Midlife Changes Midlife challenges like low energy, mood swings, and fading vitality hit both women and men, but oral health—through better airways for sleep and stronger gums—plays a vital role in a holistic solution. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) helps, but incorporating airway and oral health into a comprehensive treatment plan is essential for tackling these
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Breathing, Sleep, and Optimal Wellness As an airway-focused dentist, I’ve spent years treating issues that go far beyond the mouth. What I’ve learned is this: oral health doesn’t exist in isolation. From tongue posture and breathing patterns to head and neck alignment, everything is connected. When we bring together the expertise of different disciplines, we’re
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DNA Digest When we talk about women’s health, osteoporosis and bone strength often come up-especially as we age. But did you know one of the first bones to weaken isn’t in your spine or hips, but your face? It’s called the maxilla, and it’s not just your upper jaw. This key bone reaches up to
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What Is the Connection Between Foot Posture and Breathing? “When we think about optimal breathing, most of us immediately picture the lungs, diaphragm, and maybe even the nasal passages. Rarely do we consider the role of our feet — and yet, the way our feet contact the ground and support our posture plays a direct
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The Surprising Connection Between Dental Health and Your Fitness Journey Dental-Fitness Connection Today, we’re going to dive into a topic that’s perhaps a bit surprising to many: the impact of dental health on fitness routines and posture. In this article, we’ll explore how our dental and oral health intertwines with our physical fitness. From childhood
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6 Tips to Prevent Mouth Breathing in Infants and Children What Is The Best Way for Babies to Breathe? Every parent wants the best for their child’s health and well-being, and a fundamental aspect of that is proper breathing. The breath is one of the most under-rated aspects of our health that has a significant
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Unlocking the Link Between Concussions, TMD and Airway Dentistry: A Whole Body Approach to Healing Concussions have a profound impact on one’s life, which is why a collaborative, whole-body approach can help patients recover faster and feel their vibrant selves again. You might be thinking, “what does dentistry have anything to do with concussions?”. In
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Which is better: traditional orthodontics or airway orthodontics? In the realm of orthodontics, there’s a captivating evolution taking place—one that transcends mere alignment and aesthetic enhancements. While traditional orthodontics has been the approach for decades, a revolutionary paradigm known as airway orthodontics is getting attention for its holistic perspective and transformative outcomes. In this article,
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Back To School and Dental Check-Up: Beyond Brushing and Flossing by Dr. Mandeep Johal As summer comes to a close and the scent of freshly sharpened pencils fills the air, parents and children alike prepare for the much-anticipated return to school. Dr. Mandeep Johal, a functional dentist and a devoted parent herself, recognizes the significance
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5 Ways Your Jaw Could Influence Your Posture by Dr. Mandeep Johal Check out my IG live with @posturepro where we discuss 5 ways your jaw could influence your posture: https://www.instagram.com/tv/COoEuulJNI2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Posture begins at the jaw and ends at the feet. This X-ray image shows a narrow airway and reduced cervical lordois (the curvature in the neck
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