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<strong>How sleep apnea presents in children</strong>

How sleep apnea presents in children

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep-related breathing disorder and is one component of a spectrum of sleep disordered breathing. OSA occurs when the muscles relax after you fall asleep, which leads to the collapse of the soft tissue in the back of the throat. In turn, the airway is blocked leading to partial reductions […]

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Sleep bruxism and children: What to know

Sleep bruxism and children: What to know

Children who are diagnosed with attention deficit disorder might also experience bruxism. This can also be intertwined with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Knowing there is a connecting, dentists and dental hygienists need to help patients learn how to change their habits for the long term through behavioral therapy. What parents are saying When visiting the dentist […]

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An Overview of Sleep Apnea in Children

An Overview of Sleep Apnea in Children

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep related breathing disorder and is one component of a spectrum of sleep disordered breathing. It occurs when the muscles relax after you fall asleep and, as a result, soft tissue in the back of the throat collapses and blocks the airway leading to partial reductions in breathing. In […]