Are you worried about your child’s snoring? Do they seem cranky and moody as if they never get a full night’s rest? They may be experiencing Sleep Disordered Breathing. As its name suggests, this condition influences how well your child can breathe as they sleep, which can lead to poor rest and unhealthy development. Thankfully, there’s a simple way your dentist can help your child breathe easy as they sleep with the HealthyStart™ system! Not only is this treatment noninvasive and highly effective, but it can straighten misaligned teeth and prevent the need for braces in the future. Read on as we go over everything you need to know about HealthyStart™ for kids with SDB.

You know that it is important to brush your teeth twice and floss at least once a day in order to keep your smile in excellent health. But when it comes to your child, where does it all begin? At what point do their need to have their teeth brushed and flossed? What if they don’t even have teeth yet? Continue reading to learn more from a children’s dentist about the oral hygiene steps you should take for your child as they are growing up.