Natural solutions
New habits, lifelong benefits
If you think about it, when your muscles are moving in harmony, the jaw can develop properly and create plenty of space for adult teeth. When they’re not moving in harmony, that’s when problems like crooked teeth, obstructed breathing, and even TMJ disorders develop.
By creating new habits now through natural movements, new habits, and sleep appliances, problems can be avoided without surgery. It may even eliminate the need for braces! This therapeutic method can also be used to correct problems that may have developed as a result of improper muscle function, such as muscle imbalance, orthodontic relapse, and more.
Sleep Disordered Breathing
Recognizing and Addressing Breathing Issues in Children
Have you ever noticed that your child snores? Or perhaps grinds their teeth while sleeping? Do you catch them breathing through their mouth during the day instead of through their nose? Has their behavior become more aggressive? Believe it or not, all of these are symptoms of Sleep Disordered Breathing – a condition where the air flowing through the nose is obstructed during sleep.
The key to Sleep Disordered Breathing is the development of jaw muscles and their outlying structures. When children have underdeveloped faces or jaws, it can lead to poor habits like mouth breathing or poor breathing in general. If your child has limited breathing capabilities, it will drastically affect the quality of their sleep.
Symptoms of Poor Breathing While Sleeping
Recognizing the Signs and Long-Term Impact
Some symptoms of poor breathing while sleeping include:
- Snoring
- Headaches
- Teeth Grinding
- Mood Swings
- Difficulty Concentrating
- Crooked Teeth
Think about how you feel when you have been sleeping badly. Now imagine that feeling being a long-term, chronic condition. Evidence has found that children with sleep disordered breathing are more likely to have behavioral issues, decreased cognitive development, and even ADHD-like symptoms.
