Pediatric Sleep Breathing Disorders
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Could My Child Have A Sleep Related Breathing Disorder?
Sleep-related breathing disorders (commonly called SDB) can affect people of all ages, including children. The problem is a physical deformity that lowers a child’s oxygen levels during sleep. When children do not get quality, restorative sleep, they may become hyperactive which is why sleep apnea in children tends to be mistaken for ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder). A correct diagnosis can prevent your child from a lifetime of unnecessary symptoms, therapies, and prescriptions. The lowered oxygen level can also trigger physical problems like delayed speech, chronic fatigue, sleep apnea and crooked teeth. Crowded or crooked teeth are often signs of an underdeveloped mouth/jaw that can have negative effects on the airway, breathing, and other related symptoms like:
ADD/ ADHD
Aggression
Learning Difficulties
Low IQ
Delayed Speech
Anxiety
Arrested Growth
Allergies
Nightmares/Night Terrors
Bed Wetting
Mouth breathing
Difficulty Awakening
Snoring
Daytime Sleepiness
Chronic Fatigue
Frequent Colds
Where Did SBD Come From?
Anthropologist Dr. Robert Corruccini Spent 30 years traveling around the world studying indigenous populations. He arrived at a definitive conclusion: children’s SDB was nowhere to be found in the children in these cultures.
In fact, kid’s oral and facial structures are very healthy and functional in cultures where:
- Breastfeeding begins at birth & continues into the third year.
- Children are weaned onto intact raw vegetables and fruit.
In “advanced” cultures we often:
- Never start breastfeeding or we move to a bottle within months of birth.
- Feed babies cooked and pureed food.
- Use pacifiers to keep children “soothed.”
The Result?
By choosing technology and convenience over tradition, we are “creating” SDB and the side effects our children suffer from. Fortunately, there are treatment options available to help your child live a healthier life. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, call Just Breathe DDS today!
SBD Treatment: An Affordable Alternative To Braces
We offer the Vivos Guide Series Appliances that are used to create proper spacing for the teeth, allowing them to rotate and align to the proper positions. Crowded and misaligned teeth are often caused by environmental factors and underdeveloped jaws.
At our office, we address these problems as early as possible. The soft appliances are removable and mostly used at night. They not only straighten teeth, but are fabricated to help keep your child’s lower jaw forward while they sleep which helps open their airway.
When you arrive, you can expect a warm and inviting atmosphere where we try to make each visit a fun experience for everyone. Dr. Chatfield will thoroughly examine your child’s oral and airway anatomy to help determine the best course of treatment. We look forward to helping your child live a healthier and happier life.
What to Expect From Just Breathe DDS
Quite often the Vivos Guides will do the job for most children, but some may still need Phase Two of Orthodontic Treatment. This treatment usually begins when most or all permanent teeth are in. The goal of Phase Two treatment is to make sure all teeth are in their proper place for a healthy bite and a pleasing smile. For more information on an affordable alternative to braces, call Just Breathe DDS today!
Comprehensive Exam
We perform a comprehensive examination including evaluating your child’s oral and airway anatomy. This will help us determine any conditions your child may be suffering from related to an underdeveloped jaw.
Physicians Diagnosis
If we feel a sleep test is needed, you will receive a Certified Board Sleep Physician’s diagnosis for your child. Once we receive the diagnosis, we’ll help you determine what the best course of treatment is for your child.
Results That Last A Lifetime
Our treatment is a short term process, generally 18-24 months, with results that last a lifetime. We will not only treat your symptoms, but we do our best to treat the root cause of your child’s condition.
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F.A.Q.
How long does our sleep breathing disorder treatment take?
Our treatment is a short term process, generally 18-24 months, with results that last a lifetime.
How does the Vivos Guide Series Appliance work?
They are used to create proper spacing for the teeth, allowing them to rotate and align to the proper positions. Crowded and misaligned teeth are often caused by environmental factors and underdeveloped jaws. The soft appliances are removable and mostly used at night. They not only straighten teeth, but are fabricated to help keep your child’s lower jaw forward while they sleep which helps open their airway.
How much do we charge for the CandidPro Clear Aligners?
CandidPro Clear Aligners cost $3500 compared to traditional options that cost upwards of $7000.
How long does the CandidPro Treatment take?
The treatment for CandidPro Clear Aligners takes about 7 months (on average).
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