Dr. Tanner Hauptman is a general dentist committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while helping patients achieve healthy smiles. He believes every patient deserves to feel heard, comfortable, and informed throughout their dental experience.
As part of Breathe Easy Airways & Implants at Brian Homann, DDS, Dr. Hauptman provides dental implants and airway-focused dentistry. He offers complete treatment planning for patients in Elk Grove Village, Itasca, and nearby communities. Schedule a consultation when you call (847) 439-8546 today. Or, contact our dental office in Elk Grove Village to schedule your appointment.
About Dr. Tanner Hauptman: Compassionate, Patient-Centered Dental Care
Originally from Denver, Colorado, Dr. Hauptman earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from Colorado State University. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, where he served as both Class President and Student Body President.
During dental school, he received the Dean’s Scholarship for Academic and Clinical Excellence and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national dental honor society.
Following dental school, Dr. Hauptman completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System’s Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. During his residency, he received advanced training in implant dentistry, restorative dentistry, root canal therapy, oral surgery, full-mouth rehabilitation, and comprehensive treatment planning.
Dr. Hauptman regularly participates in continuing education to stay current with advances in implant dentistry, airway-focused dentistry, and comprehensive dental care. He lives in Chicago’s western suburbs with his wife, Alexa, and their son, Walker James.
Breathe Easy Airways & Implants
Breathe Easy Airways & Implants of Brian Homann, DDS, provides care for patients seeking treatment for missing teeth, dental-related breathing concerns, and sleep-related breathing disorders. Our team evaluates each patient’s oral health, airway, and treatment goals to develop an individualized treatment plan.
By understanding how the teeth, jaws, tongue, and airway work together, we can recommend treatment that supports long-term oral health and healthy function.
Implant Dentist in Elk Grove Village, IL
Dr. Hauptman helps patients replace missing teeth with stable, natural-looking restorations. Dental implant services include:
- Single-tooth dental implants
- Implant-supported bridges
- Implant-supported dentures
- Implant restorations
- Comprehensive implant treatment planning
- Full-mouth rehabilitation
- Coordination with trusted oral surgeons when procedures, such as complicated tooth extractions or extensive bone grafting, are recommended
Dental implants help restore chewing function, support long-term oral health, and provide a secure replacement for missing teeth.
Airway-Focused Dentist
As an airway dentist*, Dr. Hauptman evaluates how the teeth, jaws, tongue, and surrounding oral structures may affect breathing during the day and while sleeping. Airway concerns may contribute to:
- Mouth breathing
- Snoring
- Poor sleep quality
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- Narrow dental arches
- Daytime fatigue
- Crowded teeth
- Dental health issues
Every patient receives a comprehensive evaluation to determine whether airway-focused treatment may be appropriate.
Airway Expansion
Some patients may benefit from therapy that expands space in the upper jaw and promotes improved, healthier breathing. Depending on the patient’s age and needs, treatment may include:
- Orthopedic expansion
- Bone-supported expansion performed in coordination with an oral surgeon
- Invisalign® treatment
- Other airway-focused therapies
As an airway expansion dentist*, Dr. Hauptman assesses each patient to determine the most appropriate treatment. He works with kids, adolescents, and adults who are facing oral health-related airway concerns.
Sleep Apnea Dentistry
Dr. Hauptman works alongside Dr. Brian Homann to provide care for patients with obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing concerns.
Dr. Brian Homann is an AADSM Qualified Dentist, a designation awarded by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine to dentists who have completed additional education in dental sleep medicine and oral appliance therapy.
For qualifying patients who have been diagnosed with OSA, our team provides airway evaluations and custom oral appliance therapy. Oral appliances help reposition the lower jaw during sleep to reduce airway obstruction and may be an alternative for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy.
A Personalized Approach to Care
At Brian Homann, DDS, our team believes every treatment plan should be tailored to the individual. Dr. Hauptman works to understand each patient’s concerns, explain available treatment options, and answer questions.
We want our patients to make informed decisions about their oral health. Whether discussing dental implants or airway concerns, our goal is to build lasting relationships and help patients feel comfortable throughout their care.
Schedule a Consultation
If you would like to learn more about our airway-focused dentistry and related services at Breathe Easy Airways & Implants of Brian Homann, DDS, contact us to schedule an appointment.
*Please Note: Dr. Homann and Dr. Hauptman are general dentists who provide dental care to patients of all ages, including airway-focused dentistry services.
