Posted on October 30, 2017 by Dr. Erin Elliott
I assess breathing. Everyday. Every hygiene patient—adult and child. I call it an “airway exam.” So, when I ask parents of young children how they breathe—through their nose or mouth–most of the time they give me a funny look. I’m sure they are thinking, “What does breathing have to do with my kids teeth?” Breathing … Continue reading Children and Sleep Disordered Breathing
Posted on by Dr. Erin Elliott
The normal “mode of breathing” is through the nose. However, many people breathe through their mouth. The primary reason is because of nasal congestion. This could be due to allergies, chronic sinusitis, inflammation or some kind of physical obstruction (polyps, deviated septum, or trauma). Another explanation could be from a “habit” often stemming from early … Continue reading Mouth Breathing and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Posted on March 16, 2014 by Dr. Robb Heinrich
Recently my 8 year old daughter, Lauren, had her tonsils and adenoids out. She did so well and I was so proud of her being so brave. The surgery was not nearly as traumatic as we thought it would be and the post op was fairly benign. I struggled with whether my wife and I … Continue reading Does Your Child Snore?
Posted on March 9, 2014 by Dr. Erin Elliott
One of the perks of working for me is that I have kids of my own so “I get it.” When Stephanie, my front office team member, needed Ryan and Jett to be dropped off at the office I immediately said, “YES!” Jett Ryder (Yes… that’s his real name as his father works on planes) … Continue reading Dr. Elliott’s Pediatric Sleep Apnea Article In Dental Economics
