At TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centres of Kansas City, our approach to crooked teeth and bad bites is one of prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of the cause. When we are addressing orthodontic problems, it is because there is a more serious condition at play, involving dysfunctional breathing or improper tongue posture. Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common disease that is severely undiagnosed, or just as often, misdiagnosed as everything from ADHD to learning disabilities. The American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines state that all children should be evaluated for OSA. Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a prevalent but under-diagnosed disease. The importance of screening for OSA in every child has recently been re-emphasized by the American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines.
OSA must be diagnosed by a medical doctor but can be treated by a dentist who has undergone specialized training. It is vital that adult therapies are never used with children as they can arrest growth and cause other significant problems. Luckily, childhood OSA can be cured.
Pediatric OSA can be cured!
Our goal with pediatric treatment is always to increase airway volume and prevent obstructions from occurring. Obstructions can occur anywhere in the airway, so thorough screening is required. Based on where obstructions are occurring, we will determine which therapies will best target the underlying issues.
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TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Kansas City is affiliated to TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre International with now over 60 centres in 7 countries that are practicing utilizing Dr. Olmos standardized practice parameters.
