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Episode 299: Breathing, Bites, and Breakthroughs with Dr. Nora Ghodousi-Zaghi DDS

This week on The Untethered Podcast, Hallie chats with Dr. Nora Ghodousi-Zaghi, a renowned expert in functional and integrative oral health care. Specializing in interceptive orthodontics, Dr. Nora emphasizes whole-body health and well-being. As a board-certified Diplomate pediatric dentist, published author, clinical researcher, and educator, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation.


Join them as Dr. Nora discusses her journey from traditional pediatric dentistry to a more integrative and functional approach. She highlights the importance of understanding the connections between oral health, sleep disorders, and overall well-being, particularly in children. 


Their conversation also covers the prevalence of mouth breathing, the impact of epigenetics on jaw structure, the significance of early intervention in addressing tongue ties and feeding issues, and more!


If this episode has resonated with you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag Hallie @halliebulkin and Nora @dr.norazaghi 


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