179 - Rethink Your Child's Smile: How Oral Health Impacts Everything with Dr. Rafif Tayara
Sense by Meg Faure: Real Life Parenting by Meg Faure
Episode notes
This week leading pediatric dentist Dr. Rafif Tayara will joins us to explore the often-overlooked connection between your child's mouth and their overall health. This conversation goes far beyond just teeth, revealing how oral habits can impact everything from sleep and behaviour to long-term well-being:
- The Red Flag of Mouth Breathing: Learn why it's not normal for a child to breathe through their mouth while sleeping and how it can be a sign of underlying issues like allergies, tongue ties, or airway obstructions.
- Early Oral Hygiene: When should you start brushing your baby's teeth (or gums!)? Dr. Tayara provides a clear timeline, from cleaning newborn gums with gauze to introducing a toothbrush and a smear of toothpaste.
- Toddler Toothbrushing Battles: Get expert tip ...
Keywords
babyoral healthpaediatric dental caredr rafif tayara