When the sun goes down, and your child drifts off to sleep, their body gets to work. Sleep is when kids grow, process memories, regulate emotions, and recharge for the next big day of learning and play. But what if the way your child breathes at night isn’t as peaceful

Every child gets stuffy now and then, but persistent mouth breathing isn’t just a quirky habit; it’s a red flag. At Aviator Pediatric Dentistry, our team has seen how undiagnosed airway issues can affect everything from sleep to speech to facial development. If your child is breathing through their mouth

As with most parents, your child’s health is likely of the utmost importance to you. Yet despite our best efforts, sometimes our children can be born with minor defects that cause issues with their airways and oral health. In pediatric dentistry, common defects in infants and toddlers include tongue and

Winter often brings with it cozy sweaters, hot chocolate, and festive cheer. But for many children, it also brings a less welcome guest: persistent congestion. As a parent, you know the struggle of seeing your child suffer through a stuffy nose, which can lead to mouth breathing, disrupted sleep, and

A trip to a Watauga dental clinic, even for something as simple as a teeth cleaning, can feel like a big event for a small child. As a parent, you play a crucial role in shaping how they see this experience. Explaining the “why” behind dental care can transform their

As a parent, you work hard to keep your child healthy. But what if some common childhood behaviors and health complaints were connected to something less obvious? A child’s breathing pattern, especially during sleep, is a critical component of their development. When the structure of their mouth, jaw, or throat