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We help babies, children and adults breathe better, sleep better and thrive - starting with the mouth

07/26/2025

Helping your child become a nose breather is one of the most powerful things you can do for their long-term health. 💨👃

Nose breathing supports proper facial development, better sleep, stronger immunity, and improved focus and behavior. Mouth breathing, on the other hand, can lead to a narrow jaw, crowded teeth, enlarged tonsils, restless sleep, and even delayed growth.

As parents, there’s so much we can do to support nasal breathing:
✔️ Encourage lips closed and tongue up
✔️ Limit thumb sucking and pacifier use
✔️ Treat allergies or congestion early
✔️ Create routines that support deep, restful sleep
✔️ Get to the root of why mouth breathing is happening

If you notice your child sleeping with their mouth open, snoring, grinding, or struggling with attention during the day — these are all signs worth exploring.

We're here to help you uncover what’s going on and support your child’s growth from the inside out. 🧠🦷🌿

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07/04/2025

🦷 Not All Clear Aligners Are the Same… Here's Why 💡

You’ve probably heard of Invisalign. Maybe Candid or Spark too.
They’re all brands of clear aligners – tools to move teeth.

But here’s what most people don’t realize:
What really matters is the plan behind the aligners.

👉 At Grassroots Dental Wellness, we don’t just straighten teeth.
We guide the growth of your child’s jaws – gently and early – to:

✅ Make room for the tongue
✅ Create space for adult teeth
✅ Widen the palate
✅ Support full-body health

We use clear aligners not for cosmetic quick fixes…
…but to support proper development from the inside out. 🫁🦷

✨ It’s not about the brand.
It’s about the vision behind the treatment.

06/24/2025

This is what jaw development looks like. 🍎👶
Babies and young children need real food, not just pouches. Chewing whole, fibrous foods helps develop strong jaws, wide palates, and healthy airways.

As a mom of four, I get it—convenient snacks feel like a necessity in the chaos of everyday life. At our house, we focus on whole foods at home, eaten together at the table. When we're out and about, I'm more flexible—pouches and meltables are saved for travel and snack emergencies.

Your child’s teeth, jaws, and airway will thank you. 💪🦷

06/02/2025

👀 Do you recognize a mouth like this in your child? It’s a major warning sign! 🚨 These bite issues may seem minor, but they can have lasting effects on your child’s health and development.

🛑 Now is the time to address these concerns with early intervention! Guided growth and development, even as young as 4, can lead to healthier airways and improved breathing for life. 🌱

✅ The best part? This treatment is easy for your child to tolerate and sets them on a path to a healthier future.

If you notice any of these signs in your little one, reach out today to learn more about our approach to early intervention! 📞✨

06/02/2025

Could it be sleep, not ADHD? 💤🧠

Up to 50% of kids diagnosed with ADHD may actually have an undiagnosed sleep breathing issue—and it's affecting their focus, behavior, and mood.

A new study found that treating airway underdevelopment with a simple oral appliance led to significant improvements in ADHD-like symptoms in children—without meds.✨

As an airway-focused dentist, I’ve seen this transformation in my own patients (and even my own child!).

Let’s stop masking symptoms and start treating the root cause.
📍 Free consults available at Grassroots Dental Wellness.
📩 DM me to learn more.

05/26/2025

Early intervention starts with awareness—and sometimes a little help from big brother.

This sweet 3-year-old came in with a tight baby bite, an early sign that his jaws weren’t developing wide enough for teeth, tongue, and airway. At Grassroots Dental Wellness, we use airway-focused orthodontics and gentle expansion to guide growth—supporting healthy facial development and setting the stage for a lifetime of better breathing and function.

And yes, sometimes siblings get in on the action too.

We believe in whole-child care, working with the body (not against it), and catching things early so little ones can grow into their full potential—naturally.

05/26/2025

Before & Progress:

This young girl’s mother noticed sleep warning signs—mouth breathing, snoring, and grinding—along with dental red flags like a crossbite and a high, narrow palate. These symptoms pointed to an underdeveloped airway.

With gentle expansion using Clear Aligners, we guided her jaw growth, creating space for her tongue, sinuses, and proper nasal breathing. Now? She’s sleeping peacefully, no longer grinding or snoring, and showing off a beautifully broad smile.

Does your child struggle with snoring, restlessness, or mouth breathing? These are signs of an airway issue that, left untreated, can lead to lifelong health challenges.

📩 DM me to learn how we can help your child sleep, breathe, and thrive!

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