Hometown Heroes: Airway Edition with Dr. Rishita Jaju

Tongue-tie is more than a just a metaphor for stumbling over your words. It's an actual oral condition that can impact many things from breastfeeding to your airway, from speech to dental health. Meet Dr. Rishita Jaju, a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, is the founding Dentist of Smile Wonders in Reston, VA. She completed her dental education at Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA and continued to receive specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC where she was appointed as the Chief Resident. She is the only pediatric dentist in the Mid-Atlantic region who has achieved Advanced Laser Proficiency Certification from the Academy of Laser Dentistry and Breastfeeding Specialist Certification.       Dr. Rashita Jaju is passionate about Infant and Pediatric Oral Health, Laser Dentistry and Life Long Learning. To increase awareness and knowledge of her colleagues and patients alike, she authored many articles and provided lecture seminars to introduce and promote the benefits of laser applications in dentistry.     Key Points:   - What causes lip or tongue-ties?   - What are the signs and symptoms of lip or tongue-ties?    - How do tongue-ties affect nursing babies and their development?   - What specialists are involved in treating lip or tongue-ties?   - What are the available treatments for lip and tongue ties?     Follow Dr. Jaju on Social Media Instagram: @smilewonders Facebook: facebook.com/rishita.jaju     Learn more about Frenectomy and other pediatric dental services offered by Dr. Rashit Jaju: Website: https://www.smilewonders.com Phone: (571) 350-3663 Email: [email protected] Address: 11790 Sunrise Valley Dr. Suite 105 Reston. VA 2019     Dr. Meghna Dassani is passionate about promoting healthy sleep through dental practices. In following the ADA's 2017 guideline on sleep apnea screening and treatment, she has helped many children and adults improve their sleep, their breathing, and their lives. Her books and seminars help parents and practitioners understand the essential roles of the tongue, palate, and jaw in promoting healthy sleep.     Learn more about Dr. Meghna Dassani Website: www.meghnadassani.com; www.dassanidentistry.com Facebook: Meghna Dassani; Dassani Dentistry Instagram: @healthysleeprevolution; @dassanidentistry  LinkedIn: Meghna Dassani Get a copy of Airway is Life: www.airwayislife.com