78: "Growing Faces beyond teeth: The Pediatric Dentist's Guide to Sleep, Growth and Development" with Dr. Rafif Tayara

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Previously titled “77: "Growing Faces beyond teeth: The Pediatric Dentist's Guide to Sleep, Growth and Development" with Dr. Rafif Tayara” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 14, 2026

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Crooked teeth, big emotions, bedwetting, restless nights, constant “stuffy nose” … what if those aren’t random kid quirks, but one connected breathing story? We sit down with Dr. Rafif Tayara, a pediatric dentist and sleep dental medicine specialist, to zoom out from teeth and look at the child’s airway, sleep quality, and facial growth as one system. We also dig into everyday habits that quietly shape jaws: long pacifier use, thumb sucking, soft processed diets that reduce chewing, and screens that disrupt sleep hygiene. You’ll hear practical home strategies for a cleaner, more breathable bedroom, plus step-by-step nasal hygiene tips with saline and a thoughtful debate on toddler cups, 360 cups, and straw use for healthier swallowing mechanics. If you care about pediatric airway health, child sleep, and early orthodontic guidance, this conversation is packed with takeaways you can act on. Subscribe, share this with a parent who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest “wait, that’s a red flag?” moment._________________________________________________________________________________________About our Guest:Dr. Rafif Tayara, a leading pediatric dentist and Sleep Dental Medicine specialist trained at Tufts University, and a top 1% Invisalign First Provider in Dubai and the Netherlands. She is the founder of JuniorDental and the Pediatric Academy, and was voted Best Pediatric Dentist 2025.With experience across North America and the Middle East, she focuses on modern pediatric dentistry, early airway orthodontics, and myofunctional therapy, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to support healthy growth in children. She is also the author of the children’s book “Danny and Sarah Go to Dr. Smile.”A proud mother of three, Dr. Tayara is dedicated to helping children breathe, grow, and smile better for life.Follow Dr. Tayara on Instagram: @doctortayara Website: https://rafiftayara.com/ Support the showABOUT OUR HOST:Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health. In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space. Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________At Airway Circle we offer a safe and supportive space for like-minded professionals to connect, collaborate and share information regarding airway-related issues and whole-body health.Become a Member Today and have immediate access to hundreds of lectures with world-renowned professionals. ...

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