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What do you know about FroggyMouth?
It’s a small device — but it opens a much bigger conversation about:
👉 breathing
👉 tongue posture
👉 habits that shape growth
Is it effective?
Who is it for?
When should it be used — and when not?
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🎙️ We’re hosting a podcast on this topic
and we want to hear from you.
👇 Drop your questions below:
• Have you used it in practice?
• Have you seen results?
• Are you unsure when to prescribe it?
• Do parents ask about it?
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Join us — this is one you don’t want to miss.
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😝Tongue Tie & Orthodontics — What’s the Connection?�A tongue tie isn’t just about speech — it can have a big impact on jaw development, bite, and even the success of orthodontic treatment.
When the tongue can’t rest on the roof of the mouth because it’s restricted:�🔹 The palate may stay narrow and high�🔹 The upper jaw can’t expand naturally�🔹 Teeth may crowd or shift�🔹 Mouth breathing becomes more common�🔹 Orthodontic results may relapse without proper function restored
💡 That’s why at The Orthodontic Specialist we often include a functional assessment of the tongue, lips, etc.
For many patients, the best results come from:
�✔️ Tongue tie release (if needed)�✔️ Myofunctional therapy to retrain oral posture�✔️ Orthodontics to create proper jaw space and alignment
This isn’t just about straight teeth — it’s about brain development, behaviour, energy, and confidence.
🩷 Parents — if your child:�– Snores�– Mouth breathes�– Wakes up tired
- Has crooked teeth �– Struggles with focus or learning�– Wets the bed past age 5�– Has frequent colds or enlarged tonsils…
�Don’t wait. These signs matter.
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🧠 Dentists & Orthos — comment ACADEMY to learn more
🙌 Read our previous posts�📥 Save this post for later�📩 DM us to book your child’s orthodontic screening
– Dr. Decker & the holistic team 💜
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Parents are often told to wait.
But in orthodontics, timing matters.
Because while we’re waiting:
• jaws continue to develop
• space may become more limited
• breathing patterns become established
• functional issues don’t simply disappear
And signs like:
• mouth breathing
• snoring
• bedwetting
• feeding difficulties
• poor sleep
👉 are often not random.
They can be connected to:
• airway obstruction (e.g. adenoids/tonsils)
• tongue or lip restrictions
• early feeding patterns
• how the jaws are developing
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This doesn’t mean every child needs early treatment.
But it does mean every child deserves an early, comprehensive assessment.
👉 The goal isn’t to rush treatment.
It’s to understand growth — and guide it where needed.
✅Tag a parent who needs to see this
🤓 Comment CHECKLIST to get our free airway red flag guide
🧠 Dentists & Orthos — comment ACADEMY to learn more
📩 DM us to book your orthodontic screening
⚠️ Adult ortho @asura.longevity.dentistry
Dr. Decker The Orthodontic Specialist 💜
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👁 Red flags parents should never ignore:
❌ Mouth open at rest
❌ Crowded teeth by age 6–7
❌ Snoring or noisy breathing
❌ Flat cheeks or tired eyes
❌ Dry lips or cracked mouth corners
❌ Long face or weak jawline
❌ Daytime fatigue or hyperactivity
❌ Bedwetting beyond age 5
Individually, they’re often dismissed.
Together, they tell a powerful story about how a child is breathing, sleeping, and growing.
Teeth don’t grow in isolation.
The jaws, airway, tongue posture, muscles, and nervous system all develop together.
When something disrupts that balance, the body adapts — and the face often shows the clues first.
That’s why early orthodontic assessment isn’t about “doing braces early.”
It’s about understanding growth while the body is still adaptable 🌱.
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🛠️ How we help:
• Palatal expansion (RME, MARPE, etc.)
• Aligners, braces, or a hybrid approach
• Myofunctional therapy
• Functional appliances to guide growth
• Cephs, 3D scans & clinical growth tracking
• ENT collaboration when needed
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👶 Your child’s face is full of clues.
Don’t overlook them.
Early intervention isn’t about forcing treatment —
it’s about supporting healthy growth, breathing, and long-term stability.
✅Tag a parent who needs to see this
🤓 Comment CHECKLIST to get our free airway red flag guide
📩 DM us to book your orthodontic screening
⚠️ Adult ortho @asura.longevity.dentistry
🧠 Dentists & Orthos — comment ACADEMY to learn more
Dr. Decker The Orthodontic Specialist 💜
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From smoke to fire 🔥➡️🚒
Today at the European Aligner Society @european_aligner_society Congress in Brussels 🇧🇪, I had the privilege of speaking to over 1,000 orthodontists from around the world about something I care deeply about: prevention.
