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Chew On This: The Importance of Chewing in Jaw Development and Airway Health
Chewing is a fundamental aspect of jaw development in children. It plays a crucial role in shaping the jaw and supporting airway health. Encouraging your child to chew mostly fresh, firm, and fibrous foods from a very young age is part of the early intervention protocol that can help, not only prevent these negative health issues, but will also help them achieve their fullest potential.

Shawn Sékou Bonney
3 days ago4 min read
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While She Lay Sleeping
If you have concerns, consult a pediatric dentist specializing in airway health. Early action can change the course of your child’s life.

Shawn Sékou Bonney
Apr 253 min read
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AIRWAY FIRST PODCAST: EPISODE 85 WITH OUR GUEST, DR. DAVID MCINTOSH (PART 2)
Welcome to part two of our conversation about ADHD, mental health, and sleep with Dr. David McIntosh.

CAFF Team
Feb 202 min read
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AIRWAY FIRST PODCAST: EPISODE 84 WITH OUR GUEST, DR. DAVID MCINTOSH (PART 1)
In the first of a two-part series, we chat epigenetics, ADHD, and mental health with Dr. David McIntosh.

CAFF Team
Feb 132 min read
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AIRWAY FIRST PODCAST: EPISODE 83 WITH OUR GUEST, CLAIRE DUQUE
In today's episode, we chat with Claire Duque, myofunctional therapist and airway mom.

CAFF Team
Jan 83 min read
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EPISODE 82 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In today's episode, we discuss feeding issues and baby oral development with our guest, Mallory Roberts.

CAFF Team
Nov 20, 20246 min read
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EPISODE 81 OF AIRWAY FIRST: PART 3 - SLEEP LAB / SLEEP STUDY FOR KIDS SERIES
In part three of our sleep lap/sleep studies for kids series, Jordan Rusk gives us a final overview of how to prepare our children.

CAFF Team
Nov 16, 20244 min read
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EPISODE 79 OF AIRWAY FIRST: PART 1 - SLEEP LAB / SLEEP STUDY FOR KIDS SERIES
Today, we kick off our three-part series on sleep, sleep testing, and treatments for sleep disorders with our guest, Jatin Tekchandani.

CAFF Team
Sep 17, 20242 min read
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A MOTHER'S JOURNEY WITH SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING: MYSTERY TO PASSION
Hear from CAFF parent, Claire, as she shares the sleep and airway journey of her son.

CAFF Parent - Airway Journey
Sep 9, 20244 min read
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EPISODE 78 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode, we hear the airway health journey of parent Jenny Gay and her three sons.

CAFF Team
Sep 3, 20241 min read
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EPISODE 77 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode, we chat about feeding therapy, baby biohacking, and proper airway management with Dr. Marielly Mitchell.

CAFF Team
Aug 23, 20242 min read
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EPISODE 74 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode with discuss oral and maxillofacial surgery and treatment options with Dr. Kevin Coppelson from the Breathe Institute.

CAFF Team
Jul 2, 20243 min read
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EPISODE 73 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode we talk sleep health, social media impacts, and narcolepsy in children with Nurse Practitioner, Maggie Lavender.

CAFF Team
Jun 28, 20245 min read
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KID'S SLEEP ISSUES: THE IMPACT ON YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH
Sleep and airway health are closely connected when it comes to health. Obtaining the right amount good quality sleep is essential.

CAFF Team
Jun 4, 20245 min read
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EPISODE 69 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode of Airway First we discuss the connection between childhood health issues and sleep disordered breathing with Dr. Mark Levi.

CAFF Team
May 7, 20242 min read
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EPISODE 68 OF AIRWAY FIRST: SPECIAL EDITION
In today's episode of Airway First, our special guest panel from the SEC Sleep Conference discusses sleep and airway issues.

CAFF Team
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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EPISODE 65 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode we talk tongue-ties and the negative impacts of compensation due to of oral dysfunction with Dr. Tracy Tran.

CAFF Team
Apr 9, 20242 min read
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EPISODE 64 OF AIRWAY FIRST
In this episode we sleep and airway with the one and only, Sharon Moore, author of Sleepwrecked Kids.

CAFF Team
Apr 3, 20244 min read
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EPISODE 62 OF AIRWAY FIRST - March Madness edition
I am pleased to welcome back Dr. Shereen Lim. Today we chat more about palatal expanders in kids and how to breathe, sleep, and thrive.

CAFF Team
Mar 28, 20244 min read
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EPISODE 58 OF AIRWAY FIRST - March Madness edition
Join us on Airway First as we chat all things myofunctional therapy and Telehealth with Courtney Robertson.

CAFF Team
Mar 24, 20242 min read
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