Episode 25: Breathe, Feed, Thrive: How Airway Health Shapes Kids

Send us Fan MailThis week, I’m chatting with Dr Shereen Lim, a general dentist, a specialist in early interceptive care, and the founder of Sparkle Dental in Perth, where she specialises in helping children overcome challenges with infant feeding, swallowing, breathing, chewing, and speech. In this episode, Dr Lim explains the surprising links between oral function and child development, from nasal breathing and tongue ties to red flags when starting solids, and the warning signs to look for in a child who could have breathing issues.In this episode, we explore:Dr Lim’s introduction into paediatric dentistryThe importance of nasal breathingLinks between mouth breathing and sensory processing disordersResting tongue postureOral function red flags when starting solidsPurees vs baby-led weaningNasal disuse and how to test itSigns of tongue ties in breastfeedingConnection between migraines and oral functionSigns and symptoms of breathing issuesGet to know Dr Shereen LimVisit Dr Lim’s websiteVisit Sparkle Dental’s websiteBook a consultation at Sparkle DentalWant to know more about me?Visit my websiteBecome a clientExplore my mentoring and program packagesFollow me on InstagramConnect on Facebook