Dr Nora Zaghi

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05/30/2026

What do you think?

No one talks about this but…

I’ve seen children with the exact same cavity, the exact same procedure, and completely different outcomes.

Because dentistry is never just about the tooth.

When a child needs a baby root canal, I’m thinking about so much more than what shows up on the x ray.

I’m thinking about their airway.

Their sleep.

Their nutrition.

Their oral microbiome.

Their ability to heal.

Their overall health.

As an integrative pediatric dentist, I don’t believe we can separate the mouth from the rest of the body.

The tooth matters, but the child attached to that tooth matters even more.

This is why two children can receive the same treatment and have very different experiences afterward.

The biology behind the child often determines the outcome.

Comment TEETH and I’ll send you my Oral Wellness Guide with some of the foundations I teach families to support a healthier mouth and healthier body.

05/27/2026

Some wellness trends deserve the hype. Others… not so much.

As a pediatric airway dentist, I care less about what is trending and more about what actually impacts a child’s breathing, sleep, jaw development, and long-term health.

The biggest mistake I see? Focusing on symptoms while missing the root cause.

Which one surprised you the most?

Comment “GUIDE” and I’ll send you my Oral Wellness Guide with the signs every parent should know.

05/23/2026

For years, this family was dealing with the same frustrating cycle:

• Poor sleep
• Teeth grinding
• Cavities

Like many parents, they were told these were separate issues.

But often, they are connected.

When we evaluated the bigger picture—including airway health, oral function, and development—we were able to address the underlying factors contributing to the problem.

Today, this sweet boy is sleeping better, grinding less, and no longer struggling with the same cavity concerns.

Stories like this are a reminder that sometimes the symptoms we see in the mouth are only part of the story.

Thank you to this family for trusting us and sharing their experience.

Most parents are never taught to look at the why behind their child’s symptoms.Not every child with airway issues snores...
05/21/2026

Most parents are never taught to look at the why behind their child’s symptoms.

Not every child with airway issues snores loudly. Sometimes it looks like:
• dark under eye circles
• restless sleep
• focus or behavioral challenges
• chronic mouth breathing
• crowded teeth
• frequent congestion

The way the jaw and palate develop directly affects the airway, breathing, sleep quality, and long-term facial growth. And by the time many children are finally diagnosed, years of development have already passed.

This is why early screening matters.
Children do not simply “grow out” of structural airway problems.

Comment “AIRWAY” and I’ll share the signs every parent should know.
Providers: comment “2026” if you want to learn more about airway-focused pediatric dentistry and early intervention.

05/20/2026

Nobody wants to admit this but… mouth breathing can change the way a child’s face grows.

When I see a recessed maxilla, narrow palate, or crowded teeth, I’m not just thinking about orthodontics anymore. I’m thinking about airway, sleep, tongue posture, and chronic compensation for poor breathing.

Sometimes crowded teeth are the symptom.
The breathing pattern was the root cause all along. 🤍

Comment “AIRWAY” if you’re a parent wanting to learn the signs early.
Comment “2026” if you’re a provider ready to elevate the way you see growth and airway.

Most parents think enlarged tonsils are “just one of those kid things.”But sometimes they’re one of the biggest clues th...
05/16/2026

Most parents think enlarged tonsils are “just one of those kid things.”

But sometimes they’re one of the biggest clues that a child may be struggling with airway and sleep issues.

As an airway-focused pediatric dentist, I’m not only looking at the size of the tonsils. I’m looking at the space behind the tongue, how the jaws are developing, how the child breathes, sleeps, swallows, and grows.

What’s even more important is that many children with airway dysfunction do NOT always present the way people expect. Some snore loudly. Others show up with hyperactivity, restless sleep, grinding, dark circles, poor focus, chronic congestion, or behavioral changes.

This is why screenings like the Mallampati score matter. They can help us identify signs of airway crowding early—before years of poor sleep and compensations continue impacting development.
Children grow once.

Early awareness matters.

Comment “AIRWAY” if you want the signs I look for clinically in children.
Providers: comment “2026” if you want to learn airway-focused pediatric care on a deeper level.

05/14/2026

Most parents think facial growth is just genetics.

But daily habits quietly shape how a child breathes, sleeps, develops, and even how their face grows over time.

Things like:

Mouth posture

Nasal breathing

Chewing

Swallowing patterns

Head posture

Movement

Chronic inflammation

Vitamin D and sunlight all influence development more than most people realize.

Genes may set the blueprint…

but function helps determine how that blueprint is expressed.

This is why airway-focused dentistry looks beyond just teeth.

Because the way a child breathes and functions every day can impact their long-term health for years to come.

Nobody wants to admit this but…some “picky eaters” may actually be struggling to chew.When kids avoid textures, only eat...
05/14/2026

Nobody wants to admit this but…
some “picky eaters” may actually be struggling to chew.

When kids avoid textures, only eat soft foods, or get tired while eating, I start thinking beyond behavior.

I think about:
•⁠ ⁠jaw development
•⁠ ⁠tongue posture
•⁠ ⁠mouth breathing
•⁠ ⁠airway health

Chewing is developmental.
And feeding therapy can make a huge difference 🤍

Sometimes “picky eating” is more than picky eating.

Comment “AIRWAY” if you want to know what I look for clinically.
Comment “2026” if you’re a provider ready to learn this work deeper.

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10921 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 801
Los Angeles, CA
CA90024

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