How a dentist can help your child with ADHD

When a child can't breathe properly during sleep, their brain never reaches deep, restorative rest — and a chronically sleep-deprived child doesn't look tired; they look hyperactive, impulsive, and unable to focus, which is exactly what ADHD looks like. Dr. Rebekah Ehde explains how mouth breathing drives a cycle of poor jaw development and airway narrowing that research now links to ADHD symptoms, with studies showing that 44% of children diagnosed with ADHD also have sleep apnea. The good news: when caught early, there are effective, non-invasive options — and the dental office is often the first place this gets seen.