900 Navy Blvd Suite B, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
FAQs
At Dreamwell, we take a comprehensive, personalized approach to sleep and breathing concerns for patients of all ages. From childhood development and sleep-disordered breathing to adult sleep apnea, our team works to understand the factors contributing to your condition and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Our compassionate and knowledgeable doctors and staff will guide you through every step of the diagnostic and treatment process. Using specialized diagnostic testing, we work to identify contributing factors and develop customized solutions designed to improve sleep quality, breathing, and overall health.
Children experiencing sleep-disordered breathing may not always show obvious signs of a sleep problem. Symptoms can include:
- ADHD
- Mouth breathing
- Snoring
- Pauses in breathing during sleep
- Restless or disrupted sleep
- Bedwetting
- Daytime sleepiness or fatigue
- Difficulty waking in the morning
- Aggressive behavior or attention-related concerns
- Frequent illness
- Nightmares or other nighttime disturbances
- Eczema
If you notice several of these symptoms in your child, a professional evaluation may help determine whether an underlying sleep or breathing issue is contributing to them.
Pediatric dentofacial underdevelopment refers to underdevelopment or altered growth of the jaws and facial structures. In some children, differences in facial and jaw development may be associated with issues such as improper tooth alignment or sleep-disordered breathing.
A comprehensive evaluation can help assess your child's oral, facial, and airway development and determine whether further treatment may be appropriate.
Treatment is individualized based on your symptoms, diagnosis, anatomy, and overall needs. Depending on your evaluation, treatment options may include:
- Customized orthopedic appliances designed to redirect growth
- Laser-based therapies
- Myofunctional therapy
- Frenectomies (tongue-tie release)
- Ozone therapy, including ear insufflation
- Nasal release techniques
- Enlarged tonsil treatment
- Airway evaluation
Your provider will discuss the appropriate options with you and develop a treatment plan based on your specific circumstances.
Getting a customized oral appliance typically involves several steps:
1. Consultation and diagnostic evaluation
We begin with a comprehensive consultation and appropriate diagnostic testing. This may include a home sleep study, specialized imaging, examination, photographs, and measurements.
2. Customized treatment planning
Your diagnostic information is reviewed to help determine your condition and develop an individualized treatment plan.
3. Appliance fabrication and delivery
If an oral appliance is recommended, it is custom fabricated and fitted for you.
4. Follow-up and adjustments
We schedule follow-up visits to evaluate comfort, fit, and effectiveness and make adjustments as needed.
Laser-based treatments may be used to address tissues in areas such as the soft palate and uvula. Depending on the specific treatment, laser energy can stimulate tissue remodeling and collagen production, with the goal of improving tissue tone and increasing airway space.
Your provider can determine whether laser therapy is appropriate for you and explain what to expect during treatment.
A home sleep study is a diagnostic test that allows certain aspects of your sleep and breathing to be monitored while you sleep in the comfort of your own home. The results are evaluated by a board certified sleep physician.
Dreamwell offers home sleep testing for both adults and children when clinically appropriate. The information gathered can provide valuable insight into breathing patterns during sleep and help your provider determine the next steps in your evaluation and treatment.
Nasal release techniques are intended to support nasal comfort and breathing. Potential benefits may include:
- Relief from nasal or sinus pressure and discomfort
- Improved ability to breathe through the nose
- Support for overall respiratory function
- Reduce inflammation
Some patients also report benefits related to relaxation and well-being. Your provider can discuss whether this approach may be appropriate as part of your individualized treatment plan.
Sleep and breathing concerns can have multiple contributing factors. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Dreamwell uses comprehensive evaluations and diagnostic information to better understand the factors that may be affecting your sleep and breathing.
This information helps us create a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs and goals.
If you or your child is experiencing symptoms such as snoring, mouth breathing, restless sleep, daytime fatigue, or pauses in breathing during sleep, schedule a consultation with Dreamwell. Our team can help you understand your symptoms, explore appropriate diagnostic testing, and determine potential treatment options.