{"id":198,"date":"2022-08-30T12:06:10","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T12:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellesleydentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=198"},"modified":"2026-07-20T11:42:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:42:16","slug":"is-baby-snoring-okay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellesleydentalgroup.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/is-baby-snoring-okay\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Baby Snoring Okay?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellesleydentalgroup.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/is-baby-snoring-okay\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellesleydentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/baby-1.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of baby sleeping\" class=\"wp-image-199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellesleydentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/baby-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellesleydentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/baby-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you hear your baby snore throughout the night and wonder if this is okay? Snoring often indicates a blockage in the airway from the soft tissues within the throat, which create the sound of snoring when inhaling and exhaling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you hear your baby snore throughout the night and wonder if this is okay? Snoring often indicates a blockage in the airway from the soft tissues within the throat, which create the sound of snoring when inhaling and exhaling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Child snoring may not be as uncommon as you might think. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/\">Cleveland Clinic<\/a>, one out of every ten children snore. Snoring, however, is not always a cause for concern in every child. Common risk factors for child snoring are enlarged tonsils, allergies, upper respiratory infections, asthma, sleep apnea, and nasal septum deviation. In cases where you notice consistent lack of quality sleep, extremely loud snoring, recurrent night snoring, abnormal sleeping positions and mouth breathing, or gasping for air or paused breathing during sleep, you should speak with a medical or dental professional as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In rare cases, newborns may suffer from laryngomalacia, a condition in which infants are born with a faulty voice box that collapses upon inhaling and produces a snoring sound. Other symptoms of laryngomalacia include sleep apnea, blue colored skin as a result of oxygen deprivation (cyanosis), trouble feeding and gaining weight, and an inward chest position when breathing. According to Colgate Professional, approximately 90% of cases resolve without treatment by 20 months old. If you suspect your newborn may be suffering from laryngomalacia, seek a health professional immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, if your baby snores from time to time, it may not be a cause for concern. However, keep an eye out for certain symptoms as discussed which may warrant medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This pandemic has impacted us all, but our community is indeed all stronger together. Our team at WDG always has your safety and health as our top priority, and we have implemented&nbsp;additional safety measures&nbsp;and&nbsp;equipment&nbsp;to help prevent the transmission of all infections, including COVID-19.&nbsp;Wellesley Dental Group has completely reopened&nbsp;since June 8th, 2020&nbsp;for all&nbsp;dental&nbsp;procedures and cleanings!&nbsp;Thank you for entrusting your health and&nbsp;dental&nbsp;care to us at&nbsp;Wellesley&nbsp;Dental&nbsp;Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feel free to contact&nbsp;Drs. Ali &amp; Ali&nbsp;and the caring team at&nbsp;Wellesley Dental Group&nbsp;if you have any thoughts or concerns; they will be happy to answer your questions! Contact us today at&nbsp;781-237-9071&nbsp;or&nbsp;smile@wellesleydentalgroup.com&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellesleydentalgroup.com\/appointment-request.html\">set up an appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your little ones and teens are welcome to visit our pediatric dentist,\u00a0Dr. Bahar\u00a0Houshman\u00a0and\u00a0Dr. Marisa Reason\u00a0is happy to help with your TMJ and orthodontic needs. For wisdom teeth extractions or any other oral surgery needs,\u00a0Dr. Reisman\u00a0would love to help, and our gum-specialist\u00a0Dr. Singh\u00a0can help with your gum-related concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">References:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en-us\/oral-health\/infant-oral-care\/what-causes-baby-snoring-and-what-should-you-do-about-it\">https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en-us\/oral-health\/infant-oral-care\/what-causes-baby-snoring-and-what-should-you-do-about-it<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Do you hear your baby snore throughout the night and wonder if this is okay? 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