Teeth grinding at night in children is often a sign of sleep-disordered breathing, not just stress. Dr Pranshu Mehta explains the bruxism-airway connection and why the ENT must be involved before the dentist fits a night guard.
Dental crowding and narrow arches in children are often not genetic — they are the direct consequence of chronic mouth breathing from nasal obstruction. Dr Pranshu Mehta explains the mechanism and why airway must be assessed before orthodontic treatment.
Are tonsils vital immune organs or troublemakers that should be removed? Dr Pranshu Mehta, DLO ENT Surgeon in Delhi, gives the honest evidence-based answer — when tonsillectomy is clearly indicated, when it is premature, the real risks, and the OSA connection.
When is adenoid surgery clearly the right decision — and when is it premature? Dr Pranshu Mehta, DLO ENT Surgeon in Delhi, gives an honest clinical guide to adenoidectomy: indications, the immunity myth, what the surgery involves, and when to wait.
Why treating crowded teeth without addressing the breathing cause leads to relapse. Dr Pranshu Mehta (DLO ENT) explains the ENT-orthodontics connection in mouth breathing children, the correct treatment sequence, and why airway comes before braces.
Chronic mouth breathing in children is not a harmless habit. Dr Pranshu Mehta, DLO ENT Surgeon in Delhi, explains what it does to a child’s face, teeth, jaw, brain, behaviour and sleep — and when parents should seek evaluation.
PRP for hair loss has moved from hype to genuine evidence. Dr Pranshu Mehta explains how PRP works, who is the right candidate, what to expect from treatment and what the clinical evidence actually shows.
Recurrent tonsillitis is miserable — but not everyone with frequent throat infections needs surgery. Dr Pranshu Mehta explains exactly when tonsillectomy is justified, what the evidence says, and what the procedure and recovery involve.
Hoarseness lasting more than three weeks always needs evaluation. Dr Pranshu Mehta explains every cause of voice change — from vocal nodules and reflux to paralysis and malignancy — and what each requires.
Your child’s constant sneezing, blocked nose and poor sleep may be allergic rhinitis — the most common chronic childhood condition in India. Dr Pranshu Mehta explains symptoms, the school performance impact, the ear connection and safe treatment.