Welcome to Urbana Pediatric Dentistry's dental health blog for kids and parents. Here, you'll find dental news, tips, advice and insights to help you keep those little teeth healthy.
When 2-year-old Mia came to our practice, her parents weren't sure if they were overreacting. But her chronic mouth breathing, nightly snoring, and feeding struggles were red flags signaling that her oral-facial muscles needed support. Mini Myo—our play-based myofunctional therapy for toddlers—transformed not just how Mia breathed and ate, but set the foundation for her lifelong health. Early intervention matters.
Many children struggle with sleep due to underlying issues like mouth breathing, tongue-ties, or enlarged tonsils. In this post, Dr. Dina Chehab explains common pediatric sleep problems, key symptoms to watch for, and how early, targeted treatment can make a big difference in your child’s health, behavior, and development.