Sleep & Airway Health: The Key to Thriving Children

Is Your Child Breathing and
Sleeping Well?

We put a lot of emphasis on the vital link between breathing, sleep, and health. It’s key for kids to breathe through their noses habitually. Nasal breathing supports the right oxygen levels, healthy growth of the face and jaws, and deep sleep. These are all vital for a child’s growth and well-being.

The mouth is designed for eating and drinking. The nose is for breathing.

Habitual nasal breathing is key to correcting and preventing issues associated with mouth breathing.

Here’s why nasal breathing is crucial:

Nasal breathing filters and warms the air, improving overall lung and body health.
It encourages the proper oral posture and optimal facial development, preventing long-term orthodontic and sleep issues.
It supports better sleep quality.

Early Screening for Airway Concerns

Early identification of airway concerns leads to more effective intervention and prevention of more complex issues as kids age. Screening involves:

Comprehensive Evaluations

We assess your child’s breathing, sleep patterns, and facial development and identify potential airway issues.

Parental Observations

We encourage parents to note signs such as snoring, mouth breathing, or restless sleep, which could indicate potential airway problems.

Collaborative Approach

We work with ENT specialists, orthodontists, myofunctional therapists and other specialized providers to develop a holistic care plan.

Understanding Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing & OSA

Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) encompasses a range of issues from snoring to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Symptoms may include:

Behavioral problems
ADD/ADHD – like symptoms
Loud snoring or gasping for air during sleep.
Daytime sleepiness or behavioral issues.
Challenges in academic performance linked to sleep quality.

Treatment Approaches

Our philosophy is to use a comprehensive, whole-child approach to addressing sleep and airway health, including:

ENT
Collaboration

Working with ear, nose, and throat specialists to address structural issues.

Airway
Orthodontics

Utilizing airway friendly orthodontic techniques to support proper jaw and airway development.

Myofunctional
Therapy

Strengthening oral and facial muscles to encourage healthy breathing habits.

Tongue Tie
Releases

Correcting restrictions that may contribute to airway and sleep issues.

Our goal is to help children not just survive but thrive. Our holistic, integrative, functional approach ensures every child gets a chance to grow into their happiest, healthiest selves.

Sleep & Airway Health: The Key to Thriving Children

Is Your Child Breathing and
Sleeping Well?

The mouth is designed for eating and drinking. The nose is for breathing.