#81 – Dr. Paulo Soares – Transform Your Child’s Future with These Jaw Growth Secrets

Dr. Paulo Soares, expert in airway health, pediatric orthodontics, and facial development, breaks down the science behind jaw growth, breathing optimization, and myofunctional therapy. This episode explores how breastfeeding, nasal breathing, palatal expansion, and myofunctional therapy can prevent lifelong issues like mouth breathing, poor posture, and dental crowding.Connect with Dr. Paulo Soareshttps://www.instagram.com/drpaulosoareshttps://www.drpaulosoares.com/ JawHacks Official eBookhttps://substack.com/@jawhacks1-on-1 Chat with Ronhttps://jawhacks.com/chatsAnd More on the Websitehttps://jawhacks.com/00:00:00 - Intro00:01:00 - Genetics vs environmental factors in facial growth00:03:27 - Nasal breathing as the foundation for optimal craniofacial development00:04:33 - How breastfeeding and a hard diet build strong oral structure00:05:34 - Tongue tie detection sets the stage for proper function00:10:10 - Environmental challenges and their impact on immune adaptation00:24:18 - Red flags in oral posture that signal the need for intervention00:39:20 - Timing interventions for palatal expansion to achieve lasting results00:51:22 - Myofunctional therapy to maintain treatment gains00:55:15 - Dr. Soares daughter transformative facial development01:03:13 - Skeletal vs dental expansion in early orthodontic treatment01:05:30 - How maxillary constriction affects nasal breathing and airway function01:07:43 - Balancing natural growth with artificial modifications to prevent dental compensation01:10:23 - Case study: A 3-year-old with open bite treated with functional appliance01:13:30 - Explaining myobrace mechanics, tongue repositioning, and compliance challenges01:16:20 - How functional therapy redirects mandibular growth01:22:40 - The myobrace for young patients in early intervention01:25:56 - Case study: A 13-year-old shifting from braces to functional postural training01:31:10 - Joint remodeling via controlled mandibular advancement01:36:09 - The central role of proper tongue posture in airway health01:39:41 - Weighing jaw surgery against functional training options01:54:11 - How breastfeeding impacts jaw and facial development02:01:07 - Future collaboration to create a breastfeeding deviceNO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Ronald Ead and JAWHACKS, LLC, dba JawHacks (collectively, “we”) does not give medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. You should not use these materials to diagnose or treat any health issues, illnesses or diseases. In addition, we do not recommend or endorse any provider of health care or health-related products, items, or services.