It is clear that sleep is a crucial part of growth and development for children of all ages. But while your child may be getting the proper amount of sleep each night, they may not be getting enough rest. Studies have confirmed a link between nightmares and snoring, leading to health problems for children down […]
After a long day at school it seems common that your child would be tired, right? Right. However, what if they’re tired because they are suffering from sleep apnea? Would you know the difference? Let’s take a look at what sleep apnea is and how it might be affecting your child. What is sleep apnea? […]
If you hear your son or daughter snoring, it should not be ignored. Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, which requires immediate attention. You might be aware of what sleep apnea is due to the existence among adults, but it is not only restricted to adults–children can develop it too. Sleep apnea is […]
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 […]
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 […]
If your child, or children, have trouble sleeping, snore often or even sleep a lot but are tired all day, it might be sleep apnea. When dealing with sleep apnea in children, it can often go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for strep throat, enlarged tonsils, etc. By visiting Craniofacial Pain & Dental Sleep center, we can […]
If you hear your son or daughter snoring, it should not be ignored. Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, which requires immediate attention. You might be aware of what sleep apnea is due to the existence among adults, but it is not only restricted to adults–children can develop it too. Sleep apnea is […]
After a long day at school it seems common that your child would be tired, right? Right. However, what if they’re tired because they are suffering from sleep apnea? Would you know the difference? Let’s take a look at what sleep apnea is and how it might be affecting your child. What is Sleep Apnea? […]
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 […]