Sleep Apnea in Children and Orthodontics
Learn how airway orthodontics can help children with sleep apnea. Explore causes, symptoms and early treatment options.
Braces and Sleep Apnea: Can They Really Help?
Summary Orthodontic treatments like braces and expanders can help reduce symptoms of sleep apnea. It works for people whose breathing problems are linked to jaw alignment or dental crowding. While not a cure, these treatments may support overall sleep health as part of a collaborative treatment plan. Many people know that braces can straighten […]
Sleep Apnea
Did you know? Pediatric sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which your child’s breathing is partially or fully blocked repeatedly during sleep. The condition is due to narrowing or blockage of the upper airway during sleep which can cause disruptive sleep. Studies have shown that children with sleep apnea are more likely to have […]