Improve your child's health from birth by understanding the vital role of the mouth in practically every aspect of developmental health, physically, mentally, and even emotionally. Your children will thank you! You can help ensure your child has the best future possible by starting their oral health right!Oral health is possibly the key to many child development issues and can help ensure every child achieves their physical and mental capacity in their later years! Our special guest today is Dr. Lauren Ballinger, a board-certified pediatric dentist and a certified specialist in oral facial myology. She practices pediatric airway-focused dentistry and orthodontics in Western Mass. She is the founder of Good To Grow Pediatric Dental Wellness, Airway Growth and Sleep Solutions, and the Nurture Frenectomy Center. Dr. Lauren founded the Endeavor Group of the Global Assembly of passionate health professionals promoting awareness of optimal breathing and airway health solutions for children under age 6.She's also the pediatric Dental Chapter Leader for the AAPMD, the American Academy of Physiologic Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Lauren is a featured faculty member at the Pankey Institute's Dental Sleep Medicine program and a frequent speaker for the American Dental Association on the topic of interceptive arch development and growth guidance in the pediatric dental population.Here is a sneak peek of this episode... 3:48 Infant Dental Health10:14 4 Oral Health Points to Address from Birth!14:35 Oral Health to Prevent Bed Wetting & More20:14 Creating Oral Health Habits with Your Kids26:57 How to Know if Your Child has Excellent Oral Health29:05 Starting Your Child Out Right!33:46 Moms Know Best!To learn more about holistic dentistry and find a biologic dentist located near you, check out Dr. Carver's patient education page:http://carverfamilydentistry.com/patient-education-library/To contact Dr. Lauren, email her office at admin@NurtureGrowDentist.com or call (413) 329-3292. To contact Dr. Carver directly, email her at drcarver@carverfamilydentistry.com. Want to talk with someone at Dr. Carver's office? Call her practice: 413-663-7372Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. Information discussed is not intended for diagnosis, curing, or prevention of any disease and is not intended to replace advice given by a licensed healthcare practitioner. Before using any products mentioned or attempting methods discussed, please speak with a licensed healthcare provider. This podcast disclaims responsibility from any possible adverse reactions associated with products or methods discussed. Opinions from guests are their own, and this podcast does not condone or endorse opinions made by guests. We do not provide guarantees about the guests' qualifications or credibility. This podcast and its guests may have direct or indirect financial interests associated with products mentioned.