This week on The Untethered Podcast, Hallie chats with Dr. Nora Ghodousi-Zaghi, a renowned expert in functional and integrative oral health care. Specializing in interceptive orthodontics, Dr. Nora emphasizes whole-body health and well-being. As a board-certified Diplomate pediatric dentist, published author, clinical researcher, and educator, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation.
Join them as Dr. Nora discusses her journey from traditional pediatric dentistry to a more integrative and functional approach. She highlights the importance of understanding the connections between oral health, sleep disorders, and overall well-being, particularly in children.
Their conversation also covers the prevalence of mouth breathing, the impact of epigenetics on jaw structure, the significance of early intervention in addressing tongue ties and feeding issues, and more!
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In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Introduction to Integrative Dentistry
- Understanding Mouth Breathing and Its Implications
- The Importance of Early Intervention
- The Impact of Sleep Disorders on Children
- Parent Airway Academy and Resources for Families
RESOURCES:
https://www.fairest.org/tools/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33291022/
LINKS
Connect with Nora on Instagram and check out her website https://www.breathekidsdental.com/
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Nice that you shared your own surgery etc…and it makes is so much more important…very valuable.
Happy 2025
love, Zahida
Enjoy the webinars. Could you respond with what was structurally wrong that you had nasal surgery? A few years ago I had a sinus/septum surgery myself but inflammation has returned. Also, I work with a Level 3 nonverbal autistic student (Age 12) who recently had A&T surgery, but now continues to mouth breathe and we are in need of strategies to help him become a nose breather. Any suggestions? Thank you!
Hi, we suggest working with a myofunctional therapist to address this! That would provide you with an individualized plan 🙂