Sleep-Disordered Breathing: The Hidden Sleep Problem Linked With ADHD and Even Orthodontics
Watch out for Sleepwalking, Bedwetting, Snoring and Other Signs in Your Child
Surgery, allergy treatment, and orthodontics works
The treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in children often requires a multi-disciplinary approach, potentially including multiple medical and dental specialists. One of the key professionals who may be involved is a specially trained orthodontist who may perform rapid maxillary expansion.
Most people don’t realize that mouth breathing is a complex health concern that can lead to sleep apnea, speech impediments, and improper facial growth.
The search for the cause of a preschooler’s difficult behavior leads to a surprising discovery.
Most people don’t realize that mouth breathing is a complex health concern that can lead to sleep apnea, speech impediments, and improper facial growth.
A narrow palate often leads to dental concerns like crowded or impacted teeth. It can also lead to speech problems and trouble breathing. Genetics, abnormal mouth development, having a tongue-tie, and aggressive thumb sucking as a child can all play a role in the development of a narrow palate.
Breastfeeding is linked with healthier babies and healthier mothers – and you might be surprised how far the benefits extend.
Awareness of tongue-tie, and its hidden impact on children’s health, is rising around the world. Here’s how it can be spotted and fixed.