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Is your child mouth breathing?

08-12-2017

You might have noticed that your child’s lips are separated while they rest or sleep. This is typically the first indication of mouth breathing. Mouth breathing is often associated with anterior tongue rest posture. These positions can become a dominant reflex, causing the tongue to invade the oropharyngeal area, reducing the airway. This can result in snoring in children as young as two years o ...

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Considering Invisalign For Teens? Here Are 3 Major Advantages

06-11-2017

So many Americans have teeth issues. In fact, nearly one in five Americans doesn't have a proper and ideal bite, resulting in further dental problems as they age. That's also why kids and teens need to take care of their teeth as much as possible when they are young so their teeth are healthy and strong in the future. Braces can work wonders for helping teenagers straighten out their teeth, but ...

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Answering Common Questions About Braces

27-09-2017

When it comes to orthodontics, many children and teens express uncertainty at the mere concept of having a mouth full of metal. Of course, anyone who's ever had braces can probably tell you that they don't feel nearly as invasive or uncomfortable as they may seem. But before your child gets braces, it's important to make sure they know what to expect to put their minds at ease. Here are some answe ...

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Does Your Child Need Braces? Here Are Some Warning Signs

31-08-2017

As a parent, it's normal to compare your child’s development to their peers. And if you have a pre-teen or a teenager, you may start to see more and more of your child’s peers starting to get braces. This, of course, makes every parent question if their child needs braces. If left untreated, child orthodontic problems can cause plenty of problems to your child’s oral health. So to make su ...

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3 Convincing Reasons To Seek Sleep Apnea Treatment Today

04-08-2017

Sleep apnea is prevalent in as many as an estimated 18 million American adults. And aside from the fact that the condition is twice as common in men as it is in women, on the average night’s sleep, a sufferer of obstructive sleep apnea may experience 60 apneas per hour. If you've been waking up feeling perpetually exhausted, it could be an undiagnosed case of sleep apnea. Here are just a few rea ...

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