Learn More About The Myobrace System
Are you concerned that your child is not sleeping properly and may be experiencing a problem while sleeping? We commonly hear of adults experiencing sleep problems such as sleep apnea, but many people aren’t aware that children can experience many of the same issues. Sleep-disordered breathing can come out in children in three different ways: snoring, sleep apnea, and mouth breathing. If these sleep issues are not treated and continue throughout childhood, into the teenage years, and finally into adulthood, there can be serious complications with overall health.
Sleep-Disordered Breathing
At Chichetti & Patel Dental Wellness, we are happy to treat children who are experiencing issues with sleep-disordered breathing. You may wonder how you can know if your child is having these symptoms. We recommend that you be mindful of your child and keep an eye out for symptoms such as:
- Enlarged tonsils and adenoids
- Mouth breathing
- Aggressive behavior
- Irritability
- Restless sleep
- Crooked teeth
- Daytime drowsiness
The MyoBrace System
Thankfully, we are able to treat sleep disorders with the help of the Myobrace System. The MyoBrace System uses a series of removable intraoral appliances that your child will wear for a few hours during the day and overnight. This treatment helps to correct the oral muscular dysfunction of the face and mouth. When the placement of the jaw is corrected, the hope is that patients will not need orthodontic treatment in the future. If it is needed, the time for treatment should be shorter. The Myobrace System also reduces the risk of orthodontic relapse. We are passionate about treating children with this method because little can be done to correct these problems in adulthood.
If you are concerned about your child and how they breathe or if they are experiencing any of the issues mentioned, be sure to contact our office, which is located in Charlotte, NC, to schedule an appointment. We can perform an evaluation, make a treatment recommendation, and move forward with treatment to improve your child’s symptoms and give you peace of mind. We are here to help!
