A palatal expander is an orthodontic appliance that is most often used in early orthodontic treatment, or interceptive orthodontics as it is sometimes called. The purpose of interceptive orthodontics is to make adjustments to the …
How Fixing Your “Oral Posture” Restores Firmness to Your Face
You already know good body posture is better for your health – stand straight, shoulders back. But there is also good “oral posture” which directly affects your breathing and your face. If you’ve noticed your …
What Nose Breathing Will Do for Your Life and Health
Most people think breathing through the nose and mouth are pretty much the same, just two paths for the air to flow into the lungs. The truth is, the difference between nose breathing and mouth …
The “Sleep Sanctuary” Every Kid Needs
If you’ve followed my blogs, you know what a passion I have for kids and good sleep. This blog is for all parents, whether or not their kids have any trouble with sleep. Prevention is …
Raise a Good Nose Breather
All babies and children breathe through their mouth instead of their nose from time to time. It happens naturally when they have a cold or allergies, or if they just cried, and are a bit …
Helping Your Child Stop the Thumb Sucking
If you’re starting to worry about your child’s thumb sucking, they’re likely getting too old for it. It’s completely natural and even beneficial for them to suck their fingers and thumbs when they’re infants. They’re …