Posts Tagged ‘Pediatric Dentistry’
Case Study: Female, 5 years old, blocked airway By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
Chronic grinding, snoring, and emotional outbursts in children may point to Sleep Disordered Breathing. Learn how early diagnosis and airway-focused treatment can restore nasal breathing and improve long-term health. Female 5y old Severe grinding at night Heavy snoring Habitual mouth breather Gasps for air Dark circles under the eyes Small for her age, failure to…
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…
Read MoreBreathe Right, Grow Right: How Airway Health Shapes Your Smile and Well-Being By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
Why is a dentist talking about breathing? Because function affects form and form affects function. How we breathe affects our craniofacial development, it affects how our face actually forms. What?!! Yes, it is true! As a practicing health care professional in restorative dentistry for almost 27 years, it has become clear that the body wants…
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