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Mouth Breathing in Children: What Every Parent Should Know

Mouth breathing in children is often dismissed as a harmless habit. Many parents assume their child will grow out of it or that it is only a concern during allergy season or illness. Current research shows that this assumption can be costly. A 2022 review found that uncorrected mouth breathing can lead to abnormal dentofacial […]

What Your Child’s Sleep Is Telling You About Their Health

Sleep is one of the most powerful indicators of a child’s overall health and development. As parents, we are often told to ensure our children get enough hours of sleep, but what is often missed is how they are breathing during that time. The way your child breathes while sleeping can reveal much about their […]

Your Child’s Airway and Jaw Development with Myofunctional Therapy

When you hear the phrase “early intervention,” what comes to mind? For many parents, it sounds...

Is Your Child Growing Right and Breathing Right?

When you bring your child in for a dental checkup, you may be expecting a quick look at their teeth and a brief...

Why Even Mild Snoring in Children Should Never Be Ignored

When parents hear their child snore at night, it can sound harmless or even cute.

How to Support Your Child’s Jaw and Airway Development Early

Many parents are surprised to learn that they can positively influence the way their child’s jaw and airway grow.

How Mouth Breathing Affects Memory and Brain Development in Children

Many parents find themselves repeating instructions, re-explaining homework, or managing a child who seems easily distracted.

Is the Myo-Nozzle the Answer?

Products like the Myo-Nozzle are gaining attention as breathing aids designed to promote nasal breathing and reduce snoring.

Snoring in Children and Cognitive Loss: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Snoring in children is often brushed off as something cute, funny, or harmless.

How Mouth Breathing Affects Your Child’s Brain Development and Mental Health

Many parents notice their child snores, breathes through their mouth, or has oral habits...

How Breathing Affects Your Child’s Academic Performance

As parents, we want our children to succeed. We want to see them come home proud of their grades,...

High-Signal Pediatric SRBD Risk Screener

Purpose: This rapid screener focuses on 10 clinically significant symptoms of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders (SRBD) in children, providing a quick assessment of high risk.

Instructions: Please choose the option that best describes your child's behavior for each question.
1. Does your child snore?
2. Does your child often sleep with their mouth open, or appear to be a 'mouth breather' during the day?
3. Has your child had recurrent or chronic tonsillitis or been told they have enlarged tonsils/adenoids?
4. Does your child grind their teeth (bruxism) or clench their jaw during the night?
5. Does your child sweat excessively during sleep?
6. Is your child restless in bed, often changing positions, or sleeping in unusual positions?
7. Does your child wake up during the night after falling asleep?
8. Does your still child wet the bed regularly?
9. Is your child abnormally tired, drowsy, or irritable during the day?
10. Is your child's concentration or attention span noticeably poor, leading to problems at school or home?