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Sleep, School Grades, and How Orthodontists Can Help
By Dr. Emily Watson Parents understandably become frustrated when their child’s latest school report card shows a slip in grades and, perhaps even more troubling, includes comments from the teacher about behavior problems. Mom and Dad are likely to deliver a stern lecture, insisting that the child improve their study habits and conduct themselves in…
Read MoreWhen Should Children See An Orthodontist? Earlier Than You Think
By Dr. Emily Watson If you suggest to parents that their child visit an orthodontist as early as age 2, you’ll likely get a startled reaction. Then come the questions. Or maybe just one question expressed in a single word: Why? After all, in the view of many parents, the orthodontist is someone a child…
Read MoreBreathe Better, Live Better Part 2: Treating Problems Caused By Mouth Breathing
By Dr. Emily Watson Perhaps you notice it when your child is sleeping. Or maybe it’s while they are watching TV. Instead of breathing through the nose, the child is breathing through the mouth, a habit that can seem “normal,” but actually can affect a child’s health, growth, and development. In my previous article, I…
Read MoreBreathe Better, Live Better: Why The Mouth Is a Poor Substitute For The Nose
By Dr. Emily Watson Most people don’t give a lot of thought to breathing. It’s just something they do naturally and effortlessly. So it can come as a surprise when they learn they are doing it wrong — and may have been doing it wrong since early childhood. This isn’t true of everyone, of course,…
Read MoreNew Year, New Hours – And Lessons in Work-Life Balance
Happy New Year to all of my patients and families! It has been awhile since I’ve had a blog up, but I hope to be more consistent with this in 2023! As with all businesses, 2022 had its struggles, but it was also a great year of growth for many. Year over year though, my…
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