Airway Screening
In 2017 the ADA issued a policy to have all dentists screen all patients for sleep disordered breathing and sleep apnea. As dentists we have a unique opportunity to identify patients with airway problems and an important window of opportunity to help develop airways correctly to avoid those problems.
Signs you or your child may need a dental airway evaluation:
Chronic mouth breathing
Difficulty staying asleep
Snoring
Chronic congestion
Bruxism (teeth grinding)
No spacing between baby teeth
Worn down teeth
Chronic fatigue
Meet your Dentist, Dr. Megan Rascius
