Airway Answers with Nicole Goldfarb: Expanding Your Breath of Knowledge
Ep.58: "Airway First, Teeth Last: Face Focused Orthodontics Using Functional Appliances With Dr. Derek Mahony"
30 Jun 2025
โ ๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: NO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Nicole Goldfarb and Airway Answers with Nicole Goldfarb does not give medical advice. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. You should not use these materials to diagnose or treat any health issues, illnesses or diseases. In addition, we do not recommend or endorse any provider of health care or health-related products, items, or services.ย _______________ย Dr. Derek Mahony is a world-renowned specialist orthodontist who advocates for early interceptive orthodontic treatment and functional appliance therapy. He believes "watchful waiting is like supervised neglect" and that dental facial orthopedics (balancing jaw size and position) is crucial for airway and craniofacial development. He stresses myofunctional therapy is 100% necessary for stable outcomes and rehabilitation.ย Key Points:โ Early action is essential for craniofacial and airway development. No more "supervised neglect"! ๐ซโ Focus on dental facial orthopedics, balancing jaw size and position, not just moving teeth. ๐ฆทโ๏ธโ Myofunctional therapy is ๐ฏ necessary for stable results and muscle rehabilitation. Your tongue is the ultimate retainer! ๐ โ A multidisciplinary team approach is crucial for resolving complex issues. ๐คโ Parents are empowering change, driving demand for airway-focused care. ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ช๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ป๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐! ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐๐ (๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฌ๐จ๐๐): https://youtu.be/NXX4_BOMmk0_______________ABOUT OUR GUEST:ย Dr. Derek Mahony is a globally recognized Specialist Orthodontist known for advocating interceptive orthodontic treatment. He integrates functional and fixed appliance therapy, a method learned early in his career from leading clinicians. Dr. Mahony earned his Dental Degree from the University of Sydney and completed his Master's in Orthodontics at the Eastman Dental Hospital, London. He holds additional orthodontic qualifications from Royal Colleges in Edinburgh, England, Glasgow, and Canada. With over 3,000 active cases and decades of experience seeing 250+ patients weekly, he shares practical insights into achieving optimal facial profiles, not just straight teeth. A respected speaker at global orthodontic conferences, he is also a contributing editor and reviewer for numerous international dental journals.__________ABOUT THE HOST:ย Nicole Goldfarb, M.A. CCC-SLP, COMยฎ, is a Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist, author, and international speaker specializing in sleep-disordered breathing. She owns the San Diego Center for Speech & Myofunctional Therapy and advocates early airway intervention through writing, mentoring, and multidisciplinary collaboration.ย ___________ย ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ ๐๐จ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ: https://airwayanswers.buzzsprout.com/2408017/followย ๐ป๐๐ก๐๐๐ค ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐: www.AirwayAnswers.infoย ๐ฉ๐๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ฅ: [email protected]ย ๐๐ ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐จ๐จ๐ค: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565074499503ย ๐๐ ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ: https://www.instagram.com/sandiegospeechandmyotherapy/๐๐ ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ค๐๐จ๐ค: https://www.tiktok.com/@airway.answers
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