Why is it hard for most orthodontists to accept starting treatment as early as 3 or 4 years old? In today's episode we have the brilliant orthodontist, Dr. Brett Christensen to give us some insight on this matter.

Dr.  Brett Christensen has been treating Sleep Disorder Breathing since becoming an orthodontist in 1999.   For children, being trained in bio-progressive orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, he has been able to treat breathing disorders through growth and development.  It is a matter of knowing what is causing the airway obstruction. Having the right tools is crucial in diagnosing and treatment planning for the patient. Dr. Christensen has invested in the most advanced CT scan (CBCT) machine in the industry and the Eccovision Pharyngometer and Rhinometer use sonar (sound waves) to map the area of the nasal airway and throat (oropharynx) to pinpoint the area of constriction or obstruction of the airway. These tools help determine with more accuracy the effects of maxillary expansion on the nasal airway and oral volume.

Website:
https://www.christensenbraces.com/

In today's episode, Brittny chats with Dr. Jeff Harrison, DDS who is the National Clinical Director for Sleep Group Solutions. This episode is a must SEE so head on over to our CT Orofacial Myology YouTube Channel to find the full episode for viewing! Dr. Harrison shows us how to use the EccoVision 32000 System, the rhinometer and the pharyngometer! What a fantastic tool to add to your dental sleep practice whether you are an expansive airway provider or specialize in dental sleep appliances!

Website: https://join.sleepgroupsolutions.com/about-sgs/

In today's episode, Brittny chats with the wonderful Dr. Jenna Katz Schwibner, DMD, FAGD.  Her areas of expertise center around the relationship between oral and total-body health through Airway Health-Focused Dentistry. This forms the foundation of her General, Cosmetic, Implant and Orthodontic treatments. Known by her patients as Dr. Jenna, she is one of the only dentists in the Treasure Coast providing sleep disordered breathing management for patients of all ages. Her passion lies in diagnosing and helping individuals with obstructive airways, preventing long term illnesses and making a difference through life changing treatments. 

Website:  https://www.verobeachdentist.com/

In today's episode, Brittny talks with her colleague, Liana Sved, PT, DPT, CMTPT. Find out how Liana's physical therapy initial evaluation had changed since becoming a myofunctional therapist. Brittny and Liana discuss compensatory muscle involvement when doing myofunctional therapy exercises and in general with OMDs. They also discuss how taking a myofunctional therapy course has brought to light the many detrimental effects a tethered oral tissue can have on the rest of the body.

Check out Liana on Instagram at @healthy_heads_pt or her website.
 www.reviveptct.com

In today's episode, Brittny speaks with Dr. Susam Maples, DDS, MSBA. Dr. Maples is the author of, "Brave Parent: Raising Happy, Healthy Kids (Against All Odds) in Today's World. Dr. Maples dives into what it takes to ensure your child will grow up to become a healthy and happy young adult. Dr. Susan Maples, a dentist and passionate pediatric health educator, finally cracks the code on the most critical contemporary elements, and she passionately delivers the recipe. It's as if she's sitting at your kitchen table talking to you. Brittny has had the pleasure of reading Brave Parent already and she declares its a MUST READ!

Pre-order Brave Parent today!
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Website:
https://beabraveparent.com/
https://www.drsusanmaples.com/

In today's episode Brittny speaks with the inspiring, Dr. Meggie Graham. Dr. Graham is the owner of a leading Southeast Wisconsin fully-dedicated airway center and affiliate of the Breathe Institute. Dr. Graham believes in the collaborative nature and alignment with an entire care team, which can include ENT, primary care physician, pediatrician, physical therapist, chiropractor, lactation consultant, and many others​. She is committed to life long learning in order to offer the most beneficial, non invasive, predictable treatment options to her patients.

Websites:
https://www.untetheredtonguetiecenter.com/
https://www.lakepark.dental/

In today's episode, Brittny has the pleasure of chatting with one of her graduates from #TeamMyo, a myofunctional therapy introductory course she co-teaches, and she could not be more proud of Sara and her success as a myofunctional therapist. Sara Mercier is a registered dental hygienist and myofunctional airway specialist (MAS™). She is changing lives of adults, much like herself, who have slipped through the cracks of traditional medicine and dentistry, going decades without answers or solutions to the root causes of their health concerns. Sara provides exclusively virtual myofunctional therapy and works with myofunctional therapy clients around the world in countries such as the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, the UK, Australia, India and Thailand.

In today's episode, Brittny chats with the brilliant Dr. Peter Vitruk. Dr. Vitruk is the founder of the LightScalpel laser, the go to laser for tethered oral tissue releases. In 2017, he founded the American Laser Study Club, an educational platform that helps physicians, dentists, veterinarians, and practice staff members to excel at efficient and safe application of laser energy in everyday practice.

Links:
https://www.lightscalpel.com/
https://www.americanlaserstudyclub.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rstXpeTEhc&authuser=0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4Ftmp4TFGk&authuser=0

In today's episode, Brittny talks with the inspiring Dr. Layne Martin. One of the greatest things about talking to Dr. Layne is just how real and raw he is. Dr. Layne shares a personal story about what got him involved in airway. His passion and dedication to spread the word to other healthcare professionals is unwavering so much so that he sold his very successful restorative dental practice in NYC in 2018 and has committed his career to treating sleep disordered breathing problems in children and adults. He is a currently a fellow at CTOR in Hoboken, NJ, in Orthodontics and Craniofacial Orthopedics.

Websites:
www.gpsfordental.com

In today's episode, Brittny chats with the brilliant TMJ DOC, Dr. Priya Mistry, DDS. Dr. Priya is a TMJ powerhouse providing strategies to begin implementing at home today! Dr. Priya discusses the main muscle groups involved in TMD along with massages to help alleviate some pain. Brittny and Dr. Priya dive into the connection between airway disorders and TMD while also touching on the critical role stress can play in daytime clenching. You can find Dr. Priya on her YouTube Channel linked below!

https://www.youtube.com/c/PriyaMistryDDStheTMJdoc