Navin Hukmani DDS
Board Certified Orthodontist located in Leesburg, VA & South Riding, VA
Orthodontics and sleep issues, is there a connection? Yes, the anatomy of the airway. A constricted airway prevents oxygen into the body especially during sleep. Airway focused orthodontics provides treatment for increasing the airway with customized orthodontic appliances which results in patients reporting better sleep, concentration, increase of academic or work performance, stamina, reduction of pain, and resolution of different health issues that have been negatively impacting their daily activities.
Another factor is the posture of the tongue. Some jaw or bite relationships also impact the posture of the tongue which may result in mouth breathing which in turn affects oxygenation. Specific tongue exercises called oral myofunctional therapy can improve low tongue posture which can reduce sleep apnea. Pediatric patients may experience remarkable improvements in quality of sleep, growth, mood, personality and academic abilities.
Dr. Hukmani finds great personal and professional satisfaction in transforming the health and lives of his patients. Dr. Hukmani has provided airway focused orthodontic treatment to thousands of patients who are very appreciative of the improvement in their health and wellbeing. Orthodontics is more than braces. Airway focused orthodontics addresses specific anatomical issues that may severely impact a patient’s ability to breath, eat and sleep. Dr. Hukmani not only changes smiles, he transforms lives.
Contact: frontdesk@lansdowneortho.com
Office phone: 703 858-3600
Dental Area of Focus:
Airway Focused Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
Education:
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska; Certificate in Orthodontics
University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland; Doctor of Dental Surgery, Magna Cum Laude Graduate
University of Maryland, School of Engineering, College Park, Maryland; BS in Chemical Engineering
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland; BS in Biochemistry
Notable Achievements, Certifications, Recognitions:
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (2007)
Omicron Kappa Upsilon (2000)
National Dental Honor Society
Professional School Scholarship (1999 to 2000)
Maryland Higher Education Commission
State Scholarship Administration
Gorgas Odontological Honorary Society (1998 to Present)
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Dental School, University of Maryland
Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society (1998 to Present)
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Dental School, University of Maryland
Maryland Senatorial Scholarship (1991, 1994, 1996 to 2000)
Maryland Higher Education Commission
State Scholarship Administration
Maryland General State Scholarship (1992, 1993, 1995)
Maryland Higher Education Commission State Scholarship Administration
Dental Industry Associations/Organizations:
American Association of Orthodontists (2000 to Present)
Virginia Dental Association (2002 to Present)
Northern Virginia Dental Society (2002 to Present)
American Dental Association (1996 to Present)
Maryland State Dental Association (1998 to Present)
Korean-American Student Dental Association (1998 to 2000)
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (1994 to 1995)
American Chemical Society (1994 to 1995)
Hometown: Rockville, MD
Hobbies/Interests:
Weight training, hiking, traveling, nature photography
Locations
19415 Deerfield Avenue Suite 306
Leesburg, VA 20176
43130 Amberwood Plaza Suite 225
South Riding, VA 20152