The ZZZs to Better Grades in School

(Newswire.net — August 22, 2018) Winnetka, IL — Studies have found that children with symptoms of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders earned lower grades than those without problems sleeping. In fact, 25% of kids with sleep disorders had failing grades in math and spelling. (Sleep Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 9).

In fact, National statistics show that millions of children have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. On average, every classroom of 30 students has 2-4 children with ADHD, many on medication.  46.5% miss school due to chronic allergies. 39.6% feel sleepy and/or irritable during the day. 34.7% have difficulty listening and focusing, often being disruptive in class. More than 18% of children wet the bed. That is almost 1 in 5 grade school age children. Unfortunately, many children are misdiagnosed and many more are left untreated which can lead to lifelong health problems.

Research of 501 children showed that 9 out of 10 children will exhibit one or more of the outward symptoms of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders. On average, children will have four outward symptoms which can include: ADD / ADHD, headaches, nightmares, teeth grinding, bed wetting, difficulty in school, chronic allergies, restless sleep, daytime drowsiness, snoring, swollen tonsils / adenoids, delayed growth, defiance/aggressive behavior, crooked or crowded teeth and dark circles under the eyes.

Many states, such as Illinois, California, Georgia, New York, Washington, Kansas (to name a few) require dental screenings for children prior to the start of school. Parents and educators alike want children to experience success in school. The back-to- school routine is geared towards this goal. Buying school supplies and books, eye exams, physicals, and dental screenings are all necessary, but, what is the missing piece of the puzzle? Every child needs a sleep evaluation. Parents should begin to evaluate the quality of their child’s sleep by filling out a sleep questionnaire or taking the sleep quiz.

Children who mouth breathe while they are sleeping, snore, grind their teeth, thumb / finger suck or exhibit any of the outward symptoms listed above, are prime candidates for an evaluation. These symptoms provide information that there may be more serious underlying conditions.

Fortunately, a certified HealthyStart® Dental Professional can assess and treat the underlying root cause of these symptoms with a comprehensive treatment that is non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical and pain-free. In fact, the HealthyStart® system in 86% of cases, completely or greatly reduces the outward symptoms in 5 months.  HealthyStart® uses the body’s own properties to guide and promote proper growth and development as well as providing proper oral habits.  Straightening the teeth is an added benefit of this treatment.  By addressing these children at an early age allows for these corrections to occur and the fiber bundles that anchor our teeth to develop and create a permanent condition with no relapse.  Healthy Start is designed to provide a lifetime of health, success and beautiful smiles!

Many certified dentists offer a HealthyStart® Sleep Evaluation complimentary and will include it in your child’s school dental screening.

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 For more information on HealthyStart® or to arrange interviews contact:

Susie LaFredo, HealthyStart® Marketing | slafredo@thehealthystart.com

 

Available for Interviews:

Dr. Earl O. Bergersen, DDS, MSD, ABO – Founder of Ortho-Tain, Inventor of the HealthyStart® System

 

 

 

Dr. Jill Ombrello, DDS – Trainer, International Lecturer, Premier HealthyStart® Provider

 

 

 

 

Leslie Stevens – CEO / President HealthyStart® by Ortho-Tain®

 

 

 

 

Lauren Smith – Parent featured in short film ‘The A-ha Moment – The Secrets of a Child’s Breathing”

 

 

 

The Aha Moment – The Secrets of a Child’s Breathing