Obstructed Breathing and Poor Sleep
As children grow, there could be times where complications with the growth of the oral structures could inhibit breathing. This means poor sleep, with frequent interruptions during the night. Due to this, your kids may have trouble concentrating during school and could act out, and have difficulty reaching key educational and emotional milestones. Warning signs include trouble waking up in the morning, frequent episodes of waking in the night, restlessness in the night, and moodiness during the day. Even if it appears they slept throughout the night, they could still struggle with daytime drowsiness and falling asleep during the day.
Starting Care
Our team will conduct an examination to see if your kids benefit from airway orthodontics. We will look at the smile and oral structures with detailed digital imaging, so we can make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy. We also talk to you about symptoms and issues your child may be experiencing at home and school. From there, we can decide if treating possible airway obstruction is necessary and then move forward with treatment.
Airway Orthodontics
Airway orthodontics are custom-made oral devices that are worn as your child sleeps at night, often fitting like a simple nightguard. However, the device is custom-fitted for your child and designed to shift the jaw and oral structures as needed, so airways are open and free of obstruction. Kids then enjoy deep, uninterrupted sleep and feel more rested and alert the next day. This is often necessary for young children, and as they grow and their smiles develop the need for the airway orthodontics will be reduced until they don’t need them. In the meantime, this can help prevent them from falling behind!
If you have any questions about how we help kids feel more rested and alert with custom airway orthodontics, or if you would like to schedule a visit for your child, then contact our team today to learn more and get started.
Schedule Your Child’s Visit At Crosspointe!
We know that better rest means better quality of life and education for your child. To find out more about us or to schedule your initial consultation, please call our office at Crosspointe Dental & Orthodontics in Mansfield, TX at (817) 592-8475 today! We want to help your whole family enjoy good oral health and feel more rested during the day, so talk to our team today about possible solutions.
