What is an airway dentist?

An airway dentist specializes in identifying breathing and sleep-related problems caused by restrictions in the upper airway and focuses on treatments to promote healthier sleep and facial development.

What does a kids airway dentist do?

A kids airway dentist evaluates breathing, jaw growth, and sleep quality early in life using habit-correction appliances and myofunctional therapy to prevent airway issues.

Where can I find pediatric airway dentist near me?

Dental Sleep Experts of CT serves families looking for a pediatric airway dentist near me in Wolcott, Waterbury, Southington, Cheshire and surrounding Connecticut towns.

Do airway dentists treat sleep apnea?

Yes, airway dentists help manage sleep apnea by offering treatments like oral appliance therapy for adults and airway-guided development or specialist referrals in children.

Is Dental Sleep Experts of CT considered one of the best kids airway dentists in Connecticut?

Dental Sleep Experts of CT is widely regarded as one of the best kids airway dentists in Connecticut based on outcomes, advanced airway training, and pediatric-focused care.

What is a pediatric airway dentist?

A pediatric airway dentist specializes in identifying and treating children’s breathing and sleep-related issues, often linked to the development of their jaws, airway, and oral habits.

What should I expect at my child's first visit?

Expect a detailed medical and sleep history, evaluation of your child's facial development, airway size, tongue posture, and habits like mouth breathing or tongue thrusting. A treatment plan may be recommended.

What conditions can a pediatric airway dentist help with?

Conditions such as snoring, sleep apnea, mouth breathing, narrow palate, tongue tie, and speech or feeding issues can be assessed and managed.

Is treatment painful or invasive?

Treatments are typically gentle and non-invasive, such as myofunctional therapy, oral appliances, or referrals to ENT or orthodontists when needed.

How early can my child be seen?

Children as young as 2–3 years old can benefit from an airway evaluation if symptoms are present. Early intervention often leads to better outcomes.

Mandibular Oral Tori Predict the Presence but Not the Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.

Oral torus assessment is recommended as a part of routine craniofacial examination in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). However, there are conflicting studies on whether oral torus is associated with OSA and whether it affects OSA therapy.

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