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.

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In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Dr. Annie Babb's Professional Journey
• Opening a New Practice
• Focus on Function and Therapy
• Challenges with Toddler Treatments
• Early Expansion in Children
• Personal Experiences with Expansion
• Tongue Tie Releases in Infants
• Importance of Body Work
• Post-Procedure Support and Techniques
• Understanding Caregiver Experiences
• Techniques for Infant Oral Care
• Challenges in Wound Care Recommendations
• Debate on Tongue and Lip Ties
• Impact of Orthodontic Practices
• Insurance and Treatment Accessibility

LINKS

Get to know Dr. Annie on Instagram here and here. Check out her website https://allaboutfunctionpc.com/

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