Pediatric Sleep Disorders
- Poor Sleep
- Poor Behavior
- Trouble in School
- Attention problems
- Bed wetting
- Acid reflux
- Crooked teeth
All of these can be attributed to improper development of the structures of the mouth. Proper development greatly reduces the need for orthodontics as teenagers.
Treatment Options
Habit Correctors
We utilize these appliances to help our smaller patients learn to breathe through their nose, which is a key component to getting good sleep. The ideal age to start this treatment is around 4 or 5, but sometimes we can get them started as early as 2.
Tongue & Lip Ties
Muscle attachments in the mouth can cause a host of problems in even our smallest patients.
In infants, these attachments can be too tight and cause feeding issues. These attachments also prevent the tongue from working like it should to swallow, which can cause an excess amount of air to be swallowed, causing acid reflux and “colic”.
Improper muscle attachments to the lips can cause improper development of the arches, causing overactive lip muscles, which can lead to improper development and crowded and crooked teeth.
Please visit our section on frenectomies for more information.
Nasal Breathing vs. Mouth Breathing
Breathing through your nose releases nitric oxide into your blood stream, which acts as a vasodilator, which opens up the blood vessels and allows oxygen to perfuse more readily to your organs. This allows for the more restful, restorative sleep we all could use.
Signs of poor breathing can include:
- Mouth breathing – day or night
- Snoring
- Audible breathing
- Restless sleep
- Nightmares or night terrors
- Chapped lips
- Tooth grinding/wear
If your child exhibits any of these signs and symptoms please contact us today!
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