Jaw alignment and sleep breathing in children
Treatments studied
Part of Lungs & breathing, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at whether children with a specific jaw misalignment (where upper back teeth bite inside lower back teeth) are more likely to have sleep apnea, a condition where breathing stops during sleep. Understanding this link may help doctors identify and treat sleep problems earlier.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 12 years old
- Your child has a posterior crossbite (upper back teeth bite inside the lower back teeth)
- Your child has not had braces or other orthodontic treatment before
- Your child does not have a genetic syndrome affecting their face, bones, or muscles
- Your child does not have chronic lung disease, asthma, or ongoing neurological conditions
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