Are you wondering if  your Childs Snoring will affect his/her health?

All of  these questions are well documented and researched and the answers are more serious than you might think!!!

Snoring is a condition that may indicate a restricted air flow while sleeping.  In more severe cases it may indicate apnea.  This is a condition were breathing stops completely for many seconds before restarting.  Obstructive sleep apnea can be a life threatening condition.

If your child snores, they may have enlarged tonsils and adenoids.  They may also have a small mouth cavity.  The typical child may exhibit reduced daytime concentration or sleepiness.  Many are obese and show failure to thrive.  They may also have difficulty performing well in sports and activities.

Parents with children that exhibit these symptoms should have them screened.  Treatments include removal of tonsils and adenoids.  In other cases expansion of the palate and upper teeth with an oral appliance can help to increase the air space.  Snoring is not cute in children it may be an early warning sign of a more serious condition!  

Do you have more questions about your child’s snoring?  Call us today, 630 369-5225.  Dr. Lydia Sosenko, a General Family Dentist and Diplomate of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the founder of Dental Sleep Medicine of Illinois with offices in Naperville, Illinois,  treats adults and children in cities and communities throughout the Chicagoland area, including Aurora, Plainfield, Oswego, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Lisle, Wheaton, Batavia, and many other locations. 

For more information on childrens snoring on the internet, follow these links:

About.com Pediatrics:  http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/conditions/a/snoring.htm

Medical News Today: Dangers of Snoring in Children: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/4257.php

CNN news/Health:  Snoring in Children May Indicate a Serious Problem  http://archives.cnn.com/2002/HEALTH/parenting/04/01/snoring.kids/index.html