Traditionally when we think about orthodontics, we think about kids whose permanent dentition is coming in and needs some correction or we think about teenagers with permanent dentition getting braces to fix their smile. Adults are usually hesitant to undergo orthodontic treatment because of aesthetic concerns, cost, or time. Adults benefit from orthodontic care just as much as children and adole ...
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Childhood obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is an important risk factor for childhood developmental disorders, metabolic disorders and inflammation. 1.2 to 5.8% of the general pediatric population have OSAS. OSAS can have different levels of severity that could give rise to long term effects on children including alterations in behavior and neurocognitive deficits affecting attention, learn ...
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If you have concerns that your child might be experiencing complications with their sleep and airway function, when they come in for a consultation there is an examination protocol that we follow to further inspect these concerns. Typical examination protocol already includes looking at the face, eyes, nose, lips, tongue, teeth and gums, and the oropharyngeal area. We follow the typical ...
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As everyone knows, poor sleep quality can cause one to feel fatigue during the day. But did you know that sleep quality can be affected by heavy snoring, choking, gasping or breathing cessation during the night? Sleep-disordered breathing can cause you wake up often during the night and is characterized by recurrent episodes of upper airway collapse during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) ...
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Health professionals use the Mallampati score in anesthesia to predict the ease of intubation. However, it can also be an indicator for determining whether or not your child suffers from Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The physical exam to determine a patient’s Mallampati score is simple. The patient should be sitting upright with their head in a neutral position, facing forward. Then, ask th ...
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