Can Obstructive Sleep Apnea Be Prevented?
Dr. Simi Silver is a Sleep Medicine Dentist practicing in Ottawa, ON. For over a quarter century, Dr. Silver has improved children's breathing and prevented crowded teeth with interceptive and functional orthodontics. She offers infant, youth and adult evaluation for management of mouth breathing, grinding and snoring;... more
Abnormal growth patterns can be triggered by something as simple as a tooth that erupts in an abnormal sequence, locks a jaw into an abnormal position, and creates a crossbite. Failure to intercept and correct those problems and the result can lead to facial asymmetry, TMJ issues, and, worst of all, airway issues. The purpose of interceptive orthodontics is to correct problems early so that you can achieve normal growth. Mouth breathing and snoring are not normal and can lead to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a very serious medical condition that affects your brain. Please reach out for an assessment from birth to any age. We can almost always help.
