176. Toothpillow: How It Works, Why It Matters, & My Honest Mom Review

Guest: Brianna Reiser, Vice President of Experience at ToothpillowOverview: In this episode, we explore the incredible impact of Toothpillow, a comprehensive airway health program for kids, with Brianna Reiser—an experienced dental professional whose personal journey led her to this work. We dive into the “why” behind Toothpillow, how it works, and my personal experience using it with my daughter.In This Episode:Meet Brianna Reiser14+ years in dentistryLost her mother to sleep apnea, which led to her passion for airway healthNow VP of Experience at Toothpillow, working to make airway care accessibleWhy Airway Dentistry MattersUnderdeveloped jaws: a growing epidemicRoot causes of crooked teeth (not just cosmetic!)Cultural factors: diet, breastfeeding challenges, and lack of support for oral developmentThe danger of “band-aid” approaches (like wisdom teeth removal without cause investigation)What Toothpillow Is & How It WorksA two-year, app-supported airway health programIncludes myofunctional exercises, nasal hygiene, and tongue tie assessmentsGuides kids through face muscle training and jaw developmentThree current competitors: Healthy Start Habit Corrector, MyoBrace, and Vivos GuidesToothpillow is a full program—not just a single deviceWhat Makes It DifferentEvery child is assigned a dentist and a virtual dental assistant through the appPersonalized coaching and ongoing support available to parentsNot every child is a fit (about 30% are not recommended to proceed)Compliance is supported through encouragement and trackingCommon Signs of Airway Struggles in Kids:Mouth breathingNight wakingBedwettingNightmares or terrorsADHD-like symptomsWhy Moms Love ItAffordable: No brick-and-mortar costs passed on to parentsEasy-to-use app experienceHolistic and rooted in connection—not just clinicalMy Personal Review:My daughter has been using Toothpillow for over 4 monthsNoticed improvements: better sleep, no more night terrors, fewer dark circlesFace shape is changing; jaw is visibly wider“When I wear my Toothpillow, my tongue just knows where to go.”Toothpillow for the Future:Plans to expand to adults and babiesKeeping long-term health and root causes at the center of careSPECIAL OFFER: Use code LORIBETH for $200 off + a free video assessment ($50 value)Referenced:Episode 175 – Intro to Airway DentistryToothpillow Website: ⁠Toothpillow.com⁠Elevating Motherhood: ⁠elevatingmotherhood.com⁠Instagram: @loribethauldridge