A 2022 study shows that rapid palatal expansion can decrease the size of tonsils and adenoids in children. Mouth-breathing causes...

view this post on Instagram "Orthodontic" Pacifiers The orthodontic nipple/pacifier was designed by two German orthodontists in the mid...

The Following Information was Collaborated with Laurel Arnold , RDH, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist This is not medical advice. It ...

Important Info This post is not intended to minimize any neurodivergent child. It is simply relaying research, and my personal experience...

MAGNESIUM Magnesium is an essential nutrient for overall health and wellness, and most Americans are deficient.  Research has shown a...

Some helpful and related resources: how to promote optimal oral development in bottle-fed babies how to choose the best cups for oral...

Read more about this children's health epidemic!! Breastfeed as long as possible If you bottle-feed, use gradual sloped nipples Avoid...

Does your child suffer from any of these problems? Research has discovered that many of these problems may only be symptoms of a...

Disclaimer I am strictly thinking out loud. I do not know the answers, and I do not know if there’s truly a correlation. I have worked in...

There was a recent episode of The Daily podcast talking about, and referring to, The NY Times’ article “Inside the Booming Business of...

The good news about tongue ties is that it is a topic that is becoming more widespread, studied, and talked about. The bad news it there...

Often times "ADHD" is actually a symptom of something else - another disorder, or a kid just being a kid who is not thriving in the...

Snoring is a sign and symptom of a sleep related breathing disorder. Ideally, you should be breathing quietly and through the nose with...

It’s very common to hear about “healthy bacteria” when it comes to our gut health. But did you know that we also have healthy bacteria in...

Dr. Vastal G. Thakkar has written an interesting article titled "The Link Between Sleep Deprivation & ADHD." He explains that people with...

What is Mouth Taping? Mouth taping is simply laying a piece of tape over your lips to keep your mouth closed while you sleep. It...

Why it's Best to Avoid Pacifiers When a child sucks on a pacifier (or thumb or bottle) their cheeks and lips are pulled in. This forces...

The Issue with Sippy Cups While sippy cups aren’t inherently bad, a prolonged use can cause malocclusion (crooked teeth), dental decay,...

When looking for bottles that promote optimal feeding and proper latch you want to pay attention to the NIPPLE and if it’s going to...

Data from 2016-2019 shows there was an estimated 6 million children in the US between the ages of 3-17 diagnosed with ADHD (1). And...