Toothishh

19/12/2022

Don’t you want to understand how you lil one gets cavities even when there is zero sugar in their diet!!!?

Enter
Holistic functional pediatric dentistry.

This kind of pediatric dentistry looks at the childs overal health not just that tooth with that cavity.

Treating the root cause helps achieving healthier bodies, mind and smiles!
Get your holistic pediatric dental consult today!
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17/12/2022

Myofunctional Therapy are personalised set of muscle exercises, which help improve muscle tone, strength & posture.

This has proven to improve mouth breathing, OSA and help in correcting jaw growth.

The facial muscles have a huge impact on the teeth alignment. These exercises are something I recommend to everyone and anyone who has crooked teeth, dysfunctional breathing and torturous sleep!
Get a holistic consult to get your lil one the best health!

16/12/2022

Lil one’s sleeping with their mouth open is one of the signs of dysfunction.
Tethered tissues or ties could be physically preventing the normal closure of the mouth.
Get a holistic consult with me for your lil one to support their healthy growth!

12/10/2021

Must must must read!

THUMB SUCKING TODDLERS -

So last year when Zephyr was 2 ish, he would suck his thumb occasionally in the day but ALWAYS before sleeping at night.

As he turned 3 or so the day sucking stopped after 10001 reminders, but sucking his thumb at night to go to sleep didn’t.

We thought of using the horrific methods of adding all the bitter products to his thumb so he would repel it naturally, but after doing my due research I figured that’s possibly the worst thing I could do to him.

Kids suck their thumbs between 0-2 for various reasons. It helps soothe them and ease their anxiety in stressful moments.

But if not stopped by 4 it can lead to a disfigured jaw and wonky teeth that then can lead to breathing issues and a lot more.

At the same time, taking hard core measures can make them more anxious.

As a parent I’ve been going crazy trying to get him to break the ‘bad habit’ , cause that’s all it is now…… a habit !

Now we know as adults, that breaking any of our own bad habits is super tough, so let’s not expect overnight miracles with our kids.

Breaking the thumb sucking habit isn’t easy, but it’s extremely necessary!

What we’ve done with him…..

- we’ve watched videos together on what happens to children’s mouths when they suck their thumb.

- we’ve had consistent dialogues on the consequences of sucking.

- we’ve taken him to the dentist ( ) who showed him a Mould of a human mouth and showed him what happens to the teeth and jaw when he sucks it.

So now, since the past ten days, bed time has been a great struggle. But while he is flipping out and so restless and desperate to suck his thumb, we CALMLY and PATIENTLY reiterate the consequences to him, we sooth him while he’s hyper, it’s not always easy, but we’ve been successful ( touchwood a billion times 😅😄)

Every night he still tries to suck … we continue the same process. We get him to fidget with our ears or use his fingers to touch a part of our body so he can feel calm.

I repeat … breaking a bad habit isn’t easy … not for an adult or child….

But … it can be done … but it needs CONSISTENCY, COMMITMENT and PATIENCE from the parent.

Do you agree ? How did u break the habit ?

11/06/2021

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Signs like:

-Tightly packed milk teeth
- Increased distance between the upper and lower front teeth
- Lower teeth, completely hidden by the upper teeth upon biting

Are the few red flags you can keep a watch for.

These signs indicate the jaws to be narrow and restricted. Smaller the jaw more crooked the teeth.

Apart from teeth, the child may struggle with:
- Recurrent tonsil/adenoid/ upper throat issues
- Restless sleep
- Eating issues
- Drooling ( excessive saliva)
- Cavities even without sugar in diet
- Night/ Day teeth grinding
- On the spectrum for ADHD

Promoting nasal breathing, strengthening the tongue and other face muscles improve jaw growth, correct sleep patterns and align teeth.

If you have are struggling with any of the above DM me.

Breathing is so easy, lets make sure our lil ones are doing that right!

21/05/2021

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This therapy aims to help children breathe better, sleep better and have straighter stronger teeth via exercises.

The main goals in this are
- focused on nasal breathing
- tongue posture and it’s strength
- lip seal or lip posture.

Are you are a mom whose :
- gone from doctor to doctor because of your kids tonsils / adenoids
-or find your child not sleeping well
- or worry about their crooked teeth (as early as age 3/4)
- or find them very hyperactive and distracted ???

