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Sleep Apnea

Tired all day? Your sleep could be interrupted by sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that causes you to snore and gasp for air while asleep. Dr. Daniel Han at Smile Designer of Leesburg in Leesburg, VA, offers his patients customized oral appliances to treat their sleep disorders. Find out how Dr. Han can create a customized night guard so you can sleep more soundly.

Sleep Apnea Basics

Dr. Han can often treat obstructive sleep apnea with a customized oral appliance.
Dr. Han can often treat obstructive sleep apnea with a customized oral appliance.
Sleep apnea develops when muscles and other tissue in the back of your throat compromise the airway while you are sleeping. This is called obstructive sleep apnea. 
Obstructive sleep apnea causes your upper airway to narrow or close completely, lowering your body's oxygen level.
Your brain senses the low oxygen level and abruptly wakes you up to breathe, causing you to gasp or snort.
This can happen 30 times or more a night, disrupting your sleep and possibly the sleep of your bed partner.

Are you ready for a sleep disorder screening?

What Obstructive Sleep Apnea Looks Like

A sleep apnea consultation with Dr. Han at his state-of-the-art Leesburg, VA, practice can start your journey to better health and a deeper, more restful sleep.

Tired of Not Feeling Rested? Contacting Dr. Daniel Han Can Improve Your Sleep

Dr. Han uses state-of-the-art digital CT scanners, in-office 3-D printing, and trusted outside manufacturing labs to create the most precise, effective, and comfortable sleep apnea night guards possible. It is his goal to eliminate your sleep apnea symptoms so you can get the healthy rest you need.

Dr. Han and his esteemed associates, Drs. Sooyeon Ahn and Kaylin Ju, are highly educated, extremely skilled dentists with decades of combined experience. Together, they aim to provide their Leesburg area patients with the same level of high-quality dental treatment found in larger cities.

To schedule your sleep apnea consultation, contact us today using our online form or by calling us anytime. 

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Dr. Daniel Han - Voted a Top Dentist

5-Star Reviews for Smile Designer of Leesburg  "Dr. Han is amazing... I couldn't ask for a better dentist!"

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Patricia Norris

2021

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Absolutely love Smile Designer of Leesburg. The front office staff is always friendly and accommodating. Dr. Han is amazing. I have severe dentist anxiety and he's been extremely patient and empathetic during my lengthy procedures. He thoroughly explains the procedures and answers all my questions in a kind manner. I couldn't ask for a better dentist!

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Y Wang

2020

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This office shows professional from the front to the back during the pandemic period. I was feeling safe and comfortable in my visit. Dr. Han is the best I have ever visited. That’s why I drove 50 miles from Shenandoah Valley to Leesburg. Trust me you will be treated beyond your expect.

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Steps to Identifying Your Sleep Apnea

Consultation

During your consultation, Dr. Han will discuss your symptoms and conduct an oral exam.

Examination

He will look at factors like your weight and examine your throat, tonsils, and other tissue to see if your upper airway is especially narrow. 

Sleep Study

To officially diagnose sleep apnea, Dr. Han may recommend a sleep study, which can often be done at home.

Diagnosis

You will wear a monitoring device while you sleep that measures heart rate, blood oxygen levels, brain activity, and breathing patterns. The results will be submitted to a trusted sleep study specialist.

Oral Appliance Creation

If sleep apnea is confirmed, you will return to Dr. Han to be custom fitted with an oral appliance

How an Oral Appliance Treats Sleep Apnea

The customized night guard has springs that gently move your lower jaw forward. This opens your upper airway to allow better airflow while you sleep.

Sometimes your tongue can block the back of your throat during sleep. Your night guard can also stop that potential problem from happening.

Is Sleep Apnea Rare?

If you wake up gasping for air, you are not alone.

According to the American Sleep Association:

Sleep apnea statistic

More 5-Star Reviews for Dr. Han "The staff and doctors here are the best!!"

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David Carter

2020

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Dr. Han is the best periodontist ever. Kim does an amazing job of managing the office. Everyone at Smile Designer is always available to give you the best care possible.

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kevin newman

2020

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The staff and doctors here are the best!! The service and professionalism set the standard for how patients want to and should be treated! Highly recommend this practice!

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Other Kinds of Sleep Apnea

Besides obstructive sleep apnea, there are two other forms of sleep apnea:

Central Sleep Apnea

Central sleep apnea occurs when the muscles that control your breathing do not receive the correct signals from your brain. 

Complex Sleep Apnea

This form of apnea develops when someone suffers from a combination of obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea.

Treatment Plan

If you are diagnosed with central sleep apnea or complex sleep apnea syndrome, Dr. Han may be able to refer you to a local specialist in the area.

The Smile Designer Leesburg office

Smile Designer Leesburg

Our practice has been proudly serving the Leesburg community for over 35 years. Dr. Daniel Han, Dr. Sooyeon Ahn, and Dr. Kaylin Ju have been voted as Top Dentists by Northern Virginia Magazine and are affiliated with:

  • American Board of Periodontology
  • American Dental Association
  • American Academy of Periodontology
  • American Association of Orthodontics
  • American Board of Prosthodontics

Reach out online or call (703) 777-1162 to schedule your initial consultation today.

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