Dr. Paulo Soares, expert in airway health, pediatric orthodontics, and facial development, breaks down the science behind jaw growth, breathing optimization, and myofunctional therapy. This episode explores how breastfeeding, nasal breathing, palatal expansion, and myofunctional therapy can prevent lifelong issues like mouth breathing, poor posture, and dental crowding.
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00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:00 – Genetics vs environmental factors in facial growth
00:03:27 – Nasal breathing as the foundation for optimal craniofacial development
00:04:33 – How breastfeeding and a hard diet build strong oral structure
00:05:34 – Tongue tie detection sets the stage for proper function
00:10:10 – Environmental challenges and their impact on immune adaptation
00:24:18 – Red flags in oral posture that signal the need for intervention
00:39:20 – Timing interventions for palatal expansion to achieve lasting results
00:51:22 – Myofunctional therapy to maintain treatment gains
00:55:15 – Dr. Soares daughter transformative facial development
01:03:13 – Skeletal vs dental expansion in early orthodontic treatment
01:05:30 – How maxillary constriction affects nasal breathing and airway function
01:07:43 – Balancing natural growth with artificial modifications to prevent dental compensation
01:10:23 – Case study: A 3-year-old with open bite treated with functional appliance
01:13:30 – Explaining myobrace mechanics, tongue repositioning, and compliance challenges
01:16:20 – How functional therapy redirects mandibular growth
01:22:40 – The myobrace for young patients in early intervention
01:25:56 – Case study: A 13-year-old shifting from braces to functional postural training
01:31:10 – Joint remodeling via controlled mandibular advancement
01:36:09 – The central role of proper tongue posture in airway health
01:39:41 – Weighing jaw surgery against functional training options
01:54:11 – How breastfeeding impacts jaw and facial development
02:01:07 – Future collaboration to create a breastfeeding device
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