10/24/2025
I used to see teeth grinding, crowded teeth, and worn-down enamel every single day in my dental hygiene chair.
And for the longest time, I thought it was just “normal” — stress, genetics, malocclusion.
What I didn’t realize back then was that these symptoms were often signals.
Signals of mouth breathing, low tongue posture, poor oral rest position, and even airway struggles that no one was talking about.
Not because I didn’t care… but because in my early dental career, I wasn’t taught to look at breathing, tongue posture, or sleep when assessing the mouth.
We focused on cleaning teeth, preventing cavities, treating gum disease — but no one told us that how a child breathes could shape their jaw, sleep, behavior, and even their headaches.
Now I know better. And I can’t unsee it.
Teeth grinding. Crowded arches. Kids waking with headaches. Moms clenching every night.
So often it’s not just stress. It’s the airway. It’s the tongue. It’s how the body is trying to survive.
Today, I’m on a mission to help change this pattern — for parents, for kids, and for the dental world.
Because breathing well, resting the tongue properly, and supporting facial growth matters.
For sleep. For behavior. For headaches. For overall health.
✨ Breathing isn’t just about air — it’s about how we live, grow, and feel every single day.
If this hits home, or your child struggles with these symptoms, you’re not alone — and there are solutions.
Tag someone who needs to hear this reminder 💛 or comment “HELP” and i’ll send you the steps!
