Oral Habits

Do you or someone you love regularly breathe through your mouth, especially during sleep? Maybe you've noticed a dry mouth in the morning, restless sleep, snoring, congestion, frequent waking, or difficulty keeping the lips closed at rest. In children, you may also notice an open-mouth posture, noisy breathing, daytime fatigue, or difficulty concentrating. These signs can be easy to dismiss as "just the way they breathe," but persistent mouth breathing may be a sign that the