When a child presents with sleep-disordered breathing, chronic mouth breathing, or persistent feeding challenges, evaluating the upper airway becomes a top priority. However, determining when conservative management is sufficient versus when surgical inte ...
Beyond the Appliance: How MARPE Changes Breathing, Sleep, Speech, and Function
Maxillary expansion isn't just an orthodontic intervention - for adults navigating narrow palates, compromised airways, and chronic TMJ dysfunction, it can be a total health transformation.In this episode, Hallie Bulkin sits down with Jeannie Nelson, MS, ...
Mouth Breathing vs. Nasal Breathing: Changing Lives Through Early Airway Intervention
When a child exhibits behavioral challenges, facial recession, or struggles with sleep, the root cause is frequently hiding in plain sight: their breathing habits. Unfortunately, these vital signs of compromised airway health are often overlooked by tradi ...
Episode 120: One Mom’s Wake-Up Call: Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea with Emma Cooksey
In this episode, Hallie talks with Emma Cooksey about her journey with undiagnosed sleep apnea. She shares her major wake up call and the efforts she went through to find providers to help her address her undiagnosed sleep apnea. Emma shares that myof ...