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Orthodontic Treatment for Bedwetting in Children

HostAdmin — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 12:23:28 +0000

Bedwetting or Nocturnal Enuresis (NE) is a very common problem in school aged children and their families. Not all the causes of bedwetting are known but it is most likely hereditary or because the child has a smaller bladder capacity. It may also be because your child is a deep sleeper, has a breathing problem or his/her kidneys produce more urine at night.

Usually, a child with bedwetting problem undergoes a treatment from the GP. It is a wholistic approach that involves psychological motivations, support of family, change in lifestyle and taking medications. If your child with NE is still resistant to medical therapy, according to Orthodontist, Dr. Derek Mahoney, an orthodontic device similar to braces can be used to treat this problem. According to his research and studies, children who used a Rapid Maxillary Expansion (RME) device experienced a reduction or cessation in night-time bedwetting.

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Mouth Breathing

HostAdmin — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 12:17:20 +0000

Summary

Sleep disorder/sleep apnea is a widespread and prevalent condition that has profound effects on the health and well-being of all who suffer from it. Many patients may develop emotional and psychological problems in addition to physical and medical problems. Without treatment, these individuals will place an enormous financial burden on the health care system and on society as a whole. These patients can be treated successfully by using the multidisciplinary approach discussed in this article.

Although a preponderance of studies show the direct correlation between mouth breathing and abnormal facial growth and sleep disorder/sleep apnea, not enough information is available about this correlation. This article is presented in the hope that both health care professionals and the public will become more knowledgeable about and more vigilant in assessing mouth breathing in children and adults, thus alleviating the many emotional, physical, and psychological problems associated with this condition.

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If you or your loved one is a mouth breather or have sleeping disorder, call Kaleen Family Dental Surgery’s sleep apnea specialist, Dr. Henny Purba at 62415941 to discuss your condition and the treatment options available to you.

What is Sleep Apnea?

HostAdmin — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 12:16:16 +0000

Here’s a very informative article that explains what sleep apnea is. It has an animation that shows how the airway can collapse and block air flow to the lungs, causing sleep apnea.

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If you are suffering from this common sleep disorder, talk to Dr. Henny Purba, Kaleen Family Dental Surgery’s sleep apnea specialist to assess your condition and know the various treatments available to you. Call now at 62415941.