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Explore articles on airway health, sleep, oral development, and modern dentistry—written to help patients and families better understand how the mouth and breathing connects to overall health.
TREATMENT DEEP DIVE
Treatment Deep Dive
October 14, 2026
Waking Up With a Racing Heart: How Sleep Apnea Can Be Part of the Picture
Sleep apnea can interrupt breathing and trigger a racing heart at night. Learn how this happens, which symptoms to notice, and when to seek an evaluation.
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September 21, 2026
Root Canals and Persistent Infection: What a 3D Scan Reveals
Considering a Root Canal or Concerned About One You Already Have? Many of the patients I meet have already been...
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Education & Science
A collection of articles focused on the evidence, debates, and clinical thinking shaping modern airway dentistry.
July 6, 2026
Modern vs. Traditional Jaws: Why Our Jaws Are Shrinking
Modern human jaws appear to be growing smaller and narrower than those of our ancestors, leaving less room for the teeth, tongue, and airway. This article explains how softer diets, less chewing, mouth breathing, and low tongue posture may influence jaw development—and how airway dentistry looks at teeth, breathing, and sleep together.
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October 21, 2025
Rethinking Braces: The Hidden Risks of Pulling Bicuspid Teeth
Watch Dr. Kalli and Dr. Kyle discuss this topic on the SleepWell Journey podcast. What’s Really at Stake with Tooth...
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July 11, 2025
The Great Fluoride Debate: Is It Still Worth the Risk?
Let’s Talk About Fluoride. If you’ve ever found yourself squinting at the fine print on your toothpaste tube, or wondering...
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June 3, 2025
Is It ADHD or Sleep Apnea?
You’re Not Alone: Why So Many Parents Face This Question Hearing that your child might have ADHD can feel overwhelming....
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April 25, 2025
How Airway Dentistry Helps Kids Sleep Better—and Wake Up Dry
Bedwetting after age 5 isn’t just something kids grow out of—it’s often a sign of sleep-disordered breathing (SBD). Learn how better sleep and breathing can help your child wake up dry, confident, and rested.
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