Episode 21: Mouth, Jaws & Little Noses: Airway Dentistry for Kids

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I'm joined by Dr Elina Castro, a dentist with a special interest in airway-centred dentistry and early interceptive orthodontic care. Dr Elina explains how feeding, sleep behaviours and learning difficulties can relate to airway health, and how she manages these issues in her Sydney-based clinic. We also discuss how breathing, craniofacial development and oral function are connected, why early treatment can support healthy growth, and so much more. In this episode, we explore:Elina’s journey into airway dentistryDifferences between an airway-focused dentist and a holistic dentistSigns of airway issues in childrenWhy it’s beneficial to start treatment at a young ageHow Elina assesses a child’s airways and craniofacial developmentWhat palette expansion is and what it involvesLinks between fussy eating and airway dentistryReferrals and collaborations with other health professionalsHow it looks to work with Dr Elina CastroGet to know Dr ElinaVisit Cheerful Smiles DentalBook an appointment onlineWant to know more about me?Visit my websiteBecome a clientExplore my mentoring and program packagesFollow me on InstagramConnect on Facebook