Is Sleep-Disordered Breathing Behind Your Child’s Challenges?
Focus & Behavior Issues May Not Be What You Think
Does your child struggle to focus at school, have nightmares, or seem tired despite a full night’s sleep? Could behavioral challenges, speech delays, or bedwetting be signs of something else?
At Krider Sleep Wellness Center in Fort Wayne, IN, we understand how sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) can impact kids. That’s why our Healthy Start program offers a gentle, non-invasive way to support better breathing, which could help them flourish.
What Is Healthy Start?
Symptoms like snoring, mouth breathing, and narrow arches aren’t exclusive to adults. As a dentist who sees a lot of kids, Dr. Heidi Krider took notice of these symptoms in children and brought Healthy Start to Krider Dental. Healthy Start is designed to help kids with sleep and airway issues to breathe more easily and get the oxygen they need.
Using a custom-fit oral appliance, Healthy Start can improve air flow during sleep, which may help address the root of many childhood challenges. It’s a simple approach that may enhance your child’s wellness without medication or invasive treatments.
Signs Your Child Might Need Healthy Start
Parents often don’t realize that issues like ADHD, learning difficulties, or behavioral challenges could be linked to poor sleep and breathing. Here are some signs to watch for:
- Snoring, mouth breathing, or restless sleep
- Nightmares, bedwetting, or dark circles under their eyes
- Trouble focusing, behavioral issues, or speech difficulties
- Narrow arches or crowded teeth affecting their airway
- Frequent morning headaches or infections to ear or throat
Sound Familiar?
Get a deeper look at whether sleep disordered breathing may be affecting your child by downloading our Sleep-Disordered Breathing Quiz.
Our Sleep-Disordered Breathing Quiz will help you explore whether this might be an issue for your child. Answer a few questions about their sleep and behavior, and we’ll guide you on the next steps. This quiz is an educational tool, and is not a substitute for a professional evaluation.
How Healthy Start Can Support Your Child
Healthy Start uses a comfortable, custom-fit appliance to help open your child’s airway, supporting better oxygen flow while they sleep. Potential benefits may include:
- Improved sleep with fewer nightmares and less snoring
- Enhanced focus, behavior, and school performance
- Less bedwetting and daytime tiredness
- Support for healthier facial development through better breathing
Why It Matters for Your Family
Untreated sleep-disordered breathing can lead to misdiagnoses—like ADHD—or unnecessary medications. Healthy Start offers an early intervention, potentially helping kids grow, learn, and thrive by improving their breathing.
Many parents notice behavior improvement, brighter moods, or a more rested child, which can have an effect on the entire family. As Dr. Krider says, “When you help a child breathe better, you could change their life—and their family’s life.”
What Parents Are Saying
“My daughter couldn’t sleep without her appliance because it stopped her nightmares. Healthy Start gave us our happy girl back!”
“The first time my son wore his Healthy Start appliance, he said, ‘I can breathe!’ It’s been a game-changer for his focus at school.”
Testimonials are from real patients with their consent. Individual results may vary.
Take the First Step to a Healthier Smile
Don’t let sleep issues hold your child back. Schedule a consultation with Krider Sleep Wellness Center today, and let’s explore how Healthy Start can help your family in Fort Wayne, IN.
Disclaimer: The content of this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your dentist or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Treatment outcomes, including those described in testimonials, are not guaranteed and may vary based on individual circumstances.
