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09Mar, 2025

Sleep Breathing Disorders: signs, symptoms, and treatments

By: drhalstewart
On: March 9, 2025
Categories: Uncategorized
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A sleep breathing disorder (the most common type being OSA - obstructive sleep apnea), can wreak havoc on the body and one's overall health. We now know in neurology, pulmonology, and dentistry that Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), upper airway resistance, andRead More

25Feb, 2025

Green Flags in a Tongue Tie Provider

By: drhalstewart
On: February 25, 2025
Categories: Uncategorized
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Is your dentist recommending myofunctional therapy before and after the release? If not, I would consider this a red flag (at least for kids 3+ and adults). In fact, myo therapy can make such a difference in the outcome ofRead More

13Feb, 2025

What to Look for in a Baby Bottle

By: drhalstewart
On: February 13, 2025
Categories: Kids, Uncategorized
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When looking for bottles that promote optimal feeding and proper latch you want to pay attention to the NIPPLE and if it’s going to encourage a deep tissue-like latch vs a shallow nipple-only latch. Don’t be fooled by all theRead More

13Feb, 2025

What to Look for in a Pacifier

By: drhalstewart
On: February 13, 2025
Categories: Kids, Uncategorized
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When we are looking at the optimal pacifier shape for a baby we want to find one that closely mimics the breast/nipple, and does not remain in the mouth without active tongue activity and suction. Options like the Ninni andRead More

13Feb, 2025

What to Look for in a Straw Cup (for babies and toddlers)

By: drhalstewart
On: February 13, 2025
Categories: Kids, Uncategorized
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The cup you choose for your child is a simple, affordable way to promote proper oral skills and development. Non-Valved Straw Cups Valved straws promote more of a suckling motion than sipping which is needed to help develop a matureRead More

25Jan, 2025

Snoring Is a Serious Condition

By: drhalstewart
On: January 25, 2025
Categories: Uncategorized
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Snoring is a serious condition It is an airway restriction, preventing adequate oxygen, and disrupting the normal sleep cycle. In a chronic situation, this can lead to serious health consequences. If you or a loved one chronically snores, I wouldRead More

24Jan, 2025

Why Myofunctional Therapy & Body Work Before a Tongue Tie Release

By: drhalstewart
On: January 24, 2025
Categories: Tongue Ties, Uncategorized
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Myofunctional Therapy Myo therapy can make such a difference in the outcome of the release that it is a requirement at our practice. There is a proper way for the tongue and lips to function. When you have a tongueRead More

26Dec, 2024

Could a Sleep Breathing Disorder be the Root Cause of Your ADHD?

By: drhalstewart
On: December 26, 2024
Categories: Uncategorized
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When a child (or adult) is not breathing properly, and therefore not sleeping properly, this puts their body in a constant state of sleep deprivation. Their brain must over-stimulate their body in order to stay awake, leading to hyperactivity symptoms. Many ADHDRead More

14Dec, 2024

Easy Snacks that Promote Strong Jaws

By: drhalstewart
On: December 14, 2024
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Ever since the Industrial Revolution people, especially children, aren’t chewing the way they use to. With the development of soft baby foods, pouches, chicken nuggets, puffs, yogurt melts, etc., we are seeing a weakening of children’s tongues and jawbones. SoftRead More

24Oct, 2024

Blue Light Blocking Hack for iPhones

By: drhalstewart
On: October 24, 2024
Categories: Health, Sleep, Uncategorized
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Red Light vs Blue Light The light receptors in the eyes that affect the circadian rhythm are especially sensitive to blue light. Blue light suppresses melatonin and causes the body to maintain alertness. If you are regularly viewing blue lightRead More