Dr. Eric Armakan, a board-certified pediatric dentist and the founder of Breathe First Pediatric Dentistry in Arlington, Virginia, an airway-focused, whole-health pediatric dental practice. His clinical focus goes beyond traditional dentistry, with an emphasis on how oral development, tongue and lip function, facial growth, breathing, and sleep can work together to influence a child’s overall health and development. Dr. Armakan is specially trained in tethered oral tissues, including tongue and lip ties, and has advanced training in pediatric airway and sleep-focused care. Through Breathe First, he works collaboratively with families and other healthcare professionals to help children develop healthy smiles, healthy airways, and a strong foundation for lifelong wellness.
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Could something as simple as the way your child breathes be affecting more than you realize? Most parents associate pediatric dentistry with cavities, cleanings, and healthy smiles, but the development of a child's mouth can also play a role in breathing, sleep, and facial growth. Mouth breathing and restricted oral function may be worth evaluating long before more noticeable concerns develop. So how can parents recognize when their child's breathing and oral development deserve closer attention?
Dr. Eric Armakan explains how early feeding patterns, tongue positioning, and jaw development are connected, and why pediatric dental evaluations should consider more than just teeth. He explores the differences between tongue ties and lip ties, including how restrictions can interfere with an infant's ability to latch and feed effectively. He also shares how his practice approaches frenectomy procedures using CO2 laser technology, why treatment differs between newborns and older children, and how collaboration with lactation consultants and other specialists supports recovery. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of assessing each child's function before determining whether intervention is necessary.
In this episode of Beauty Talk, host Daniel Gouw interviews Dr. Eric Armakan, a board certified pediatric dentist and founder of Breathe First Pediatric Dentistry in Arlington, Virginia. With advanced training in tongue and lip tie treatment and pediatric airway focused care, Dr. Armakan takes a whole health approach to children's oral development. He discusses the relationship between mouth breathing, airway development, feeding difficulties, facial growth, and sleep, while explaining why early evaluation and preventive care are central to his philosophy. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices about your health, beauty, and well-being.
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