This is regarding my 16yr old son, who has IBD and has been critically ill over last few years. I have been a pediatric RDH for over 20+ yrs and suddenly took deep dive/ change of course into Functional root cause health education to learn and help my son. Now as a Functional Health practitioner it has come full circle back to oral health and SLEEP/airway. I am trying to do a deep dive into sleep/airway/myo education and have just started Myo for him and finally found the right Sleep/airway dentist. Even though he does not mouth breath, I was surprised to see his sleep study with sleep apnea etc.. Now that I am connecting all the dots in his history -breast feeding issues, ear infections, rounds of antibiotics, picky eating, etc….. IT all makes sense and truly believe is part of his later onset of IBD. I am also finding my own restrictions and how it is related to my current problems- grinding, TMJ, headaches, neck tension etc.. I will also be starting the journey myself. As a longtime dental professional and new Functional Health practitioner, I fully understand the whole body health affects from this and how it all ties in, BUT especially the lack of knowledge and care out there. I want to be part of this revolution to spread knowledge and education. I want to document my son’s journey (he is just beginning) and happy to share if needed.
