<p>In this episode, I sit down with airway-focused dentist Dr. Mark A. Cruz to explore how breathing, facial development, and airway health impact everything from childhood behavior to long-term wellness. We talk about the hidden signs of poor airway function—like bedwetting, thumb-sucking, and mouthbreathing—and how early intervention can make a lifelong difference.</p><p>Dr. Cruz explains the evolution of the human jaw, the importance of nasal breathing, and why so many common issues are misdiagnosed. Whether you're a parent or simply curious about optimizing your own health, this conversation will change the way you think about dentistry and whole-body care.</p><p>Leave Us A Voice Message! | <a href="https://telbee.io/channel/4_b9zzx58wdkuwirqkcxwa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://telbee.io/channel/4_b9zzx58wdkuwirqkcxwa/</a></p><p>Topics Discussed:</p><ul><li>How does airway health affect my child’s sleep and behavior?</li><li>What are the signs of poor airway function in children?</li><li>Can improving airway health help with focus and learning in kids?</li><li>What is the connection between mouthbreathing and developmental issues?</li><li>How can improving my child’s airway help with bedwetting and sleep disorders?</li></ul><br><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li>Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at <a href="http://bewellbykelly.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bewellbykelly.com</a>.</li><li><strong>AG1</strong> | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at <a href="http://drinkag1.com/bewell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">drinkAG1.com/bewell</a>.</li><li><strong>Jesse & Ben's </strong>| Right now, you can visit <a href="http://jesseandbens.com/bewell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jesseandbens.com/bewell </a>to claim 20% off on their first bag of fries. </li><li><strong>OneSkin</strong> | Visit <a href="http://oneskin.co/BEWELL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">oneskin.co/BEWELL</a> and use code BEWELL for 15% off your first purchase.</li></ul><br><p>Timestamps: </p><ul><li>00:00:00 – Episode intro and overview</li><li>00:02:25 – Dr. Cruz’s background and education</li><li>00:06:51 – Starting out at UCLA and private practice</li><li>00:09:45 – Craniofacial medicine</li><li>00:16:09 – Jaw development around the world</li><li>00:18:34 – How the human head evolved</li><li>00:20:30 – Key findings from Dr. Cruz’s research</li><li>00:24:49 – Understanding and building the airway</li><li>00:28:58 – Parenting instincts in airway health</li><li>00:34:36 – What to know about hypoxia</li><li>00:35:30 – Sleep’s effect on the nervous system</li><li>00:40:28 – Expanding nasal airways</li><li>00:43:41 – Why airway issues get misdiagnosed</li><li>00:46:40 – Long-term effects of mouthbreathing</li><li>00:50:30 – Mewing and facial growth</li><li>00:53:20 – How airway form affects function</li><li>00:59:06 – Breathing techniques that help</li><li>01:03:09 – Treatment strategies to consider</li><li>01:07:51 – Personalized therapy approaches</li><li>01:13:27 – Health risks of untreated airway issues</li></ul><br><p>Check Out Dr. Cruz: </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.markacruzdds.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/markacruzdds/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram </a></li></ul><br><p>Check Out Kelly: </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bewellbykelly/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPjFtjo841kVXoG9m-ONMxw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li></ul><br>