Get a Pediatric Sleep Study near Lewisville

Is your kid always exhausted? Do we struggle to focus in class or seem extra irritable lately?
These could be red flags that something's wrong with their sleep. A pediatric sleep evaluation is the best way to get answers and help your child sleep better again. Read on to learn why it's so important and how to get it done locally in Lewisville.

You probably don't realize it, but sleep issues are super common for kids. Problems like sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs, etc. affect a whopping 25% of children.

And poor sleep really does a number on kids. It hampers their:

• Energy and stamina
• Brain development
• Ability to learn and concentrate in school
• Mood and behavior
• Facial and dental growth
• Immune system
• Hormone regulation

Children need way more high-quality sleep than adults to grow properly. But issues like sleep apnea prevent them from getting the deep, restorative sleep their developing bodies and minds require each night.

Over time, lack of sleep due to mouth breathing can have devastating consequences for children. It puts them at risk for things like:

• Learning problems
• ADHD
• Aggression and meltdowns
• Anxiety and depression
• Heart disease
• Narrow dental arches
• Crooked teeth
• Small lower jaw
• Long flat face
• Open bite and tongue thrust

Here's the sad truth: most kids' sleep disorders actually go undiagnosed. This leads to poor school performance, strained relationships, bad behavior, health issues, and more later on.

But the good news is - sleep disorders due to mouth breathing are highly treatable, especially when identified early.

There are lots of sleep disorders that affect kids. Here are some of the most common:

Sleep apnea causes repeated pauses in breathing during the night. It prevents kids from getting quality sleep and leaves them extremely sleepy during the day.

In children, sleep apnea often contributes to:

• Behavioral issues
• ADHD
• Learning problems
• Bedwetting
• High blood pressure
• Bad school performance
• Dental and facial symptoms

Insomnia makes it hard for kids to fall or stay asleep. It's frequently due to:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Irregular sleep schedules
• Technology use before bed
• Dry mouth
• Alter dental and facial growth

RLS leads to uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an intense urge to move them. This
disrupts sleep.

Narcolepsy causes sudden, uncontrollable daytime sleep attacks in children. We feel extremely drowsy without warning and fall asleep.

There are also other pediatric sleep disorders symptoms like night terrors, teeth grinding and snoring

• Cutting-edge technology - We use the latest digital 3D scans and 3D imaging.
• Pediatric expertise - Dr. Seifelnasr is a pediatric sleep specialist with extensive knowledge and experience diagnosing and treating sleep disorders / mouth breathing in kids of all ages.
• Prompt appointments - We schedule you quickly so your child gets help ASAP.
• Kid-friendly setting – Dr. Seif and Team are amazing with kids to help them relax.
• Customized treatment plan – treatment plans are tailored for each child specific needs.
• Ongoing support – Dr. Seif coordinate with other specialists as needed to make sure your child gets the best care for long lasting results.

Parents across Lewisville and surrounding areas trust Castle Hills 3D Orthodontics or top-tier pediatric sleep care. We have unmatched expertise around sleep disordered breathing and airway issues common in children.

At Castle Hills 3D Orthodontics, we know that you want to be a parent who helps your child thrive.

We have kid-friendly environments to diagnose and treat airway issues. Dr. Seif is very compassionate and creates custom treatment plans to help them thrive. Not just survive.

In the meantime, you know your kid better than anyone. So if you sense something is off, trust those instincts and call us today at 469-598-1700 or visit: https://www.castlehills3dortho.com/

This way, you can stop worrying and wondering and instead get real solutions to your child's sleep struggles.