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Dental clinics can screen children for sleep-disordered breathing by evaluating signs like mouth breathing, snoring, and teeth grinding. Dentists can also examine facial growth, crowded teeth, and enlarged tonsils or adenoids, which may indicate airway obstruction. Asking parents about the child’s sleep patterns and behaviors, such as restless sleep or daytime fatigue, can further aid in screening. Early detection through routine dental visits helps identify SDB early and allows for timely referrals to specialists for diagnosis and treatment.

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