Episode 320: Understanding the Impact of Oral Restrictions on Growth and Development with Dr. Annie Babb, DDS

Episode 320: Understanding the Impact of Oral Restrictions on Growth and Development with Dr. Annie Babb, DDS This week On Untethered Podcast, Hallie Bulkin welcomes Dr. Annie Babb, a dentist specializing in oral restrictions and airway health. Dr. Annie shares her journey from general dentistry to opening her own practice focused on tongue ties, lip ties, and myofunctional therapy.  They discuss the importance of a functional approach to treating oral restrictions, the role of bodywork, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and the considerations for treating infants versus older children.  This episode offers valuable insights for both healthcare providers and parents navigating the complexities of oral health and its impact on overall development. If this episode has resonated with you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag Hallie @halliebulkin and Dr. Annie @dr.anniebabb In this episode, you’ll hear: Dr. Annie Babb's Professional JourneyOpening a New PracticeFocus on Function and TherapyChallenges with Toddler TreatmentsEarly Expansion in ChildrenPersonal Experiences with ExpansionTongue Tie Releases in InfantsImportance of Body WorkPost-Procedure Support and TechniquesUnderstanding Caregiver ExperiencesTechniques for Infant Oral CareChallenges in Wound Care RecommendationsDebate on Tongue and Lip TiesImpact of Orthodontic PracticesInsurance and Treatment Accessibility LINKS Get to know Dr. Annie on Instagram here and here. Check out her website https://allaboutfunctionpc.com/ Be part of our Myo Fam! Join us inside The Myo Membership >>> www.themyomembership.com Become a Certified Myofunctional Therapist™ (CMT®). Enroll here: www.themyomethod.com Ready to turn your "myo eyes" on? Join our webinar  >>> https://www.feedthepeds.com/myo-webinar Download a Free F.A.S.T. Myo Screening Packet Here: FastMyoScreening.com Find a myofunctional therapist >>> www.themyodirectory.com Connect with Hallie on Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIN Haven’t left a review yet? Click here and thank you, as always, for being a listener!  Want to watch more of the episode? Click here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.