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10/19/2026

Those little snores? They’re worth paying attention to. 💜

You can’t tell how well your child sleeps just by counting the hours. Regular snoring can be a clue that breathing during sleep needs a closer look—even if they sleep “all night.”

San Antonio moms: if this sounds like your child, bring it up with their pediatrician and schedule an airway evaluation with us at Wellness Pediatric Dentistry & Airway.

Save this for tonight’s bedtime check. 🦷

10/15/2026

Are we sleeping like a rock… or hosting a 2 a.m. dance party? 😂

San Antonio moms, describe your child’s sleep with a GIF in the comments. 👇

Bonus points for a second GIF showing how YOU feel the next morning.

If your child struggles with snoring, mouth breathing, restless sleep, or other airway and sleep concerns, we’re here to help children breathe and sleep better with airway-focused pediatric dentistry. 💜

10/13/2026

His parents asked for help. They were told to wait. In my opinion, this eight-year-old was let down.

His parents saw the crowding. They wanted to make room for his adult teeth. But they told me his pediatric dentist AND orthodontist said he was too young—and to just wait until age 12 or 13 for braces.

When I evaluated him, I saw significant crowding, teeth tucked behind other teeth, and a crossbite. His parents also reported snoring, restless sleep, and bedwetting.

Those concerns deserve more than “come back when he’s older.”

For this child, I recommended expansion to create space for his permanent teeth and help correct his bite while he’s growing. His sleep symptoms also deserve a thorough evaluation—not an assumption that he’ll grow out of them.

Could he still need braces later? Yes. That doesn’t make addressing his current needs pointless.

Not every eight-year-old needs expansion. But “too young” shouldn’t replace an individualized assessment and a clear explanation.

San Antonio parents: if you’ve been told to wait and your concerns remain unanswered, get a second opinion. You’re not being difficult. You’re advocating for your child. 💜

I’m Dr. Christi Wengler at Wellness Pediatric Dentistry & Airway in Castle Hills. Schedule an airway consultation through the link in my bio.

10/06/2026

Honestly? You don’t have to buy every “healthy” thing marketed to you.

Sometimes it’s about spending your money on the things that can actually make a difference. 💜

✨ 1. An airway evaluation
Especially if your child snores, mouth breathes, sleeps restlessly, grinds their teeth, or has a chronically stuffy nose. Sometimes the things we think are “normal” are actually clues that deserve a closer look.

✨ 2. Myofunctional therapy
When appropriate, helping the tongue, lips, and facial muscles work the way they’re supposed to can be an important piece of the bigger picture.

✨ 3. Hydroxyapatite toothpaste
I love having options for families who are looking for a fluoride-free toothpaste. Risewell is one of the brands I personally like.

✨ 4. An electric toothbrush
Because sometimes the best toothbrush is simply the one that makes brushing easier and more effective—especially for kids who struggle with brushing.

✨ 5. Good dark chocolate 🍫
Yes, I said chocolate. 😂 Life is about balance, and I’d much rather have a small piece of good-quality dark chocolate than a lot of ultra-processed candy.

Bonus #6. Cocofloss.
It expands between teeth so it’s super effective, comes in delicious flavors (way beyond just mint) and is BPA/PFAS-free.

San Antonio moms: what’s one health-related purchase you swear is worth every penny?

09/29/2026

San Antonio moms, if you’ve ever left your child’s dental appointment thinking, “Do I really have a choice?”—you’re in the right place. 💜

At Wellness Pediatric Dentistry & Airway, we believe parents deserve options, education, and a dentist who actually listens.

We don’t believe fluoride is the only way to prevent cavities, and we don’t believe every child needs the exact same approach at every visit.

Instead, we look at the whole picture—nutrition, oral hygiene, enamel strength, habits, airway health, and individual cavity risk—and then talk through your options with you.

No judgment. No pressure. Just informed decisions for your child. 🦷✨

If you’re a San Antonio parent looking for a different kind of pediatric dental experience, follow along. I share practical tips about cavity prevention, holistic pediatric dentistry, airway health, and helping your kids thrive.

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San Antonio parents 👋 What if your child’s dentist looked beyond their teeth?I’m Dr. Christi Wengler, a pediatric dentis...
09/28/2026

San Antonio parents 👋 What if your child’s dentist looked beyond their teeth?

I’m Dr. Christi Wengler, a pediatric dentist specializing in holistic and airway-focused care.

Here, we look at the bigger picture — from oral function and facial development to breathing and sleep. 💜

If you’re looking for a different kind of pediatric dentist in San Antonio, follow along. 🧸✨

09/26/2026

I’m so excited to finally share this! 🥹🦷

I’ve been invited to speak at the 2027 Texas Dental Association Annual Meeting right here in San Antonio!

I’ll be presenting “Making Airway Screening Part of Everyday Dentistry: A Team-Based Approach to Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing.”

Pediatric airway health has become such an important part of how I care for my patients, and I’m incredibly excited to share what I’ve learned with other dental professionals.

My hope is that more dental teams will feel confident recognizing the signs of sleep-disordered breathing in children and knowing what to do when they see them.

From my little dental office to the TDA stage… I’m feeling very grateful for this opportunity. 💜✨

Saturday May 15, 2027 at 8:00am | San Antonio, TX

09/24/2026

I think we all found our calling in airway dentistry….MTV won’t be calling anytime soon

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