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Sleep apnea affects children and adults. It is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. Sleep apnea occurs when throat muscles relax or the brain does not signal the muscles that control breathing. You may have sleep apnea if you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night’s sleep.
Early diagnosis and treatment in children are essential to prevent complications that can affect children’s growth, cognitive development, and behavior. Studies have shown that children with sleep apnea are more likely to have behavioral problems, experience bed-wetting, demonstrate poor school performance, and many other issues.
Child and adult sleep apnea symptoms may include:
At Image Orthodontics, we know that better rest leads to increased energy, improved health, and a sense of well-being, while poor sleep negatively impacts every aspect of life. Our goal is to provide our patients a chance for real change through improved energy, sleep, and quality of life.
We offer sleep apnea treatment for children and adults without needing a CPAP machine by using SomnoDent Oral Appliances. Our sleep apnea treatment plans consist of several options for early orthodontic treatment, including non-surgical and non-invasive mouth expansion, straightening, and correcting overcrowded teeth, which help expand the breathing airways and promote normal breathing.
Our orthodontist will design a customized orthodontic treatment plan with non-surgical and non-invasive mouth expansion or straightening and correct crowding of the teeth to help expand the breathing airways and promote normal breathing.
The details of treatment vary depending on the seriousness of your case and the type of treatment recommended. You will have regular adjustment appointments so the orthodontist can evaluate your progress.
Once your custom oral appliance has been refined and fitted to the exact settings that work for you, you’ll experience improved breathing, which will decrease snoring and increase sleep quality.
We are excited to help you achieve the sleep and quality of life you deserve!
