Oral-Facial Health | CAFF

SHRINKING AIRWAYS: ORIGIN STORY AND TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR KIDS

Christi Boujikian

Nov 297 min read

SHRINKING AIRWAYS: ORIGIN STORY AND TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR KIDS

Growing evidence suggests that modern humans' jaws and airways are shrinking.

CAFF Team

Nov 196 min read

EPISODE 82 OF AIRWAY FIRST

In today's episode, we discuss feeding issues and baby oral development with our guest, Mallory Roberts.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING: NURTURING HEALTH FOR MOTHER AND BABY

CAFF Team

Sep 233 min read

THE IMPORTANCE OF BREASTFEEDING: NURTURING HEALTH FOR MOTHER AND BABY

Breastfeeding is a natural and vital process that offers numerous benefits for both mother and child. It's not just a means of nourishment;

A MOTHER'S JOURNEY WITH SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING: MYSTERY TO PASSION

CAFF Parent - Airway Journey

Sep 94 min read

A MOTHER'S JOURNEY WITH SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING: MYSTERY TO PASSION

Hear from CAFF parent, Claire, as she shares the sleep and airway journey of her son.

CAFF Team

Sep 31 min read

EPISODE 78 OF AIRWAY FIRST

In this episode, we hear the airway health journey of parent Jenny Gay and her three sons.

CAFF Team

Aug 232 min read

EPISODE 77 OF AIRWAY FIRST

In this episode, we chat about feeding therapy, baby biohacking, and proper airway management with Dr. Marielly Mitchell.

THE BENEFITS OF CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CBCT) IN CHILDREN'S HEALTH

Christi Boujikian

Aug 152 min read

THE BENEFITS OF CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CBCT) IN CHILDREN'S HEALTH

CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY is becoming more popular in dental and oral surgery. How can it help your child's sleep and breathing, though?

CAFF Team

Jul 243 min read

EPISODE 75 OF AIRWAY FIRST

In this two part series, Dr. Hilary Pada shares her journey as both a parent and provider through children's airway and sleep issues.

OPTIMIZING ORAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THRIVING KIDS: ORAL MOTOR MILESTONES

CAFF Team

Jul 223 min read

OPTIMIZING ORAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THRIVING KIDS: ORAL MOTOR MILESTONES

Oral motor milestones are critical for setting kids up with a strong foundation to life-long airway health and development.

THE FULL SPECTRUM OF BREASTFEEDING BENEFITS: IT'S MORE THAN JUST THE MILK

Christi Boujikian

Jul 125 min read

THE FULL SPECTRUM OF BREASTFEEDING BENEFITS: IT'S MORE THAN JUST THE MILK

If you're only pumping your breast milk, you're missing out on a key benefit for your baby's facial development and airway health.

CAFF Team

Jul 23 min read

EPISODE 74 OF AIRWAY FIRST

In this episode with discuss oral and maxillofacial surgery and treatment options with Dr. Kevin Coppelson from the Breathe Institute.

CAFF Team

Jun 184 min read

EPISODE 72 OF AIRWAY FIRST

In this episode of Airway First, we chat with Occupational Therapist Nat Udwin on getting to the root to make therapy successful in kids.

CAFF Team

May 224 min read

EPISODE 71 OF AIRWAY FIRST

In this week's episode, we discuss the mouth's connection to the airway and full-body health with the amazing Dr. Claire Stagg.

CAFF Team

May 154 min read

EPISODE 70 OF AIRWAY FIRST

In honor of mental health awareness month, today we discuss the connection between sleep, airway, and depression with Kelley Rubio.

CAFF Team

Apr 92 min read

EPISODE 65 OF AIRWAY FIRST

In this episode we talk tongue-ties and the negative impacts of compensation due to of oral dysfunction with Dr. Tracy Tran.

CAFF Team

Apr 24 min read

EPISODE 64 OF AIRWAY FIRST

In this episode we sleep and airway with the one and only, Sharon Moore, author of Sleepwrecked Kids.

EPISODE 63 OF AIRWAY FIRST - March Madness edition

CAFF Team

Mar 293 min read

EPISODE 63 OF AIRWAY FIRST - March Madness edition

In this episode we welcome back Dr. Felix Liao to chat more about growing your child's best face.

EPISODE 62 OF AIRWAY FIRST - March Madness edition

CAFF Team

Mar 284 min read

EPISODE 62 OF AIRWAY FIRST - March Madness edition

I am pleased to welcome back Dr. Shereen Lim. Today we chat more about palatal expanders in kids and how to breathe, sleep, and thrive.

EPISODE 61 OF AIRWAY FIRST - March Madness edition

CAFF Team

Mar 273 min read

EPISODE 61 OF AIRWAY FIRST - March Madness edition

In this special episode of Airway First, we discuss jaw development, breastfeeding, and the nose with luminary and author Dr. Sandra Kahn.

EPISODE 60 OF AIRWAY FIRST - March Madness edition

CAFF Team

Mar 274 min read

EPISODE 60 OF AIRWAY FIRST - March Madness edition

Join us as we discuss Down Syndrome and airway with our panel Amanda Gurrola, Dr. Vanessa Peterson, and Jackie Becerra-Lising.