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Insights on oral function, dental health, and how it all fits together.

From baby teeth to growing smiles, this is where you’ll find trusted articles on oral health, breathing, sleep, tongue ties, and dental development.

Mel Van Schelven, Oral Health Therapist and founder of The Face Place, working on her laptop while creating educational content for parents about children’s oral health, sleep, breathing and dental development.

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Whether you’re curious about mouth breathing, want to reduce the risk of tooth decay, or need clarity on everyday dental care, you’ll find resources designed to guide you step by step.

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Young child sleeping with their mouth open, illustrating mouth breathing as a sign of Sleep Disordered Breathing.

Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children

    Mouth breathing, snoring or restless sleep could be signs of something bigger. Here's what to look for and why it matters for your child's development.
    A young baby lying on a white pillow with a dummy, illustrating the topic of dummy use and dummy weaning for toddlers

    I Wrote a Children's Book: Dummy Weaning for Toddlers

      I wrote I Love My Dummy after finding a gap in the dummy weaning books on the market. Here's the story behind it and what makes it different.
      Young boy sleeping with mouth open, illustrating mouth breathing during sleep in children

      Mouth Taping: Is It Safe for Your Child?

        Mouth taping is trending online, but it's not the fix it claims to be. Here's why it's risky for kids and what to address instead.
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        Malocclusion in Children: What Your Child’s Bite Can Tell You

          Child underbite, overbite or crossbite? Discover what bite patterns may reveal about breathing, oral function and facial growth.
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          Oral Function in Children: What It Is and Why It Matters for Breathing, Sleep and Development

            Oral function in children affects jaw growth, sleep and breathing. Understand the signs, causes and why early awareness matters.
            Toddler eating salad and chewing vegetables to support healthy jaw and oral development

            3 Everyday Choices That Support Your Toddler's Dental Health and Jaw Development

              Learn how small, everyday habits, from chewing to choosing the right cup or toothbrush, can shape your toddler’s dental health and jaw development.
              Child smiling while brushing teeth with a wooden toothbrush, representing oral hygiene support for neurodivergent children.

              Oral Hygiene for Neurodivergent Children

                Discover why toothbrushing can be challenging for neurodivergent children and how to make oral hygiene simpler and more sensory-friendly.
                Young child brushing teeth in the bathroom, illustrating parental support and the 7-year rule for kids learning oral hygiene independence.

                When Can Kids Brush Their Teeth Alone? The 7-Year Rule Explained

                  Most kids need brushing help until age seven. Learn why and how to support your child’s brushing independence at home.

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