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A CHILD'S DENTAL HEALTH BEGINS AT BIRTH
Proper breathing and oral health begins at birth. Learn why baby teeth and proper care are critical for your child's healthspan.
CAFF Team
Aug 6, 20223 min read
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EPISODE 10 OF AIRWAY FIRST WITH GUEST CRIS DUVAL
Listen to episode 10 of the podcast Airway First with our guest, Cris Duval, RDH as we discuss the importance of oral health.
CAFF Team
Aug 2, 20222 min read
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ADHD AND SLEEP IN CHILDREN
Trouble paying attention, impulsive behavior, and forgetfulness are often signs of ADHD. they can also be signs of lack of sleep.
CAFF Team
Aug 2, 20224 min read
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PRENATAL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD NUTRITION IMPACT ON AIRWAY DEVELOPMENT
Prenatal and early childhood diets are central in providing the building blocks and physical stimulus to developing a healthy airway.
CAFF Team
Jul 31, 20226 min read
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EPISODE 9 OF AIRWAY FIRST
Listen to the latest episode of Airway First with our guest, Dr. Tasha Turzo as we discuss the root causes of airway dysfunction in kids.
CAFF Team
Jul 27, 20223 min read
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UNDERSTANDING CHILDHOOD AIRWAY DISORDERS
Symptoms of childhood airway disorders are often overlooked or disregarded, but the long-term health impacts can be deadly.
CAFF Team
Jul 20, 20223 min read
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EPISODE 8 OF AIRWAY FIRST
Today's podcast is a crash course in tongue ties and myofunctional therapy for parents with our guest, Autumn Henning.
CAFF Team
Jul 19, 20221 min read
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HOW SERIOUS IS A TONGUE-TIE?
Discover more about tongue-ties, a condition some babies are born with that limits their tongue movements.
CAFF Team
Jul 17, 20222 min read
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EPISODE 7 OF AIRWAY FIRST
My guest today is Kajsa Bradley for Portland, Oregon. Kajsa was diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2017.
CAFF Team
Jul 14, 20221 min read
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DIET AND AIRWAY MANAGEMENT
Just like proper breathing, a proper diet can impact a child's long-term health. Let's take a look at the dental diet and benefits.
CAFF Team
Jun 29, 20223 min read
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AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION AND BRAIN DYSFUNCTION IN CHILDREN
An untreated airway obstruction could cause long-term brain dysfunction and health issues in children.
CAFF Team
Jun 20, 20223 min read
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EPISODE 6 OF AIRWAY FIRST
My guest today is Karese Laguerre, a Registered Dental Hygienist, and Myofunctional Therapist.
CAFF Team
Jun 16, 20222 min read
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UNDERSTANDING CONDYLAR RESORPTION
Resolving the impacts of idiopathic condylar resoprtion in children can open the airway and promote long-term health.
CAFF Team
May 31, 20222 min read
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EPISODE 5 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode, we dig into myofunctional disorders and how a speech-language therapist can improve your child's breathing.
CAFF Team
May 22, 20221 min read
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UNDERSTANDING HYPERMOBILE EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) is generally considered the least severe type of EDS although significant complications can occur.
CAFF Team
May 11, 20222 min read
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EPISODE 4 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In today's episode, we discuss the connection between sleep medicine, dentistry, and children's airway health.
CAFF Team
May 8, 20222 min read
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EPISODE 3 OF AIRWAY FIRST
Listen to episode 3 of Airway First, the podcast from the Children's Airway First Foundation, and our interview with Dr. Steven Hall.
CAFF Team
May 3, 20222 min read
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EPISODE 2 OF AIRWAY FIRST PODCAST
Listen to the latest episode of Airway First with our guest, Emma Cooksey from Sleep Apnea Stories.
CAFF Team
Apr 17, 20221 min read
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IMPACTS OF MOUTH BREATHING ON A CHILD'S ORAL HEALTH
Mouth breathing is one of the leading causes of snoring, sleep apnea, and oral decay in children.
CAFF Team
Apr 7, 20223 min read
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STUDY FINDS MALOCCLUSIONS CONNECTED TO ADHD
A recent study found a connection between children with malocclusion, mouth breathing, and ADHD.
CAFF Team
Mar 2, 20222 min read
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