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The Connection Between Sleep, ADHD, and Behavioral Challenges in Kids

As National Sleep Awareness Month Comes to a Close, Let’s Talk About Kids and Sleep

As we wrap up National Sleep Awareness Month, it’s essential to highlight a critical yet often overlooked issue—the connection between sleep, ADHD, and behavioral challenges in children. Many kids who struggle with attention, hyperactivity, and emotional regulation may not have a neurological disorder but rather an undiagnosed sleep or airway issue disrupting their rest. As dental professionals, we have the power to recognize these early signs and help guide families toward solutions that can improve both sleep and behavior.

Why Sleep-Disordered Breathing Mimics ADHD

When children don’t get quality sleep—whether due to airway obstruction, mouth breathing, or sleep-disordered breathing—their brains struggle to regulate attention, emotions, and impulse control. This often results in symptoms that closely resemble ADHD, including hyperactivity, difficulty focusing, and mood swings. Research shows that many children diagnosed with ADHD may actually be suffering from chronic sleep disruption. Addressing sleep and airway issues early can lead to significant improvements in a child’s behavior, academic performance, and overall well-being.

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How Dental Professionals Can Make a Difference

Dentists and their teams play a crucial role in identifying signs of airway dysfunction, such as mouth breathing, snoring, and a narrow palate. By recognizing these red flags and integrating airway-focused care into your practice, you can be part of the solution in helping children get the sleep they need for healthy development.

Join Us for Guided Growth and Development at The Vivos Institute®

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As National Sleep Awareness Month comes to a close, take the next step in expanding your expertise. Join us next month for Guided Growth and Development at The Vivos Institute® in Denver, Colorado. This in-depth, hands-on training program provides dental professionals with the tools and knowledge to assess and support proper craniofacial and airway development in young patients.

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform the future of pediatric sleep and airway health. Learn more and register here: Guided Growth and Development – Only at The Vivos Institute®.

Antoinette Smith

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