As a devoted parent, you naturally want your child to have the benefits of proper healthcare. However, you and your pediatric or family physician may be overlooking an important aspect – children’s airway health. Dr. Oliva Hart is experienced in the identification and treatment of conditions that, without early intervention, can have a grave impact on lifetime wellness.
This area of dental medicine involves helping your child breathe clearly and naturally, providing vital oxygen levels that promote whole body health, mental acuity, and physical development. Obstructive sleep apnea is a common culprit. Yet it is often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed since symptoms are different in kids than in adults.
Does your child have warning signs of airway issues?
Sleep apnea is an even bigger concern with children than adults because their developing bodies and brains require sufficient oxygenation. Untreated airway issues can result in continued and more severe sleep apnea as an adult, and the elevated health risks that go with it – obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, premature births, and more.
Dr. Hart works closely with a physician for integrated care that typically begins with ordering a sleep study. In some cases, surgical removal of enlarged adenoids or tonsils may be recommended.
Most patients, though, respond well to non-surgical treatment:
Contact Dr. Olivia Hart of Virginia Biological Dentistry to receive expert diagnosis and treatment for your child’s possible airway issue. Click here to make an appointment now or call (804) 381-6238 or email at info@virginiabiologicaldentistry.com to learn more.
