Why Early Evaluation Matters for Jaw and Airway Development Early intervention can have an important impact on a child’s growth, development and long-term health. Parents may not realize how much jaw and facial growth happens during the first decade of a child’s life. That is why we like to evaluate children much earlier than many…
Signs of Airway and Sleep Problems in Children There are several signs and symptoms parents can watch for that may indicate their child is experiencing sleep, breathing, airway, or growth and development concerns. Snoring is a big one. Mouth breathing or loud breathing during sleep can also be signs that a child may not be…
Symptoms You May Think Are Normal Something I wish patients knew before they walked in the door is that some things they consider normal actually aren’t normal and could be something much bigger than what they think. For example, snoring, clenching, grinding, or just mouth breathing. Looking Beyond Allergies and Stress Sometimes people think, “Oh,…