Occasional snoring in children is not necessarily concerning. However, consistent loud snoring can signal an underlying issue with breathing or airway development. Left unaddressed, these issues can affect a child’s sleep quality and, by extension, their focus, mood, behavior, and overall health. One effective solution parents are turning to is pediatric myofunctional therapy.
What Is Myofunctional Therapy?
Myofunctional therapy involves simple, targeted exercises that retrain the tongue and facial muscles to support healthy breathing and oral posture. When the tongue rests properly on the roof of the mouth and children breathe through their nose instead of their mouth, airway space improves. This also tends to reduce or eliminate snoring.
This type of therapy also helps correct habits like chronic mouth breathing, which can narrow the airway and worsen sleep-disordered breathing. Conversely, better breathing at night translates to deeper, more restful sleep, which supports a child’s focus, growth, and emotional well-being.
While myofunctional therapy is not the only possible treatment for pediatric snoring, it’s a safe, non-invasive, and highly effective option. And, if necessary, your pediatric dentist may also collaborate with other specialists to ensure your child gets comprehensive care.
Pediatric Myofunctional Therapy in Castle Pines, CO
If you’re in Castle Pines or Highlands Ranch and noticed that your child is mouth breathing and snoring excessively and want to ensure they grow up breathing and sleeping in comfort, contact Dr. Jon Sierk and our outstanding team today to schedule a consultation to learn about the transformative benefits of pediatric myofunctional therapy.