipping + $2,400 mouthpiece = $2,864.50. That is our math, not an all-in quote. It assumes one test and those two visits; additional care, testing, or other applicable charges could cost more. BlueSleep separately lists a $90 home impression kit while saying impressions are included in the device price, so ask whether that charge applies before adding it.
We are not saying BlueSleep is better. We are saying you can line up two written quotes and compare the same things.
Already paid? How to fix a Daybreak problem
We cannot see your account or change your order. Here is what you can do. This is not legal advice.
Daybreak lists support at 844-310-7700, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific, and support@thedaybreak.com. (Contact page (opens in a new tab))
You want out, and you have not sent impressions
- Email support@thedaybreak.com promptly. Say you are cancelling. Ask for a refund and a written reply.
- If you have not used the impression kit, keep it unopened while you request return instructions.
- Tell your lender in writing that you asked to cancel. Ask what happens to the loan and payments; a cancellation request does not itself confirm that the financing balance has been cleared.
- Save every email, text, and date.
The written policy does not promise a refund here. But Daybreak's BBB replies show it has refunded some orders like this. Ask anyway, in writing.
Your dentist says you should not use it
Send Daybreak your dentist's note through its designated patient channel and request clinical review. The policy (opens in a new tab) gives a full system-and-applicable-Essentials refund when Daybreak's affiliated clinical team determines you are not a fit. An outside dentist's note starts that review; it does not automatically establish the refund.
The device does not fit or does not help
- Report it in writing right away. Ask for a remake or an adjustment.
- Ask the treating dentist whether to keep using it while fit or symptoms are reviewed. Keep answering check-ins within 2 weeks and complete clinician-directed follow-up tests.
- Raise the problem promptly during the 90-day treatment window. Ask in writing what deadline and records apply to a guarantee request.
Do not keep wearing a broken device. For strong pain, a suspected reaction, or a changed bite, contact your treating dentist promptly about whether to pause use and how to manage treatment. Then tell Daybreak. Its consent form (opens in a new tab) warns about dental changes, reactions, and broken parts.
You need your sleep report or prescription
Check the patient portal first. Then ask the clinician or practice holding your records for the full signed sleep report and any prescription already issued. HIPAA generally gives you a right to copies from covered providers (opens in a new tab), with limited exceptions. It does not require a clinician to issue a new prescription.
The provider generally must act on the request within 30 calendar days (opens in a new tab). One additional 30-day extension is allowed if it explains the delay and gives a completion date in writing within the first 30 days. Use the practice's records-request process and keep a copy.
Nobody answers
- File a BBB complaint if it meets BBB's complaint criteria (opens in a new tab). Daybreak's replies there are public; an answer is not necessarily a refund or a resolution.
- Contact your card company or lender promptly about the right dispute process and deadlines. For a credit-card billing error, the CFPB says to send written notice within 60 calendar days after the charge appeared on your statement (opens in a new tab). Defective-service disputes and loan accounts can follow different rules.
- Contact your state attorney general's consumer office. Find the office for your state (opens in a new tab).
One more thing to know: the Patient Agreement (opens in a new tab) includes binding individual arbitration and a class-action waiver for covered disputes involving the affiliated clinical practices. Whether that clause applies or is enforceable in your situation is a legal question; it is not a reason to assume every possible claim is barred.
More questions about Daybreak
Is Daybreak a legit company?
Yes. Daybreak is the brand name of Sleepcare LLC in Los Angeles. BBB (opens in a new tab) lists the business as started in June 2023. The Patient Agreement (opens in a new tab) identifies separate affiliated medical practices, including Beluga Health entities and Haramandeep Singh, MD, Inc. Ask for the name of the doctor who read your test.
Is the Daybreak device FDA approved?
The relevant status is FDA clearance, not FDA approval of Daybreak's whole service. An FDA device record (opens in a new tab) connects Daybreak model DBK-DEV-001 to Prismatik Dentalcraft's Silent Nite sl, clearance K183270 (opens in a new tab), dated July 17, 2019. The clearance covers snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea in adults 18 and older. Daybreak's program materials use 22 and older. Clearance means the FDA found substantial equivalence to a legally marketed device for the stated use; it does not promise success for you. Ask Daybreak to confirm the model and clearance for the device you will receive.
Can I use Daybreak if I already have a diagnosis?
Yes. Daybreak's existing-diagnosis route (opens in a new tab) and pricing page (opens in a new tab) say a valid sleep study from somewhere else can work, so you may not need its test. We could not confirm a universal age limit for an outside study. Ask before you pay for a new test.
Can I get Daybreak for snoring only?
Yes, Daybreak says (opens in a new tab), after clinical assessment. But it also says most medical insurance providers may not cover snoring alone, and the 90-day guarantee (opens in a new tab) does not cover snoring-only treatment. Ask whether your prescription is for obstructive sleep apnea or for snoring.
How we checked this page
We read Daybreak's product, pricing, and policy pages on October 7, 2026. We also read its BBB and Trustpilot pages, the available federal court record and procedural order, FDA records, U.S. clinical guidance, and the original study and authors' sponsored summary. We checked the price calculations and both guarantee examples.
We did not buy the test or the device. We did not talk to Daybreak or check anyone's insurance. No doctor or dentist reviewed this page. Daybreak did not pay us.
Customer reviews told us which questions to ask. Daybreak's own pages gave us the prices and rules. Prices, policies, and review scores change, so confirm them before you pay. More on how we compare.