Children's airway and breathing
How a child breathes at night shapes the face, the bite and the quality of their sleep. These articles explain the signs worth checking and what an assessment involves.
AirwayAirway assessment for children: what we look at
How a dentist can spot a breathing problem long before anyone else does.
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AirwayMouth breathing in children: more than a habit
Chronic mouth breathing changes facial growth, sleep quality and dental health.
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AirwaySnoring in children is never 'just cute'
Habitual snoring can be the first sign of sleep-disordered breathing — and it affects behaviour and learning.
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AirwayTonsils, adenoids and your child's bite
Enlarged tissue at the back of the nose and throat can quietly reshape a growing face.
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