Pediatric sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where a child has brief interruptions of breathing while they are sleeping. It is more common than you may think. In fact, the American Sleep Apnea Association reports that 1% to 4% of children in the United States have sleep apnea. There are many different symptoms and signs that could point to children’s sleep apnea. Read on to learn more about the condition, what causes it, and what your dentist can do to help.