109 | Improve Your Airway, Improve Your Health with Brianna Reiser

Learn how mouth development, sleep and lifelong health are connected — and what parents can do now. In this episode Brianna from Toothpillow explains airway dentistry, why underdeveloped jaws and mouth breathing are an epidemic, and practical non-surgical ways to improve kids’ breathing, sleep and behavior.Main pointsWhat airway dentistry is: foundation-first approach (jaw/airway before teeth)Why underdeveloped jaws are common: changes in breastfeeding, softer diets, generational shifts and allergiesKey symptoms of pediatric sleep-disordered breathing: snoring, grinding, daytime sleepiness, ADHD-like behavior, dark circles, restless sleep… Wow!How tongue ties and myofunctional therapy affect breathing, swallowing, headaches and developmentTonsils/adenoids: when conservative airway-first treatment may help and when ENT/surgery is neededDevices and treatments: Toothpillow guidance appliances, Vivos, Myobrace, expanders and the role of retainers/orthodonticsThe 3 hurdles to care: access, affordability, and education — and how virtual care can helpImportance of early intervention (best window approx. ages 3–7; Toothpillow currently screens 3–12, with teen/adult care coming in 2026)Sleep studies: quantity vs quality — always INVESTIGATE poor daytime function before medicating for ADHDPractical takeaways for parents: screen kids’ sleep/breathing, seek airway-aware dentists, and don’t be told “wait and see.”Connect with Toothpillow and BriannaOur friends at Toothpillow are offering a free video assessment with a licensed Airway Dentist in your state in addition to $200 off treatment. Here’s how to claim your free consultation:Visit Toothpillow’s Website: www.toothpillow.comSelect “Is my child a candidate?” and fill out the online assessment form.When asked, “Who can we thank for referring you?”, be sure to list Daily Wellness to receive $200 off treatment.Check the box for a $50 virtual assessment and use the promo code Daily Wellness to waive the feeToothpillow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toothpillow_official/Brianna Reiser Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breereiser/Breast Health Guide - dailywellnesscommunity.com/breast-health-guidePlease take 1 minute to show your support of the show!  Apple Podcasts: Sign in and scroll to the bottom to review!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-wellness-podcast/id1651051841Spotify: Leave a rating and follow the show! (Click on the 3 dots.) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melisha-meredithYouTube: Subscribehttps://www.youtube.com/@DailyWellnessCommunity-podcastConnect with Melisha and the Daily Wellness Communityinstagram.com/dailywellnesscommunity/facebook.com/dailywellnesscommunityWebsite: dailywellnesscommunity.comEmail us at: [email protected] products I mention may be affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you decide to make a purchase through one of my links. Our family greatly appreciates your support, it helps us keep creating the free resources we make for you all!DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.