What if the first signs of a child’s health issues weren’t in the blood—but in their breathing, jaw, or even sleep? I didn’t realise just how much oral health and orthodontics had clashed with my own MEN1 journey until I met Dr Steffan Decker. In this episode, he explains why mouth breathing, tongue position, and under-treated dental issues may be doing more than just affecting our smile—and why UK families might be missing crucial opportunities to intervene early. • Why mouth breathing matters far more than we’ve been told • How misdiagnosed orthodontic problems may mask deeper health issues • What MEN1 parents should know about sleep, growth, and jaw development • Why functional screening is worth doing—even if treatment comes later • How other cultures (and healthcare systems) approach this very differentlyDr Steffan Decker is a specialist orthodontist and airway-focused practitioner with clinics in London and Amersham. He combines orthodontics with cranial osteopathy, breathing therapy, and myofunctional approaches—treating patients not just for aesthetics, but for long-term stability and health.Visit Dr Decker’s website here

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*Here I share my personal experience as a MEN1 patient. Nothing is intended to provide medical or holistic health advice. All opinions are personal, including those of my podcast guests. Always consultant a qualified medical professional.*