Sleep Dentistry
Here at Lifeworks Dental, we are excited to offer various options to help each member of your family breathe easy and sleep well. Our team is dedicated to providing effective solutions for sleep-related issues, ensuring that you and your loved ones enjoy restful, healthy sleep. Contact us today at (713) 956-5433 to learn more about our sleep dentistry services in Houston, Texas, and schedule your appointment.
Sleep Conditions
Sleep disorders can significantly impact your overall health and well-being. Whether you or your child experiences mild sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) such as mouth breathing, crowded teeth, or snoring, it’s important to seek treatment. Untreated sleep disorders can lead to serious health issues and affect daily life.
Sleep Solutions for Adults
Our sleep solutions for adults are designed to address a variety of sleep disorders, including sleep apnea and snoring. By providing customized treatments, we help you achieve better sleep quality and overall health. Our options include oral appliances that reposition the jaw to keep your airway open during sleep, reducing snoring and sleep apnea symptoms.
Sleep Solutions for Children
Children with sleep-disordered breathing often face behavioral, cognitive, and physical development challenges. Symptoms such as hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, and social issues can be linked to poor sleep quality. Our pediatric sleep dentistry services focus on identifying and treating these issues early to promote healthy growth and development.
Understanding Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) in Children
Research has shown that children with SDB are more likely to exhibit behavioral and emotional problems. For instance, children with crossbites are 3.3 times more likely to suffer from SDB, while those with convex facial profiles are 2.6 times more likely. Addressing these issues early can prevent long-term consequences.
The Connection Between Bedwetting and Dental Development
Bedwetting can be a sign of compromised airway and sleep-disordered breathing. Studies have highlighted the link between SDB and various childhood health issues, affecting as many as 9 out of 10 children. Addressing airway issues can significantly reduce or eliminate bedwetting.
The Importance of Your Child’s Airway
A compromised airway can lead to mouth breathing, which affects a child’s ability to get enough oxygen during sleep. This can hinder proper jaw development and overall health. Early intervention to widen and bring forward the jaws can help open the airway and improve breathing.
Dangers of Mouth Breathing
Mouth breathing can lead to further airway compromise and is often linked to the need for orthodontic treatment. It can also impact the function of orofacial muscles necessary for speaking, swallowing, and chewing. Enlarged tonsils and adenoids caused by mouth breathing can further restrict the airway.
The Dental Connection
Children with SDB often have underdeveloped, narrow dental arches. Proper growth and development of the airway are crucial, and early treatment can prevent the need for extractions and extensive orthodontic work later in life.
Early Treatment Is Critical
Addressing abnormal conditions during a child’s critical growing years can prevent the development of SDB into adulthood. Expanding the upper and lower jaws can significantly improve airway development and eliminate many symptoms associated with SDB.
Why Choose Lifeworks Dental for Sleep Dentistry?
At Lifeworks Dental, we integrate advanced dental technology and a compassionate approach to provide exceptional care for sleep-related issues. Our practice is located at 7951 Katy Freeway, Suite I, Houston, TX 77024, and serves patients from the Greater Houston area. We are dedicated to helping you and your family achieve restful, healthy sleep.
Contact Us
Ready to breathe easy and sleep well? Call us today at (713) 956-5433 to learn more about our sleep dentistry services and schedule your appointment at Lifeworks Dental. Let us help you achieve a healthier, more restful sleep for a better quality of life.