1KHO 351: The Most Preventative and Wonderful Thing You Can Do For Your Growing Child is Make Sure They Are Sleeping and Breathing Properly | Dr. Kalli Hale, Toothpillow

Don't miss this one!!! This episode has substantial health implications. Dr. Kalli Hale from ToothPillow joins us as we dive into the critical connections between jaw development, breathing, and sleep in children. Discover why crowded teeth and bad bites are symptoms of a larger issue, how early habits such as pacifier use and thumb sucking impact jaw growth, the profound effects of mouth breathing on sleep and overall health, and the importance of at-home sleep studies. Learn why addressing these issues as early as possible is crucial Dr. Hale explains how improper jaw development leads to obstructive sleep apnea, poor breathing habits, and a host of downstream health issues. Learn why early intervention with techniques like myofunctional therapy and doing things like choosing the right type of pacifier is crucial for preventing these problems. Understand the behavioral and cognitive implications of mouth breathing, including decreased attention, memory issues, and Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD). Explore the wide-reaching health consequences, from bedwetting and digestive issues to cardiovascular problems and chronic sleep disruption. Dr. Hale introduces ToothPillow, an innovative guidance appliance designed to promote proper jaw growth and improve breathing in children, potentially available through remote tele-dentistry. Don't miss this eye-opening discussion that could change your child's health trajectory for a lifetime and provide practical solutions for ensuring their optimal growth and development. Share with anyone you know who has kids ages 12 or under! ** Use code 1000HOURS in the "Who's the person we can thank for referring you?" field for a free Toothpillow consultation ($50 value) and $200 off treatment from 9/24/24 - 9/30/24. After 9/30/24 you can still use code 1000 HOURS to get 50% off your consultation as well as $100 off treatment from there on after! Learn more about Toothpillow here >> https://www.toothpillow.com/ Follow Toothpillow on Instagram here >> https://www.instagram.com/toothpillow_official Follow Dr. Kalli Hale on Instagram here >> https://www.instagram.com/theairwaycentereddentist/ ** Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices