20/09/2025
Nearly 90% of a child’s facial growth is complete by age 12. That means the space they have to breathe, sleep, and grow is largely determined long before braces or behavior strategies are ever considered.
🔹 A high, narrow palate can reduce nasal airway size, making it harder for a child to breathe.
🔹 Chronic mouth breathing can cause the lower jaw to shift back, affecting both facial growth and airway development.
🔹 Poor oxygen levels during sleep are linked to reduced focus, hyperactivity, and even a drop of up to 15 IQ points.
These are not just dental concerns—they are signs of airway problems that can impact a child’s brain, body, and facial development for life.
Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend early airway screening, yet most children are never evaluated.
The result? Too many kids silently struggle with nighttime breathing issues while families are reassured they will simply “grow out of it.”
✨ At Dr. Yuti Dental Clinic, we believe in early detection and intervention—helping children breathe better, sleep better, and grow healthier.
