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Sleep-disordered breathing doesn’t just steal rest—it can steal confidence, emotional stability, and healthy development in children. Too often, signs like bedwetting are dismissed as “just a phase,” when they may actually be symptoms of a compromised airway. In today’s issue, we’ll explore what happens when we look past the symptoms… and treat the source.

In Today’s Edition:

1. Dr. Bennett’s case study of how a little boy’s life changes after airway treatment

2. Research shows dramatic quality-of-life improvements after pediatric OSA care

3. How dentists can screen for signs beyond the teeth

4. CE Opportunities / Events

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Key Takeaways

Case Study: When Bedwetting Wasn’t Just a Bladder Problem

Dr. Bennett treated a young boy whose story has become a powerful reminder of why we screen for airway issues in children. This child had been wetting the bed multiple times a week, well past the age when most kids grow out of it. His family was exhausted, frustrated, and out of ideas.

What they didn’t know was that the problem wasn’t in his bladder—

During a routine dental exam, Dr. Bennett noticed signs of restricted jaw development and possible mouth breathing. After further screening and referral, the boy was diagnosed with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Treatment began.

The results were dramatic.

Within a short time, the child stopped wetting the bed entirely. His mother reported improved sleep, better mood, and a more confident, happy boy. No more nighttime accidents. No more tears. Just healing—because the real problem was identified at its root.

🎥Watch the 1-minute testimonial from this young patient’s family:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmHfJuuNH1l

Why This Matters

This is far from an isolated case. Research confirms that bedwetting, daytime behavioral challenges, and mood instability are frequently associated with sleep-disordered breathing in children. The Mitchell & Kelly (2009) study supports what we see clinically: when the airway is treated, everything improves, not just sleep.

As oral health professionals, we are often the first to spot signs like:

• Narrow arches or crowding

• Mouth breathing

• Tongue thrust or low tongue posture

• Enlarged tonsils

• Daytime fatigue or restless sleep

These clues are subtle, but the impact of missing them is not.

My wife and I are passionate about helping as many people as we can, and as we’ve said before, health begins in the mouth.
That’s where we breathe. That’s where we eat. That’s where healing begins.

We’re not just doing this work for our patients—we’re doing it for our 10 grandchildren, and for every family trying to make sense of silent symptoms that go missed for too long.

Let’s catch these signs earlier.
Let’s connect the dots.
Let’s create a generation that sleeps, learns, and grows with freedom.

Because it’s More Than Teeth. It’s life-changing.

The Business of Sleep

Screening for sleep-disordered breathing isn't just lifesaving—it's practice-building.

When a child stops bedwetting after airway treatment, parents become loyal advocates. Sleep-aware care builds trust, sparks referrals, and connects your office with ENTs, pediatricians, and other key partners.

You're not adding complexity—you're adding value, purpose, and long-term growth.

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