VIVOS Child Guide To Prevent Sleep Apnea
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VIVOS Child Guide To Prevent Sleep Apnea
If your child has crooked or crowded teeth or has a hard time sleeping at night, they could be at risk of suffering from sleep apnea when they are fully grown. Sleep apnea is where breathing can become hard when one is sleeping because they have a small airway. Small airways are a result of one’s jaws not growing properly during childhood.
There are many reasons why one’s jaw wouldn’t grow properly that include:
- Thumbsucking
- Bottle feeding for a long time
- Illness or even allergies that clog or block the airway for some time
- A diet of soft foods
Even though some jaws don’t naturally grow as they should, it doesn’t mean that developing sleep apnea is inevitable. With the innovative VIVOS system, your general dentist can work with you and your child to stop sleep apnea before it becomes a lifelong issue.
VIVOS System’s DNA Appliance
To address and prevent sleep apnea, VIVOS has developed a non-surgical solution that focuses on correcting the underdevelopment of the jaws. The DNA (Daytime Nighttime Appliance) appliance is a breakthrough in this effort, designed to physically guide your child’s jaw growth with the help of your dentist.
How the DNA Appliance Works
- Custom-Fit Appliance: The DNA appliance is a small, retainer-like device that your child wears during the evening and night for 12-24 months.
- Gentle Pressure for Growth: Over the course of treatment, the appliance applies a small amount of pressure to help the jaws grow fully.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Not only does this appliance help prevent sleep apnea by expanding the palate, but it also contributes to overall facial structure and may serve as an alternative to braces.
At Timberline Family Dentistry, we are committed to providing the most advanced and effective treatments for you and your family. If your child is showing signs of a blocked airway, such as crowded or crooked teeth, we encourage you to schedule a consultation to see if they could benefit from the VIVOS system.
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