Care informed by evidence
Our treatment recommendations draw on clinical guidance from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Better sleep starts
with being heard.
Explore your options when CPAP is difficult to use.
RespAir Sleep is a locally owned dental sleep practice in Raleigh, founded by Dr. Ashley DeSaix to give people more options for sleep and breathing care.
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One treatment
doesn’t fit every life.
CPAP is the gold standard for treating obstructive sleep apnea. But for some people, a mask, pressure, or tubing makes it difficult to use consistently.
Dr. DeSaix created RespAir Sleep to help patients explore additional or alternative treatment options. We take time to understand your experience, explain the choices, and help you make an informed decision with your care team.
Explore our treatment optionsNorth Carolina roots.
A focused calling.
Born and raised in North Carolina, Dr. DeSaix practiced general and cosmetic dentistry after graduating from UNC and co-founded Kildaire Family Dental in 2015.
She sold the practice in 2020 to focus on sleep, breathing, and TMJ disorders from a dentist’s perspective. She founded RespAir Sleep in 2023. Her background in dentistry and public health shapes an approach that considers both treatment and everyday life.
Outside the office, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family—often at school pickup or with her kids.
Education & focused training
- North Carolina State University
- BS in Human Nutrition and BS in Genetics · 2005
- The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
- Master of Public Health · 2008
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Doctor of Dental Surgery · 2012
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
- Dental Sleep Medicine & TMJ Mini-Residency · 2018
- Duke Integrative Medicine
- Integrative Health Coach Professional Training · 2021
Dental sleep medicine credentials and memberships.
Diplomate · 2023American Board of Dental Sleep MedicineSearch “DeSaix” in the directory.
Diplomate · 2022American Sleep and Breathing Academy
What you can
expect from us.
Decisions made with you
We explain treatment choices and their tradeoffs so you can decide with your care team.
A practice you can talk to
We welcome questions about your care and feedback about our educational resources. Reach our team by phone or through our contact page.
Rooted in Raleigh.
Here for your next step.
We offer in-person and virtual consultations. Tell us what’s been happening with your sleep, and we’ll help you understand how to begin.
Plan for treatment costsRespAir Sleep
4325 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 214Raleigh, NC 27607 919-307-8960
Monday–Thursday: 9 am–3 pm
Friday: by appointment
Personalized care.
Across the Triangle.
RespAir Sleep welcomes patients from Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Durham, and nearby communities. Our Raleigh office offers in-person care, with virtual consultations when appropriate.
Whether you arrive with a referral, a sleep apnea diagnosis, or questions about symptoms, we review your history, sleep information, preferences, and budget. If you need a diagnosis, we help coordinate evaluation with a medical sleep clinician.
Dr. DeSaix provides dental sleep medicine care in collaboration with your medical team. Explore our treatment-options guide or prepare for your first visit.