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Sleep Apnea & Airway Issues in Teens
Sleep apnea in teens and airway issues can negatively impact your teen's health and behavior. We can address your concerns and identify treatment options for sleep apnea in teens in Ontario.
Understanding Sleep Apnea in Teens
Sleep apnea and airway issues in teens are often caused by factors such as enlarged tonsils or airway issues, and can lead to serious health complications if left untreated.
As your child becomes a teenager, their sleep patterns will naturally shift, due to changes in the brain's circadian system as well as environmental factors such as their schedule.
But what happens if you suspect your teen's problems with sleep extend beyond the normal teenage struggles to get those 8 to 10 hours of restful shuteye every night? If you've noticed symptoms such as snoring, hyperactivity, mouth breathing, mood changes and daytime sleepiness, they may be suffering from sleep apnea and airway issues.
Obstructive sleep apnea can cause your teen to stop breathing for over 10 seconds during sleep, forcing the brain to wake them up repeatedly throughout the night to restore airflow. This disrupts their ability to achieve deep, restorative sleep, impacting their overall health and daily functioning.
Has your teen been diagnosed with sleep apnea?
They may have airway or breathing issues. We can check their symptoms to find out whether airway-focused orthodontics can help.
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Treatment for Sleep Apnea & Airway Issues in Teens in Ontario
For teens and their parents, dealing with sleep apnea and airway issues can be concerning, especially when symptoms interfere with daily life.
At Village Orthodontics, we take a non-invasive, patient-first approach to orthodontics, developing a customized orthodontic treatment plan to meet your teen's specific needs.
We can conduct a myofunctional orthodontic exam for your teen to identify common indications of constrictions or blockages, such as tonsils that are abnormally sized or positioned. We can also perform a sleep study and take X-rays to gain further insights into your teen's condition.
Sleep apnea treatment for teens and airway issues may take place after early orthodontic treatment, or in conjunction with other orthodontic treatment options such as braces or clear aligners to address the current condition, treat symptoms and prevent future health issues.
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Whether you're considering treatment for yourself or your child, we have an orthodontist waiting for you at one of our seven locations across Ontario.