Episode Details

Could the shape of your child’s mouth be affecting their sleep, breathing, and even behavior?

In this episode, Dr. Morgan sits down with airway-focused dentist Dr. Dan Bruce to explore how the palate and tongue positioning play a critical role in overall health, starting from infancy.

We break down how the structure of the mouth influences facial development, breathing patterns, and long-term outcomes like sleep apnea. This conversation also explores the connection between airway health and behavioral challenges, including symptoms often associated with ADHD.

You will learn why these factors matter more than most parents realize, how early signs can show up, and what to look for when it comes to your child’s development.

If you are interested in understanding the deeper root causes behind breathing issues, sleep disturbances, or developmental concerns, this episode will open your eyes to a commonly overlooked piece of the puzzle.

Resources from this episode:

• Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, by James Nestor
• Healthy as a Mother episode #12 A Deep Dive on Lip and Tongue Ties
• Healthy as a Mother episode #32: The Vital Importance of Baby's Position During Birth with Ann Gilligan, RN, LNC, RYPT
• Learn more about Dr. Dan Bruce at Boise Integrative Dentistry
• The ALF Approach: Changing the Face of Orthodontics, by Tasha Turzo-Moore
• Mewing 
• Habit Trainers to look into: Myobrace, Myomunchee, Vivos, Healthy Start
• Dr Morgan's Natural Cold and Flu Remedies course

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