Ask an Orthodontist with Dr Derek Mahony

Ask an Orthodontist - with Dr Derek Mahony

Dr Caylor is a dentist and mother, who both went on an airway & expansion journey with her own children, and then later with herself. She also treats and expands paediatric patients with airway concerns in her practice.

Dr Caylor shares the before and after results with us, of one of her patients whom she treated with expansion at age 3, and we chat with the patient's mother.

You can find Dr Caylor's Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/dr.lauracaylor/

And you can find her practice and other info here https://linktr.ee/dr.lauracaylor?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

You can find Full Face Orthodontics' Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/fullfaceorthodontics/

And you can book a consultation with Dr Derek Mahony here https://www.fullfaceorthodontics.com.au

You can find Dr Sigal's website here https://littlebirddental.ca

You can find her self-assessment checklists here https://littlebirddental.ca/airway-centric-health-care/

You can find her Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/dralisonsigal/

You can find her Facebook here www.facebook.com/LittleBirdMilton

And you can find her YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.AlisonSigal/featured

And you can find Dr Mahony's practice here https://www.fullfaceorthodontics.com.au

His Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/fullfaceorthodontics/

And you can get his book 'Helping Your Kids Sleep' here https://amzn.asia/d/0cljKesR

Here is the MIST study Courtney referenced; ⁠⁠Intranasal Treatments for Children With Sleep-Disordered Breathing: The MIST+ Randomized Clinical Trial | Trials | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Network⁠⁠

The MIST (Medical vs Interventional Steroid for Sleep-Disordered Breathing) and MIST+ studies, conducted by researchers at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and Monash University in Australia, investigated simple saline (salt water) nasal sprays as a first-line treatment for children with obstructive sleep-disordered breathing. Key Findings

• Surgery-Sparing Solution: The trials found that nearly one in three (29.5%) children aged 3–12 improved with a saline spray alone, with their snoring and breathing symptoms completely resolving. 
• Saline vs Steroids: The MIST studies discovered that a simple 0.9% saline nasal spray was just as effective as an anti-inflammatory steroid nasal spray in reducing symptoms. 
• Reduced Need for Surgery: After 12 weeks of use, symptoms had resolved in half (50%) of the study cohort, potentially halving the number of children needing tonsil or adenoid removal surgery. 

• Safe for Daily Use: Saline sprays and rinses are a safe, low-cost, and non-pharmacological treatment.
• Water Safety: If you or your child are preparing your own saline rinses at home (using a Neti pot or squeeze bottle), always use distilled, sterile, or previously boiled and cooled tap water to prevent dangerous infections.

How They WorkSaline nasal sprays and rinses alleviate nasal congestion by mechanically flushing out allergens, irritants, and excess mucus. They also help to reduce inflammation in the nasal passages and improve the function of the respiratory mucosa. Safety & Recommendations

Link to T&A Natural Solutions Toolkit: ⁠⁠Tonsil & Adenoid Toolkit – Natural Relief & Airway Support⁠⁠

Facebook Group for Parents: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1LScNKt1V1/⁠⁠

Courtney's practice ⁠⁠https://www.functionalfaceomt.com⁠⁠

Courtney's Facebook ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/functionalface.omt/⁠⁠

Courtney's Instagram ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/functionalface/⁠⁠

Dr Mahony's practice⁠⁠ https://www.fullfaceorthodontics.com.au⁠⁠

Dr Mahony's Instagram ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fullfaceorthodontics/⁠⁠

Dr Mahony's Book ⁠⁠https://amzn.asia/d/04fBdCQM⁠⁠

Dr Mahony's Australian Tour, where he is speaking to patrents, teachers, allied health professionals and doctors, on how to recognise early sign of sleep disorders in children, as well as how and when to intervene ⁠⁠https://www.derekmahony.com/events⁠⁠

For visual references, you can also watch this episode on our Youtube channel https://youtu.be/ROBbfwrE-T8

You can see Dr Levin at his Sydney CBD or Double Bay practices.

https://drbrettlevin.com.au

And you can see Dr Mahony at any of his practices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart.

https://www.fullfaceorthodontics.com.au

Also follow along on Instagram for lots of informative short videos https://www.instagram.com/fullfaceorthodontics/

Girl Jaw has a great YouTube channel on her expansion journey

and conversations with associated dental professionals such as this one. Find her channel here

And follow Girl Jaw! on Instagram here

And while you're there, catch Dr Mahony on YouTube here

And follow Full Face Orthodontics on Instagram here

Have you heard about the links that have been discovered between your mouth and your health, including disease such a Alzheimers and Heart Disease? We talk all about the mouth body connection and the mouth disease connection, as well as topics like amalgam removal, and how hormonal changes like menopause affect the mouth, in this episode with Dr Daniel Sutcliffe, a holistic dentist based in London.

Here is a directory if you would like to find a dentist that is a part of The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology in your city https://iaomt.org/for-patients/search/?ppage=dashboard

You can find Dr Dan's London practice here https://thebespokedentist.co.uk

And his Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/the_bespoke_dentist_ldn/

And you can find Dr Mahony's practice here https://www.fullfaceorthodontics.com.au

His Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/fullfaceorthodontics/

And his YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/@DerekMahony

We discuss a case study in how myofunctional dentistry helped address every day challenges, for a child on the spectrum.

You can buy Dr Donny's book HERE

You can connect with Dr Donny on Instagram HERE

And you can visit Dr Donny's Melbourne practice HERE

You can buy Dr Mahony's book HERE

You can connect with Dr Mahony on Instagram HERE

And you can visit any of Dr Mahony's practice in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart HERE

This conversation is just as enlightening for health professionals as it is for parents.

Listen to Dr Mike DeLuke and Dr Derek Mahony discuss the research, and the divide between the research and how many orthodontists are addressing mouth breathing and disrupted sleep in kids.

You can listen to more of Dr DeLuke on his podcast here https://theorthocoach.com/the-doc-podcast/

And you can follow him on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/theorthocoach/

You can see Dr Mahony for a consultation at any of his practices by calling 1800 FULL FACE / 1800 385 532

And you can follow him on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/fullfaceorthodontics/

If your child has behavioural issues, ADHD, poor attention, restless sleep, snores, has difficulty falling or staying asleep, hyperactivity, bed wetting, allergies or wakes gasping during sleep, this episode is for you.

Buy Dr Mahony's book HELPING YOUR KIDS SLEEP on Amazon https://amzn.asia/d/6r93pDv

Have a consultation with Dr Mahony at any of his practices www.fullfaceorthodontics.com.au

You can connect with Dr Sylvia Lee at www.lumicaredental.com

You can connect with Dr Derek Mahony at www.fullfaceorthodontics.com.au