One Breath at a Time Charlotte Marsh’s TEDx talk, “One Breath at a Time: Helping Children Connect,” reminds us of one of the most important reasons to pursue airway health interventions. It’s about helping children feel safe, connected, regulated, and able to fully engage with the world around them. When families first enter the world of airway dentistry, it can feel overwhelming trying to understand all the possible appliances, therapies, or surgeries available. (Sidenote: My Smile Support...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
What can you actually do at 12–18 months? Things tend to go in seasons for me. While the majority of the families I support have children 2YO+, this past week brought a wave of inquiries from parents of 12–18 month olds. And the question is almost always the same: “I know there aren’t many options at this age… but is there anything we can do?” Short answer: yes. Where we start may depend on what you're up against in terms of symptoms and struggles. If this hasn’t been addressed yet, one of...
2 months ago • 4 min read
I can’t tell you how many times parents reach out feeling overwhelmed… Their child is mouth breathing. Snoring. Showing all the signs of airway challenges. But they’ve been told:“they’re too young for myo”“they’re too young for ortho”“there’s nothing to do yet” And they walk away thinking… there’s no help available. Let me gently challenge that: Help can take many forms. For some families, that does look like building a local care team — addressing body tension, supporting motor development...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Hello and welcome to the first newsletter of 2026! If you were with me last month, I promised I’d share my word of the year. My word for 2026 is Connect. I started January fully leaning into that intention by traveling to a small town in Switzerland for an International, Interdisciplinary Tongue-Tie Conference. It was unlike anything I’ve experienced before. I’ve been immersed in tongue-tie education since 2017, with most of my formal training taking place in the U.S., largely through the...
5 months ago • 3 min read
As this calendar year wraps up, I’ve been taking some quiet time between holidays for year-end reflection. This past year was the first time I leaned more into the Chinese New Year calendar alongside our conventional Gregorian one. I found myself paying attention to the symbolism of the Year of the Snake, a year associated with shedding, transformation, and patience. (I like EFT Tapping Practitioner Melanie Moore's annual explanation on YouTube in case you're interested - year of the horse...
6 months ago • 4 min read
Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating today! I’m feeling the holiday spirit in a big way—and being five years out from our COVID Thanksgiving has me reflecting on just how much life has shifted. Five years ago, I was practicing biological dentistry in Chicago. Since then, I’ve moved to a new country, stepped back to rediscover the part of dentistry I love most, and built a business dedicated to guiding parents through the often murky world of airway health. This month, a full-circle moment...
7 months ago • 4 min read
Happy October! You know what's in season for fall right now? Airway Dentistry, according to this Vogue article. Yep, you read that right.💃💃💃Optimizing sleep is always in style! I normally have something bone-related this month to stay on the Halloween theme. I suppose most of my work is bone-related anyway, now that I think about it. Supporting good bone growth and development isn't just a seasonal task! 💀 Spotlight on 3 Directories Making Airway Health More Accessible It’s one thing to know...
9 months ago • 3 min read
Hi there! As of yesterday, a crisp, cool air took over. It officially feels like Fall here! 🍂 This month, I put together a resource for a friend of mine who is a physical therapist. As I was prepping some explanations and fun facts for her to share with her clients, I realized there were a few fascinating takeaways worth sharing with you, too! As a dentist who focuses on airway health, I often remind parents that the way our jaws grow doesn’t just affect our teeth—it shapes how we breathe,...
10 months ago • 3 min read
Happy Back-to-School Season! Just this morning, one of my earliest clients shared an update that filled my heart with joy. When we first connected, her daughter was just 3 years old and struggling with sleep. Fast forward a few years - with dedicated effort through myofunctional therapy, tethered oral tissue release, and dental expansion - they recently repeated a sleep test with their dentist. The results? Excellent sleep quality. Now, as she heads off to her very first day of kindergarten,...
11 months ago • 3 min read