Vivos Sleep Apnea Treatment for Kids
in Helotes, TX

Vivos treatment for kids uses a non-surgical, biomimetic oral appliance to gradually remodel a child's airway and improve breathing during sleep. Our Helotes, TX pediatric dentist offers this treatment for children throughout San Antonio, Boerne, and Leon Valley — read more about the symptoms and signs to watch for on our Pediatric Airway Dentistry page.
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DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?

Is this your child?

Sleep apnea in children almost never looks like the adult version. Rather than falling asleep at their desk, children tend to get wired, emotional, or distracted. If two or more of these ring true, it is worth a conversation.
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They snore most nights
Regular snoring is never just a quirk in a child — it means air is fighting to get through.
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Their mouth is open while asleep
Mouth breathing dries the airway and quietly shapes how the jaw and face develop.
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Mornings are a battle
Plenty of hours in bed, yet waking them is still a daily struggle.
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Teachers mention focus
Poor sleep in children is often read as inattention or hyperactivity instead.
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The bed is a mess every morning
Restless sleep, strange positions, and covers on the floor night after night.
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Bedwetting has carried on
Interrupted breathing can disturb the signals that keep children dry overnight.
Recognise two or more? An airway check takes one visit and gives you a straight answer.
Arrange a check.
How jaw development shapes a child’s airway — and what changes when
the root cause is addressed rather than the symptoms.
The difference

One night, two very different
mornings

This is the change families describe most often — not a dramatic transformation,
but a household that finally gets to rest.
Before treatmenT
The night nobody rests
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Snoring loud enough to hear down the hall
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Breathing through an open mouth all night
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Waking unrefreshed and short-tempered by breakfast
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Parents lying awake listening for the next pause
After treatment
The night that finally works
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Quiet, settled breathing through the nose
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Sleeping through without the constant tossing
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Waking on their own, in a better mood
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Steadier focus at school and calmer evenings
What to expect

The path to a better night

Four unhurried steps, built around Pneumopedics® — the natural, non-surgical approach to remodelling and repositioning the oral and nasal airway. Nothing invasive, and nothing that will frighten your child.
1
Visit one · about 45 minutes
We listen first
You describe what bedtime actually looks like, and we ask about mornings, school, and mood. Your child is not examined at this stage — often they simply sit and listen with you.
2
Same visit
A gentle look at the airway
A comfortable, low-radiation scan lets us see the airway and how the jaw is developing. There is no needle, no drilling, and nothing that hurts.
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Within two weeks
A plan, in plain language
We walk you through what we found and what we would recommend, including honest costs and timescales. If your child does not need treatment, we will tell you that too.
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Ongoing, at your pace
Growing in the right direction
A removable appliance, worn mostly at night, gently guides jaw growth so the airway has more room. Short check-ins let us track progress and adjust as your child grows.
You are not overreacting
Most parents wish they had asked sooner
Snoring in children gets brushed off constantly. If something about your child’s sleep has been nagging at you, that instinct is worth acting on — and the window while they are still growing is the one that matters most.
Very professional, patient, and knowledgeable about children sleep apnea evaluation related to oral/ jaw abnormalities.
— Verified patient review
Speak to Dr. Kinard
For parents

Questions before you book

How young is too young?

We can assess an airway from around age three. Earlier tends to be better, because treatment works alongside your child’s natural growth instead of correcting things afterwards.

Does my child wear it during the day?

Mostly it is a nighttime appliance, sometimes with a short stretch at home. Nobody at school needs to see it.

Is it painful?

No. The appliance is smooth and custom-made, and most children stop noticing it within the first week or so.

Is this the same as braces?

No. It is removable, and it works with your child’s natural growth to make room in the airway rather than pulling teeth into position.

Will insurance help?

Coverage differs considerably between plans. Our team will check your benefits before treatment begins and put the costs in writing.

What if we are not sure yet?

Then come in for the check and nothing more. Plenty of families leave reassured that no treatment is needed, and that answer is worth having.

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