Too often in healthcare, we treat the “fire” — the visible problem — when it is already advanced. But what if we became better at recognising the “smoke”?
In orthodontics and airway health, this means early screening for sleep disordered breathing, identifying subtle signs in children before they develop into more complex issues affecting growth, behaviour, and long-term health.
It was an energising experience to share this message on an international stage, connect with like-minded clinicians, and contribute to shifting the conversation towards early intervention and holistic care.
Now… slightly exhausted, but inspired — and already on my way to Poland for the next congress tomorrow ✈️
Grateful for the opportunity to keep learning, teaching, and pushing forward a vision that helps more children thrive. Danke @european_aligner_society @dr_waddah_sabouni @dr_gina_theo
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If you’ve been told “wait and see” or “jaw surgery in the future” —
please get a second opinion.
📩 Contact us if you’d like guidance.
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Dr. Decker The Orthodontic Specialist 💜
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Ask me any questions 👇🔻
‼️ Small jaws, narrow palates, snoring, bedwetting, mouth breathing, daytime sleepiness, and trouble focusing are notjust childhood quirks or laziness.
They’re often signs of something deeper:
👉 Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) — a hidden condition that can impact your child for life.
If left untreated, SDB can lead to:
1. 🚨 Learning difficulties
2. 🚨 Behavioural struggles (often mistaken for ADHD)
3. 🚨 Chronic fatigue and poor immunity
4. 🚨 Increased risk of long-term health issues like high blood pressure, metabolic problems, and heart disease
💓 But here’s the good news:
With early intervention, we can dramatically improve your child’s quality of life.
Here’s how:
🦷 Palatal expansion creates more space in the mouth — and the airway
🦷 Nasal breathing promotes deeper, more restorative sleep
🦷 Myofunctional therapy strengthens airway and facial muscles for lasting results
🦷 Tonsil/adenoid evaluations help remove physical barriers to airflow
🚨 This isn’t just about straight teeth — it’s about brain development, behaviour, energy, and confidence.
🩷 Parents — if your child:
– Snores
– Mouth breathes
– Wakes up tired
– Struggles with focus or learning
– Wets the bed past age 5
– Has frequent colds or enlarged tonsils...
Don’t wait. These signs matter.
🦷 Ask your dentist, myofunctional therapist, or paediatrician about a sleep & airway evaluation.
You might be surprised what’s really going on.
Let’s give our children what they deserve:
The ability to breathe freely, sleep deeply, and thrive fully.
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🧠 Dentists & Orthos — comment ACADEMY to learn more
📥 Save this post for later
📩 DM us to book your child’s airway-friendly orthodontic screening
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🦷 Baby Teeth With NO Space? That’s a Red Flag! 🚩
We often hear,
“My child’s baby teeth are so straight—should I be worried?”
YES—if there’s no spacing between the baby teeth, it could be a sign the jaw isn’t growing properly.
Here’s what that tight spacing is really telling us:
❌ NO Spacing = A Concern
🚫 Jaw is not growing wide or forward enough
🚫 Not enough room for future adult teeth (→ crowding/misalignment)
🚫 Greater chance of a smaller, more restricted airway
🚫 May indicate oral muscle dysfunction or poor tongue posture
✅ YES to Spacing = A Good Sign
✅ Jaw is growing wide and forward (yay growth!)
✅ There’s space for adult teeth to come in straight
✅ More room = more airway = better breathing
✅ Suggests proper tongue posture and muscle function
💡 Spacing in baby teeth isn’t a flaw—it’s a feature. It shows your child’s jaws are growing the way nature intended.
If your child’s baby teeth are tightly packed together, it’s worth checking in with an airway-focused orthodontist. Early support can help guide jaw growth, improve breathing, and reduce the need for future extractions or braces.
That’s why I focus on early intervention—supporting healthy growth before or during braces. 🌱
If something feels “off” with your child’s breathing, posture, or smile—trust that instinct.
Because prevention is powerful.
And your child deserves more than just straight teeth. ❤️
🎹 Comment CHECKLIST to get access to our airway checklist
🧠 Dentists & Orthos — comment ACADEMY to learn more
📥 Save this post to refer back to
✅ Tag a parent who needs to see this
#babyteeth #drsteffendecker #orthodonticspecialist
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🦷 Baby Teeth With NO Space? That’s a Red Flag! 🚩
We often hear,�“My child’s baby teeth are so straight—should I be worried?”
