Posts Tagged ‘Airway Health’
Sleep-disordered breathing and orthodontics: An American Association of Orthodontists white paper update. By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
A white paper in research is an authoritative, in-depth, and evidence-based report that analyses a specific problem and presents a proposed solution or perspective. It is intended to act as an educational, non-sales-pitch document and is often used to establish thought leadership In March of 2026, the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics issued…
Read MoreAmerican Association of Pediatric Dentists RECOGNIZES Airway Health as ESSENTIAL. By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
In most children who are otherwise healthy, narrowing of the upper airway is due primarily to enlarged tonsils and adenoids. However, children must be screened for signs and symptoms of sleep disordered breathing as inadequate airway size, inadequate neuromuscular tone of the airway muscles or both may contribute to unideal airway health. The FAIREST 6…
Read MoreEverything Beautiful is Healthy. By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
As humans, we are attracted to beauty. Interestingly, all things beautiful are healthy; consider one’s height, their physique, skin, hair, nails and especially important is their smile. A beautiful smile is a healthy smile that functions well over time and promotes overall health and wellness. This is a bold statement. One of the fundamental characteristics…
Read MoreTongue 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 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 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 MorePaediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing, Adult Sleep Apnea and Craniofacial Growth – What is the link? By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
What is (Sleep Disordered Breathing) SDB? SDB refers to a broad spectrum of sleep-related conditions including increased resistance to airflow via the upper airway, heavy snoring, marked reduction in airflow (hypopnea) and complete cessation of breathing (apnea). At this time, our healthcare system is seeing a marked rise cases and severity of sleep apnea, a…
Read MoreWhy is the Dental Profession Obsessed with Maxillary Expansion? By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
Why is the dental profession obsessed with maxillary expansion? You hear it all the time, “my child has an orthodontic expander. I am not sure it is needed, I think it is a money grab! Honestly!” Or you hear, “My orthodontist says expansion is not needed, but all my child’s friends have an expander.” So…
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