Our doctors are trained specifically to monitor growth and development of the face and jaws, which may have a significant impact on a childs airway. Our orthodontists have extensive experience in identifying jaw growth discrepancies, and may prescribe an appliance to aid in a childs growth and development.

The type of appliance used depends on the individual childs problem. If the width of the upper jaw is the main concern, a palatal expander can often be utilized to address it. However, if the issue is a lower jaw that is under developed, a growth appliance may be utilized to encourage the forward growth and development of the lower jaw.

Children with OSA who also require orthodontic treatment, may have narrow or tapered upper or lower jaws, recessed lower jaws, severely crowded teeth, enlarged tonsils and adenoids, or may be mouth breathers.

That depends. The recommendation by the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association is that children see an orthodontist by age 7. If your child is 7 years old, it would be appropriate for them to be screened by an orthodontist with a background in OSA. A medical diagnosis of OSA must be made by an Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) doctor or a Sleep Specialist.

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If you suspect that your child has OSA, the next step should be an evaluation with a sleep specialist or an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist, as well as the doctors in our practice, who are accustomed to working with sleep specialists to address this condition.

At The Center for Pediatric Sleep Apnea Orthodontics in Indianapolis, IN, our goal is to improve the lives of children who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea and facilitate optimal growth and development. Considering the profound impact that obstructive sleep apnea can have on a childs overall health, neuropsychological development, and quality of life, timely diagnosis and care to address the disorder is essential.

As specialists with several years of advanced training in the field of dentofacial orthopedics, and as members of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, our orthodontists have a comprehensive knowledge of facial growth and development and are well equipped to recognize the multiple anatomical and airway anomalies that can contribute to the development of obstructive sleep apnea.

Working as part of an interdisciplinary team with pediatric sleep medicine specialists, ENTs, and primary care physicians, our orthodontists can help to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea in children and provide orthodontic treatment and oral appliances to support positive airway changes that can alleviate the symptoms and consequences of the disorder.