Peak Family Dentistry's Compassionate Dentist Provides Albuquerque, NM, with and Comprehensive Care

As a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Adams can provide innovative solutions for sleep disorders in patients of all ages.

In adults, the symptoms of sleep apnea can include loud snoring, episodes of stopped breathing while sleeping, daytime sleepiness, and more. Sleep apnea can often be managed with oral appliance therapy or non-ablative laser therapy.

In children, sleep-disordered breathing presents differently than it does in adults. Your child may be dealing with sleep-disordered breathing if they are experiencing symptoms like hyperactivity that limits their ability to focus especially in school, teeth grinding during the night, bedwetting, and other behavioral issues. At Peak Family Dentistry, we have a passion for pediatrics and are well-versed in the area. When treating sleep apnea or sleep disorders in children, we look at the function and development of the mouth. Many things can lead to sleep-disordered breathing such as small jaws, jaw misalignment, abnormal tongue movement due to restrictions related to tongue ties, large tonsils, and overcrowded teeth. Our practice focuses on ways to improve arch form and space as well as improve on functions of better breathing day and night. If your child has already been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, has had tonsils and adenoid removed, and continues to suffer from sleep-disordered breathing, we work closely with your child’s physician at resolving other issues related to your child’s airway space.