Child breathing and brain development
Breathing well is fundamental to growing well
Do you know how your child breathes while sleeping?
Persistent mouth breathing and sleep-disordered breathing can affect much more than a child’s mouth.
Sleep and performance
Poor-quality sleep during developmental years has been
linked to difficulties with concentration, memory, and learning, as well as lower academic performance, irritability, and hyperactivity.
Furthermore, mouth breathing during growth can be associated with alterations in tongue position, the development of the palate and jaws, the bite, and facial growth.
Early detection is key
During childhood, there is still time to identify the cause and take action while the child is growing.
Observing is a key factor
Sleeping with mouth open · Snoring · Restless sleep · Dark circles · Fatigue · Lack of concentration · Mouth breathing
Anatomic Association
What we evaluate
We conduct a precise assessment of both anatomy and habits to identify
underlying causes, enabling us to treat them and restore proper airflow to your lungs and other organs.
ADVANCE DENTAL INSTITUTE PROTOCOL
BREATHING
Nasal or oral breathing and possible signs of obstruction.
SLEEP
Snoring, awakenings, movement, and sleep quality.
MOUTH AND GROWTH
Tongue, frenulum, palate, jaws, teeth, and bite.
AIRWAY
When indicated, we supplement the assessment with specific tests.
f we detect signs requiring further assessment, we work in collaboration with pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, otolaryngology, and speech therapy/myofunctional therapy.
How do we treat it?
By using fixed or removable appliances in a combination of orthopedics and orthodontics, we achieve predictable and long-lasting results.
The treatment is completed using a myofunctional kit, which helps promote proper jaw positioning while establishing healthy habits that foster correct breathing, sleep, and cognitive development.
MYOFUNCTIONAL KIT ADVANCE DENTAL INSTITUTE ®
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