Breathing

Nasal breathing is the preferred method of breathing. Nasal breathing only occurs when the lips are closed and the tongue rests gently on the palate. When a child nasal breathes the nose warms, moistens, and filters the air. The nose helps to filter allergens and other pathogens, it also helps retain moisture in exhaled air, and prevents nasal dryness. When a child mouth breathes there is a greater chance of tonsil and adenoid inflammation, narrowing of the dental arches, bad breathing, dental decay and poor sleep quality. In fact, deeper sleep and more restorative sleep is achieved when your child is nasal breathing. If you think your child is mouth breathing- please inform us so that we can help guide you.