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Oris Wellness

I am a holistic dentist, airway health advocate, and founder of Oris Wellness. I'm here to help parents like you choose the right treatments & providers for your child’s optimal jaw growth & health.

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This month it got personal. Plus the secrets in a smile, and a reminder to take care of yourself too...

It’s been a wild few weeks over here. After sharing about ear tubes last month, my little one - our sweet pup Alfred - needed sedation and a scope to investigate recurring ear inflammation. At one point or another, we've tried it all for this guy - allergy testing and nutrition consults, acupuncture, probiotics, supplements, and more. His gut flared terribly post-procedure. We were up every 1–2 hours at night for days. Sleep was ruff, and I was wiped. While I know it’s not the same as...

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Leveraging My Strengths to Support Your Family Have you ever taken the VIA Character Strengths test? It’s a survey tool that helps you take a look at yourself from a whole new perspective. This may seem a little off topic compared to my normal content, but hang with me. I’ve always been someone who takes her time with decisions—quietly and carefully weighing options, sometimes long after others think the choice is obvious. It can come across as indecision (just ask my spouse), but in truth,...

Hello hello! I promised there’d be a lot to share this month—so let’s dive in! Over the past few weeks, I had the chance to sit down with two incredible women who are each making waves in the world of health and wellness. It was a meaningful moment for me to share more about the work I’m doing and to connect with new listeners. We explored airway health topics and, excitingly, I got to introduce something I’ve been working on for a long time: my Smile Support Stairsteps. If you missed either...

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FAQ: Could a Dental Expander ACTUALLY Help Shrink Your Child’s Tonsils? Researchers looked at 60 children and found that after treatment, 90% had smaller adenoids and 97.5% had reduced tonsil size—two common causes of mouth breathing, snoring, and poor sleep. How did this happen? Expanding the palate (in this case with a rapid palatal expander or RPE) increases nasal volume, reducing airway resistance and irritation of lymphoid tissue. Additionally, RPE creates more space in the oral cavity,...

Hello friends! I’m writing in a great mood today because yesterday, I had the chance to grab brunch here in Portugal with my former boss and mentor from Chicago, Dr. Bernice Teplitsky. It was such a joy to reconnect with someone who played a huge role in shaping my career and shifting my perspective toward a more holistic approach to health and wellness. I hope you enjoy this month's newsletter! Reunited! Attention! Now that I have your attention... see what I did there? Attention struggles...

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Why Getting the Right Help Isn’t Always Easy Recently, I had the opportunity to present to a group of myofunctional therapists in the UK. My goal was to unpack some of the nuances behind the many 'airway dentistry' treatment options out there. But more importantly, I wanted to highlight why so many families feel stuck when trying to make decisions for their child’s care. I shared four key reasons why the information parents receive from dental offices often falls short of what they truly...

Wow! It's time to wrap up this year! 🎁 I know the end of the year gets pretty busy so I thought I'd send out one final newsletter before we roll into the holiday window. My Little Family - Wishing Your Family Happy Holidays! As the year wraps up, I’m feeling incredibly grateful. In 2023, I began experimenting with the idea for Oris Wellness as a side project while working at one of the busiest dental clinics in Lisbon. By 2024, I went all-in, creating a space to support parents in ways that...

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Airway Coach Virtual Summit - You're Invited! Exciting News! I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be a featured expert at the 2024 Airway Coach Fall Virtual Summit! This FREE online event is your chance to gain invaluable insights into how improving your breathing during sleep can lead to a healthier, happier life. Join me and 9 other experts over three days December 6-8th We share tips, tools, and strategies to help you breathe better and thrive! Register now for FREE and take the first step...

Whew, just barely making my September newsletter into your inbox in the final part of the month. It's been a busy end of summer! I went on a trip to visit London for the first time while my husband was there teaching Tai Chi. Hamming it up with the iconic phone booths! Almost every parent I spoke to this month has admitted to feeling overwhelmed during back-to-school time anyway, so perhaps this late arrival into your inbox has given you the time to make it through that transition and land...

Red Flag Warning: Start with these 6 Questions My mission is to educate parents and professionals on the importance of better facial growth, which influences better breathing, sleep, and overall health. If you're a parent wondering if this is relevant to you, the FAirEST6 Checklist is a tool you need to know about. I’ve created a YouTube video to guide you through this assessment. Give it a try at home! 🚩If you are answering "Yes" to several of these red flag items, then further evaluation is...