The Bossticks Dr. Piya Gandhi On Why You And Your Kids Are Breathing Wrong - How It's Affecting Your Jawline, Sleep & Overall Health
Apr 2, 2026
Dr. Piya Gandhi, a board-certified pediatric dentist focused on airway, tongue ties and craniofacial development. She discusses signs of compromised airway and long-term consequences of mouth breathing. Topics include palate expansion timing, how feeding and chewing shape jaws, thorough tongue-tie diagnosis, myofunctional therapy, and paths for adult assessment and treatment.
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Diagnose Tongue Ties By Function Not Just Look
- Screen tongue function not just appearance: assess suck, tongue elevation and lateral movement plus feeding, gassiness and body tension before diagnosing ties.
- Use a movement assessment and symptom form rather than a quick visual check.
Start With Myofunctional Therapy And Local Airway Dentists
- Begin with accessible therapies: find an airway-aware dentist or start myofunctional therapy to train lips closed, tongue up, and nasal breathing.
- Use online directories like Airway Health Solutions and The Breathe Institute to locate providers.
Airway Health Directly Affects Dental Disease
- Oral disease links to airway function: mouth breathing dries saliva, alters oral microbiome, raises cavity risk and causes bruxism from airway instability.
- Fixing airway improves dental longevity and prevents repeated restorative failures.
