Washington DC Pediatric Dentist: Children's Sleep Apnea Treatments Announced

Children’s Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics — Washington DC (202-410-0088) — has announced its sleep apnea treatments to ensure kids get healthy, restful sleep.

Washington, United States - February 8, 2024 /NewsNetwork/ —

To help children whose breathing is interrupted during sleep, the dental clinic now offers myofunctional therapy, an individualized solution to treat sleep apnea that encompasses exercises for proper breathing, tongue placement, and swallowing.

Go to https://www.mychildrenschoicedental.com/thrive-myofunctional-therapy for more information.

Children’s Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, serving the Central Northwest neighborhoods of Washington, DC, including Bloomingdale, Eckington, Truxton Circle, Edgewood, and Fort Lincoln, offers enhanced treatments for the two types of sleep apnea affecting children: central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The latter is more common and occurs when the airway repeatedly becomes partially or completely blocked, the team explains.

Pediatric sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. These pauses in breathing, known as apneas, can last for a few seconds to a few minutes. Studies have found that sleep apnea negatively impacts a child’s behavior, cognitive development, emotional regulation, and physical growth. In addition, muscle weakness within the tongue, mouth, and upper throat can lead to snoring and OSA, the clinic says.

To treat sleep apnea and prevent more severe symptoms, the Children’s Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic clinicians provide myofunctional therapy, a program consisting of regular exercises to strengthen the tongue and facial muscles used for chewing, swallowing, and breathing. Although the length of treatment may vary, myofunctional therapy generally lasts between 4 and 12 months.

During the initial visit, the dentist will complete a comprehensive assessment to determine the root cause of a child’s sleep apnea. Once established, they will develop a personalized treatment plan based on the child's specific needs. The parents are also provided with detailed information to ensure their complete understanding and awareness of their child’s condition and the necessary treatments.

Depending on the severity of the child’s sleep disorder, the plan may involve other treatment methods, such as Rapid Maxillary Expansion (RME). RME is an orthodontic treatment technique that involves wearing a custom-made appliance to widen the upper jaw and expand the palate to provide more room for airflow.

One satisfied parent said: “Dr. A. and her team are absolutely amazing. They are all so sweet with the kids (and parents). Dr. A. is clearly very knowledgeable and explains and relays information in a very parent-friendly way as well. The office is beautiful and clean. We went to Dr. A. for concerns of lip tie and tongue tie for our child and we left feeling confident about what was going on, the next steps, and a plan of action.”

Interested parties can visit https://www.mychildrenschoicedental.com/thrive-myofunctional-therapy for details.

Contact Info:
Name: Dr Jonelle Grant Anamelechi
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Organization: Children's Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics- Washington, DC
Address: 2013 Bunker Hill Rd NE, Washington, DC 20018, United States
Phone: +1-202-410-0088
Website: https://www.mychildrenschoicedental.com/

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