19. Following the Clues: A Mom’s Fight for Her Children’s Airway Health

When Paige first heard her daughter snoring at night, she thought it was just a cute little habit—nothing to worry about. But as restless nights, emotional meltdowns, and behavior struggles piled up, she started to put the pieces together. As a pediatric nurse, Paige had spent her career in traditional medicine, but when it came to her own kids, she realized something was missing. In this episode, she joins Dr. Clayton to share her journey of uncovering the root cause of her children’s sleep issues, navigating dismissive medical advice, and ultimately finding real solutions beyond the typical “wait and see” approach. If your child snores, grinds their teeth, breathes through their mouth, or struggles with bedwetting, this episode is a must-listen. When kids don’t get deep, restful sleep, it affects everything—from their mood and behavior to their growth and long-term health. 00:00 Introduction to Airway Health Journey 04:33 Recognizing Airway Issues in Children 08:05 ENT Visit and Initial Solutions 13:26  Exploring Myofunctional Therapy 23:08 The Journey of Myofunctional Therapy 30:26 Overcoming Challenges in Treatment 35:42 The Need for Collaborative Healthcare 37:04 The Importance of Education and Awareness Links for today's episode: 📖 Tongue Tied by Dr. Richard Baxter 🔗 Functional Dentistry Roadmap 📍 Find an airway-focused provider near you If you've ever been told to "just wait and see" when it comes to your child's sleep struggles, this episode will give you the knowledge and tools to take action. 

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Welcome to Dentistry Disrupted with Dr. Craig D. Clayton. I am a wellness and biomimetic dentist, passionate change maker, social media thought leader, and educator on disrupting the way we approach oral healthcare. Come along with me as we journey towards a healthier, and more empowered you. It wasn’t all that long ago that I worked in traditional dentistry and questioned my career choice, but then I found biomimetic dentistry, I found whole wellness, and I found my calling. Fast forward to now, I love what I do, I’ve grown a large social media following and built a successful dental practice on the foundation of disrupting traditional dentistry. This is more than just a podcast about teeth, this is a podcast about whole wellness and out-of-the-box root cause solutions. I’ll have guest experts come join us for great discussions and more disruption of the healthcare system. I am so excited to facilitate a place where we can learn together, definitely laugh together, and grow together. Whether you are a dentist, a person who struggles with cavities, or a person who has perfect oral health, there will be something for you here. So hit that subscribe button and join me on this journey to feel empowered, refreshed, and excited to become the healthiest version of yourself!