If there is even 1 yes from the above, Myofunctional therapy will definitely help you!

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21/05/2021

Believe it or not, there’s actually a right way and a wrong way to rest your tongue. While this may sound silly or unimportant, the truth is that proper tongue posture can protect you from other whole-body concerns.

Proper tongue posture help
- straighten teeth
- jaws grow healthier
- improves breathing
- better sleep
- reduces upper respiratory infections
- reduces sleep apnea
- correct body posture

Tongue is a strong muscle and a huge part of developing the face.

helps in correcting tongue posture, improves the core strength and thus straightens kids teeth!

Comment below if any doubts!

17/05/2021

Studies point out fussy or picky eating to be linked to personality traits to parental control to social influence to maternal eating patterns, or it could just be your kid being a kid.

Kids can be happy snacking on whole fruits and vegetables while some prefer the white carb-based rice and bread.

Airway Dentist Fact: Issues in their breathing patterns can cause them to be picky eaters too!

Few tricks to ace the food game:
1. Try the No Screen Rule: Get them into a habit of eating at the table only. No homework, no television, no video games. This could be a time where you could have fun things discussed, E.g. Contents of today’s dessert!
2. Let them be your Sous Chef: Try getting them to buy the vegetables via Amazon India or Bigbasket, adding their favorite to the cart. Children when made a part of the process tend to enjoy mealtimes more.
3. Mix and Match: This is especially for children below 5. Allow them to try a new fruit/ vegetable every week. Let them develop their own tastes.
4. No means No: If the child refuses to eat. Avoid forcing or fussing over it. Give them another option. The current dish could be presented differently a few days later. They may just prefer it then.
5. Role Play: Children love mimicking adults. The healthier you eat; your child will eat healthier.
6. Sweets are a yes: Don’t ban sweets completely, as it invites cravings and they may overindulge when given a chance.

How do you get your child to eat?

Comment below and I'll send you some snack ideas!

04/05/2021

Babies have a reflex to bite down if there is something between their gums, and the tongue is not sticking out over the lower gum pads.

Oral restrictions limit your baby’s tongue movement.
When you feed them they may :
- Not be able to latch or
- May bite down on your ni**le!

That results in pain most of the time. However, all restrictions don't cause pain. But instead can surely result in
-Poor latch
-Poor seal
-Milk slipping out of the corner of the mouth or
-Gagging while feeding.

A baby with restrictions (tongue, lip, or cheek ties) will not be able to receive enough milk to feel full, as suckling itself is a task. This can lead to multiple feeds and a fussy baby.
Eagerly waiting to enjoy motherhood, this roadblock can be draining and overwhelming for mothers.

I encourage you to work with a lactation consultant (IBCLC) and a pediatric dentist (MDS) to help you in this beautiful journey.

Oral restrictions can have a detrimental effect on your baby’s growth, speech, posture, and even teeth! A pediatric dentist can help in the diagnosis, treatment as well as healing.

DM to know more.

26/04/2021

Breathing right and breathing safe is crucial.

Here are 5 things that connect nose breathing to your child’s health:

🦠 Breathing from the nose filters air and prevents the entry of germs, bacteria even viruses.

💨 Only when you breathe from the nose is Nitric Oxide[NO] produced which is a natural germ killer. NO helps in increasing the size of our airway (windpipe) improving the amount of oxygen reaching the lungs.

🦷 Breathing from the nose instead of the mouth, keeps the moist environment of a the mouth intact. This ensure no dry mouth(which could cause bad breath), less decay and healthier gums.

👅 Breathing from the nose encourages good facial development and straight teeth. A closed mouth improves the chances of the correct tongue posture, which helps the jaws to accommodate all the teeth!

😴 Nasal breathing reduces sleep disturbances, snoring and allows your child to get a good nights’ refreshing sleep!

Do you always breathe from your nose ?
Great!
Leave a comment/ DM me to let me know how you improve your breathing!

Tag a mom to get a free sleep analysis consult for your child!

09/03/2021

Keeping milk teeth free of food deposits and stains is essential !

Clean and Smooth tooth surfaces have reduced chances of tooth decay

Also, there is no drilling involved!

When did you get your child’s teeth cleaned last?

Register for a Mom&Baby teeth spa session today!!!!