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Tongue Ties – to release or not? By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
There are four functions of the tongue: Suck/Swallow (mastication) Speech (phonetic articulation) Structure (growth and development) Sleep (breathing and proper oral posture Correct Oral Rest Posture has 3 criteria: Tongue is Up (against the palate, the roof of the mouth) Lips are together and Sealed Nasal Breathing (air in and out via the nose)…
Read MoreAI (Artificial Intelligence) and Dentistry. By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
The RCDSO (Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario) is our dental regulatory body that acts in the public interest by putting patients first. As a member in good standing, one must complete a certain amount of continuing education. In the recent past, the RCDSO has mandated some of this continuing education must be in…
Read MoreAirway Dentistry …. Did you know? By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
Airway Dentistry …. Did you know? Dentists are able and should screen for With respect to Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB), dentists are able and should screen for symptoms, they are are not medical doctors and cannot diagnose. Three main components of SDB screening are history taking, questionnaires and the clinical exam. Mouth breathing, grinding, snoring,…
Read MoreTim Ferris, James Nestor, ADHD and Breathing. By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
Tim Ferris is an American entrepreneur, investor, author and lifestyle guru. He is known for his 4-Hour self-help book series — including The 4-Hour Work Week, The 4-Hour Body, and The 4-Hour Chef that focus on lifestyle optimizations. The Tim Ferris show, podcast #829 with Guest James Nestor, author of best-selling book “Breath” supports the idea that ADHD is a breathing problem…
Read MoreAirway Case Study – 7 year old male By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
mouth breather day and night snoring grinding teeth restless sleep, excessive sweating frequent nighttime waking head and neck muscles are tight difficulty concentrating class III tongue tie tongue thrust swallow under-eye shiners speech issues forward head posture MD – sleep study diagnosed mild sleep apnea ENT recommend waiting for adenoid surgery, nasal spray recommended…
Read MoreThe Proper Swallow By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
For far too long, the dental and medical communities have not given enough credit to one of the most amazing muscles in the body, the tongue. The tongue is a muscular organ in the mouth. It is known for its function in digestion, taste, speech, breathing and oral hygiene. Interestingly, the tongue has a…
Read MoreFrequent Ear Infections Antibiotics, Tubes or A Simple Proper Swallow? By Dr. Nishita Ondhia
A common concern amongst our younger population is the frequent ear infection. In keeping with the current break and fix model of medical care where a quick fix to alleviate symptoms is always on deck, the treatment for ear infections is antibiotics and/or eventually ear tubes. Quite often, because the root cause has not been…
Read MoreGoals in Early Mulitidisciplinary Airway Intervention By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
Common signs and symptoms of airway issues, and thus sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and/or sleep apnea (OSA), are mouth breathing, snoring, grinding, restless sleep, ADHD symptoms, bedwetting, focus issues, night terrors and frequent ear infections. What does the face of someone struggling with SDB/OSA look like? The face height is long, the prominence of the…
Read MoreYou are an Airway Dentist? What is that? By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
After practicing clinical dentistry for 27 years, patterns relating to oral health begin to present themselves. Reflecting on these repeating health concerns, the model of modern dentistry is changing and is becoming more preventative and airway centric. The large majority of dental issues result, over time, due to horizontal/traumatic forces on the teeth. In other…
Read MoreNitric Oxide, Nose Breathing and One’s Overall Health and Wellness By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
Nitric Oxide (NO) is a molecule, one nitrogen atom and one hydrogen atom. It is a gas naturally produced in the body and plays a vital role in many bodily functions including regulating blood pressure, regulating blood flow and nerve signalling. It is involved in the immune system and acts as a messenger between cells. …
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