Ashburn Children's Dentistry

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and at Ashburn Children’s Dentistry, we know the importance of nurturing health at every stage—starting with breastfeeding.

🤔Did you know breastfeeding can benefit both mother and baby, while also supporting breast health?

✨Our team is here to support you with guidance on how proper oral health can enhance your breastfeeding journey. Let’s work together for healthy smiles and breast health awareness! 💖

✨The Power of Nasal Breathing✨

Did you know that proper nasal breathing is crucial for your child’s overall health, jaw growth, and airway development?

When children breathe through their noses, it promotes proper facial structure, helps the jaw develop correctly, and supports healthy airway function—setting the foundation for a lifetime of better breathing and well-being.

🤔 But what if your child is mouth breathing, and you don’t even realize it? Here are some symptoms parents can watch for that may signal mouth breathing:

🔍 Symptoms to Watch For:
•Snoring or noisy breathing at night
•Restless sleep or frequent waking
•Dark circles under the eyes
•Dry lips or mouth
•Frequent daytime fatigue
•Behavioral issues, like trouble focusing or hyperactivity
•Crowded teeth or misaligned bite

If you notice any of these signs, it’s important to address them early to support your child’s optimal health and development.

📍Next Steps:
Find a pediatric airway dentist near you to evaluate your child’s breathing and jaw development.

📍If you’re in the DMV area, schedule a free discovery call with our team at Ashburn Children’s Dentistry. We’re here to guide you on the path to better health for your little one!



*educational purposes only, not medical advice

Here’s how👇

Upper lip ties and tongue ties occur when the frenulum connecting the lip or tongue to the mouth is overly restrictive, which can lead to several oral health issues.

An upper lip tie limits the movement of the lip, making it difficult to fully seal the mouth, resulting in excessive mouth breathing. This breathing pattern often causes the lips to dry out and become chapped because the natural moisture from saliva isn’t adequately maintained.

Similarly, a tongue tie restricts tongue movement, impairing its ability to distribute saliva evenly across the mouth.

And don’t forget - restricted tongue mobility can prevent the tongue from properly contacting the roof of the mouth, which is essential for proper dental arch development because small jaws tend to = underdeveloped airways, right?

Crowded teeth further contribute to dry lips and can cause a scalloped tongue, which develops from the tongue pressing against misaligned teeth. This constant pressure exacerbates discomfort and oral health issues.

Addressing both lip and tongue ties through appropriate treatments can help restore normal lip and tongue functions, improve dental alignment, and alleviate related problems such as dry lips and scalloped tongues!



*educational purposes only, not medical advice

Craniofacial Sleep Medicine is a field that focuses on diagnosing and treating sleep disorders linked to the structure and function of the skull and face.

We’re taking a deep dive this Monday (7/22) with the guru of aleep medicine himself, !! Join us at 5:30pm EST to listen in and ask questions LIVE!



*educational purposes only, not medical advice

‘Craniofacial Sleep Medicine is a field that focuses on diagnosing and treating sleep disorders linked to the structure and function of the skull and face.’