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Did you know that a properly aligned smile can help improve more than just your appearance? Many people go through treatment with braces or clear aligners to help straighten out their teeth and boost their confidence. Additionally, airway expansion can be done to create more space in your smile and open your airways. These treatments may also be able to help alleviate symptoms of sleep disorders, like obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. In today’s blog, your Mansfield, TX, dental team is here to talk about airway-focused orthodontic treatment.
Smile Overcrowding And Sleep Disorders Could Be Linked
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring could potentially be linked to your teeth being improperly aligned. This is because overcrowding may affect the alignment of your jaw, thereby narrowing your airways. When you try to rest at night, you may not be breathing properly, which can cause you to snore or wake up periodically throughout the evening. If you have noticed that your child has trouble sleeping or seems moody in the mornings, it could be a sign of one of these disorders. You can take our quiz to assess the severity of the problem before scheduling an appointment with our team.
Snoring And OSA Can Affect Your Mood And More
OSA and snoring can significantly affect your quality of life, from your physical health to your mental well-being and more. Narrowed airways can make it challenging to fall asleep at night. Loud snoring can also wake you or your family member at night, which can be frustrating. If your child has OSA or snores, it can be hard for them to express their symptoms, which can be incredibly frustrating for them and you, as the parent. Dr. Coerver and her team may be able to help diagnose the problem and find an effective treatment, like orthodontic expansion, to improve your child’s symptoms.
Orthodontic Treatment Can Improve Snoring
If we find that you are experiencing symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea or snoring, we can then discuss potential treatment options. We may use orthodontic expansion treatments to create more space in the mouth. Next, you can use orthodontic treatments like traditional braces or Invisalign to realign the teeth. Braces use brackets and wires to shift your teeth into the correct position and are a popular method for patients of all ages. If you prefer a more discreet option, you can ask your dentist about clear aligners, which use custom trays to shift your teeth.
Plan Your Treatment With Our Orthotropic Dentist
If your child is moodier than usual, it may be due to poor rest caused by airway blockages. Your Mansfield, TX, orthotropic dentist may be able to improve their symptoms through airway-focused treatment. To learn more, call our office today at (817) 592-8475.
