#009 - Your Kid’s Mouth Could Be Ruining Their Sleep! 😴🦷
Mind Your Mouth19 Touko 2025

#009 - Your Kid’s Mouth Could Be Ruining Their Sleep! 😴🦷

Want to achieve optimal health from the inside out? Discover the

holistic dental approach that transforms your oral health and overall

well-being. Get expert care from the team at Casuarina Dental—book your

consultation today at https://casuarinadental.com.au/ and take the first

step toward a healthier future!

In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, Dr. Maria Florou interviews Dr. Alex

McDonald on the critical role of nose breathing in children’s

development. They discuss how mouth breathing can affect jaw growth,

facial structure, chewing, and sleep contributing to issues like snoring

and sleep apnea. The episode highlights key signs to watch for and how

early dental intervention can support healthier growth and long-term

well-being.A concise, insightful look at how oral habits shape overall

health.

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https://www.instagram.com/casuarina_dental/

https://www.youtube.com/@casuarinadentalfamilyandho1796


Follow Dr. Alex:

https://www.instagram.com/dr.alexmcdonald/


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Water Flosser: https://geni.us/A3oaH

Xylitol gum: https://geni.us/yxuB

Sonic Tooth brush: https://geni.us/ejM6z9h

Rebounder/ mini trampoline : https://geni.us/QoSBc

Tongue scraper: https://geni.us/QoSBc

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:07 - Interview with Dr. Alex McDonald

00:02:08 - Journey into Myofunctional Therapies

00:03:20 - Case Study: Impact of Airway on Child's Behavior

00:05:06 - Role of Dentists in Airway Health

00:07:12 - Assessing a Child's Breathing and Growth Issues

00:10:27 - Importance of Optimal Jaw Growth

00:12:00 - Understanding Epigenetics in Health

00:22:49 - Balancing the Nervous System in Children

00:24:11 - Optimizing Jaw Growth and Muscle Function

00:27:20 - Long-Term Stability in Dental Health

00:29:32 - Health Impacts of Mouth Breathing

00:31:11 - Signs for Parents to Watch For

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