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Pediatric Sleep Problems Facts
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Fast Facts:
81% of snoring children with ADHD could have their ADHD eliminated if their habitual snoring were effectively treated. (Chervin, R.D., et.al., Symptoms of Sleep Disorders, Inattention and Hyperactivity in Children, 1997, Sleep 20(12): 1185-1192).
Using a dental sleep appliance can eliminate the need for surgical removal of the tonsils in some cases.
Nighttime bedwetting ceased in 10 cases studied when oral therapies were used to reduce nasal constriction. (Timms, D., Rapid Maxillary Expansion in the Treatment of Nocturnal Enuresis. The Angle Orthodontist, 1990, 60(3).
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Unlike adults, children who suffer from sleep-disordered breathing are often likely to exhibit hyperactivity during the day.
Restful Sleep is Essential to Your Child's Health
Undiagnosed and untreated pediatric sleep disorders have been linked to a spectrum of health and behavioral issues, including
- Attention hyperactivity deficit disorder (ADHD)
- Nocturnal enuresis (nighttime bed wetting)
- Weight gain or obesity
- Nightmares and
- Bedtime resistance
Traditional Treatment Options
Traditionally, physicians have treated pediatric sleep disorders with CPAP machines and/or surgery to remove the tonsils and adenoids. Due to advances in dental sleep medicine, today there are more conservative, yet equally effective therapies available from qualified dentists.
Conservative, Effective Dental Treatment Options
Certified in dental sleep medicine, we can often treat sleep-disordered breathing problems in children by providing them with a custom-made dental sleep appliance (similar to an athletic mouthguard) or by placing temporary ceramic crowns on their teeth. These crowns effectively open up the child's bite and maintain a natural, open airway during sleep.
We also work with parents to improve their children's sleep habits and will leverage our relationships with area sleep medicine specialists when a multidisciplinary approach to your child's care is warranted.
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