Have you ever wondered if your child's sleep struggles could be related to something more than just sleep?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Turner, an airway-focused dentist, to discuss the often-overlooked connection between airway health and sleep. From mouth breathing and snoring to tongue ties and early airway development, She helps us understand some of the red flags parents may want to watch for and why they matter.
We cover:
• How airway health impacts sleep in babies, toddlers, and children
• The difference between nasal breathing and mouth breathing—and why it matters
• Whether mouth breathing during sleep is something parents should investigate
• If snoring is ever considered "normal" in children
• How tongue ties can affect sleep, even when feeding appears to be going well
• The truth about breastmilk and tooth decay
• How untreated airway issues can show up later in childhood
• Gentle, early interventions that may help support healthy airway development
If you've ever felt like something was "off" with your child's sleep but couldn't quite put your finger on it, this episode is packed with valuable information that may help you better understand what's going on.
As always, our goal isn't to create fear or convince parents that every sleep challenge is caused by an airway issue. It's simply to provide education so families can make informed decisions and know when it may be worth digging a little deeper.
Follow Elizabeth on Instagram @drlizzzt & @untetheredairway
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Check out her Podcast No One Told Me: The Airway Health Connection
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Alicia & Aleni are both Moms and certified infant and toddler sleep specialists who don't use traditional sleep training methods to support the families that they work with.
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**The information shared is not medical advice & is for entertainment purposes only
