Sleep apnea is commonly diagnosed in adults as the probability of having this disorder increases with age. However, children are not invincible to this disorder! Some of the signs to look for are also present in adults, with a few key differences. Don’t worry, there are ways to treat sleep apnea, especially if detected early. […]
More than 75% of children have a developing malocclusion, which can be seen as early as the age of five. For treatment of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) in pediatric patients, Dr. Sara offers Myobrace for Kids™, as well as for Juniors. Through the use of these oral appliances, you can help your child’s myofacial muscles and […]
If your child has ever come home feeling exhausted from school, have you ever wondered why? Is it just because they are tired? That has to be it, right? It might be. Unfortunately, there is a chance that their sleepiness after school and throughout the day is because they are suffering from sleep apnea. In […]
You might be aware of sleep apnea in adults, but what about children? Yes, our children can suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), too. However, with our children, sleep apnea can be more complicated than you think. Even just brief pauses in breathing can cause a child to experience low levels oxygen in the blood, […]