Practice Overview
Midwest Dental Sleep Centers are the only stand alone centers in Illinois dedicated to dental solutions for snoring and Sleep Apnea exclusively. Treatment takes place in a quiet and relaxing environment, away from the hustle bustle of a dental office and sound of drills. Our dentist meets with one patient at a time, focusing entirely on their treatment. At Midwest Dental Sleep Center, our priority is to deliver quality care to informed patients in a comfortable and convenient setting.

Quality Care
When you snore or have Sleep Apnea you need to turn to a sleep dentist who listens and responds…an experienced dentist who knows the field and can effectively collaborate with your physician…a friendly sleep dentist who counsels you on the best ways to reduce or eliminate snoring or Sleep Apnea. Our dentist meets all these criteria. Plus, you benefit from a dedicated team of trained professionals who give you the individualized attention you deserve.

Informed Patients
Midwest Dental Sleep Center believes that informed patients are better prepared to make decisions regarding their health and well being. That is why we’ve included an extensive section on this web site covering the full array of topics associated with snoring, Sleep Apnea and available treatments. We encourage you to look through these pages whenever you have an interest or concern about your dental needs and care.

Comfortable, Convenient Setting
The best care in the world doesn’t mean anything if you cannot access it. At Midwest Dental Sleep Center, we strive to make our office as efficient and convenient as possible. Included in these web pages is information about Midwest Dental Sleep Center’s office, maps, directions, hours, insurance policies and appointment scheduling. You can even e-mail a request for an appointment right here!

All our professionals at Midwest Dental Sleep Center maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in sleep dentistry.

Dr. Richard A. Craig

Dr. Richard Craig is a general dentist, he graduated from the University of Illinois School of Dentistry. He completed an internship in Hospital Dentistry at University of Chicago. Dr. Craig has been practicing dentistry for 34 yrs. He founded Shorewood Family Dental Care 32 yrs ago. Dr. Craig is a member of American Dental Association, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine & American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He has studied under the worlds leading experts in Dental Sleep Medicine. He invented and holds patents on several infection control products. Dr. Craig has written multiple articles on infection control. He has been a consultant for OSHA, CDC, FDA & United States Military. Dr. Craig has appeared on many local, national and international television and radio programs speaking on infection control.

Director:

Melaney Craig

Melaney Craig has a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Melaney specialized in working with patient’s who struggled with Depression, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Motivation and Goal Achievement. She states, “Sleep Apnea is a powerful disease which can slowly and unknowingly contaminate every area of your life and begin to destroy it. People suffering from the disease can find themselves in the midst of serious health problems, employment problems and relationships problems”.

Melaney is thrilled to be a member of the team at Midwest Dental Sleep Center. She states, “I believe that Oral Appliance Therapy is a wonderful alternative to CPAP and surgery. It’s effective and our patient’s don’t mind wearing it. Our center is providing excellent patient care, working collaboratively with physicians and changing lives.”