Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea Basics
Dr. Han can often treat obstructive sleep apnea with a customized oral appliance.
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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.
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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.
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2021
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2020
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View on GoogleSteps 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.
Benefits of Using Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea
Many obstructive sleep apnea patients use a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine to help reduce their sleep apnea symptoms. In extreme cases, surgery may be suggested to open your upper airway. While effective, there are drawbacks to these treatment options as opposed to wearing a simple, customized oral appliance created by Dr. Han:
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CPAP therapy delivers continuous positive airway pressure through a mask connected to a fan. Many patients find the mask uncomfortable, the fan noisy, and the machine too bulky for travel.
There is no surgery involved when you wear an obstructive sleep apnea night guard designed by Dr. Han. There are no risks, no need for anesthesia, and no healing periods or downtime.
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Dr. Han can discuss actual costs during your sleep apnea consultation at his Leesburg or Arlington, VA, practice, but oral device therapy is usually less expensive than a CPAP machine.
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.
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2020
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View on GoogleOther 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.
