Most dentists believe that chronic sinus problems , over the long haul, can affect the pattern of the jaws bone growth. This altered pattern tends to make the vault of the hard palate deeper and also change the shape of the jaws in such a way as to cause anterior crowding.
Mouth breathers tend to have a 'V' shaped arch instead of the classic 'U' shaped one. This can make central or lateral incisors over lap and make orthodontic intervention necessary. If you child has difficulty breathing through there nose while asleep they may be causing long term changes in the shape of their jaws. Accordingly, discussing the matter with your pediatrician or pediatric dentist would be advisable
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