YES—if there’s no spacing between the baby teeth, it could be a sign the jaw isn’t growing properly.
Here’s what that tight spacing is really telling us:
❌ NO Spacing = A Concern
🚫 Jaw is not growing wide or forward enough
🚫 Not enough room for future adult teeth (→ crowding/misalignment)
🚫 Greater chance of a smaller, more restricted airway
🚫 May indicate oral muscle dysfunction or poor tongue posture
✅ YES to Spacing = A Good Sign
✅ Jaw is growing wide and forward (yay growth!)
✅ There’s space for adult teeth to come in straight
✅ More room = more airway = better breathing
✅ Suggests proper tongue posture and muscle function
💡 Spacing in baby teeth isn’t a flaw—it’s a feature. It shows your child’s jaws are growing the way nature intended.
If your child’s baby teeth are tightly packed together, it’s worth checking in with an airway-focused orthodontist. Early support can help guide jaw growth, improve breathing, and reduce the need for future extractions or braces.
That’s why I focus on early intervention—supporting healthy growth before or during braces. 🌱
If something feels “off” with your child’s breathing, posture, or smile—trust that instinct.
Because prevention is powerful.
�And your child deserves more than just straight teeth. ❤️
🎹 Comment CHECKLIST to get access to our airway checklist
🧠 Dentists & Orthos — comment ACADEMY to learn more
📥 Save this post to refer back to
✅ Tag a parent who needs to see this
#babyteeth #drsteffendecker #orthodonticspecialist
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Parents are often told to wait.
But in orthodontics, timing matters.
Because while we’re waiting:
• jaws continue to develop
• space may become more limited
• breathing patterns become established
• functional issues don’t simply disappear
And signs like:
• mouth breathing
• snoring
• bedwetting
• feeding difficulties
• poor sleep
👉 are often not random.
They can be connected to:
• airway obstruction (e.g. adenoids/tonsils)
• tongue or lip restrictions
• early feeding patterns
• how the jaws are developing
⸻
This doesn’t mean every child needs early treatment.
But it does mean every child deserves an early, comprehensive assessment.
👉 The goal isn’t to rush treatment.
It’s to understand growth — and guide it where needed.
✅Tag a parent who needs to see this
🤓 Comment CHECKLIST to get our free airway red flag guide
🧠 Dentists & Orthos — comment ACADEMY to learn more
📩 DM us to book your orthodontic screening
⚠️ Adult ortho @asura.longevity.dentistry
Dr. Decker The Orthodontic Specialist 💜
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🦷 It’s Not Just About Braces Anymore
😎You’ve probably only ever heard of braces when it comes to straightening teeth — but that’s not always fixing the root issue.
🙏Often, the jaw and roof of the mouth are simply too small for all the teeth.
❤️That’s why more parents (especially those learning about airway health) are choosing palatal expansion instead.
It literally can widen the mouth — creating space for teeth, tongue, and airflow. 🌬️
🙌Why does this matter?
Because narrow jaws are linked to:
• Mouth breathing
• Poor sleep
• ADHD-like symptoms
• Behaviour and focus issues in children
Orthodontics has shifted —
it’s no longer just about a pretty smile, it’s about healthy growth, breathing, and function. 🌱
👁 Red flags to watch for in your child’s face:
❌ Mouth open at rest
❌ Dry, cracked lips
❌ Snoring or noisy breathing
❌ Crooked teeth by age 6–7
❌ Delayed speech
❌ Tired look / dark under-eyes
❌ Long face or weak chin
❌ Frequent colds or sinus issues
❌ Daytime fatigue or hyperactivity
❌ Bedwetting past age 5
⸻
🛠️ How we help:
• Palatal expansion (RME, etc.)
• Aligners, braces or hybrid approach
• Myofunctional therapy (in-house or referral)
• Functional appliances
• Growth tracking (cephs, 3D scans, clinical exams)
• ENT collaboration where needed
⸻
👶 Your child’s face is full of clues.
Don’t ignore them.
🌱 Early intervention isn’t about rushing treatment — it’s about gently guiding growth in the right direction.
🎹 Comment CHECKLIST to get access to our airway checklist
🧠 Dentists & Orthos — comment ACADEMY to learn more
📥 Save this post to refer back to
✅ Tag a parent who needs to see this
👉 Adult ortho @asura.longevity.dentistry
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Why choose The Orthodontic Specialist
- Top 1% Apex Invisalign Provider 2021-2023
- World No.1 Lingual Incognito Provider 2017
- Over 130 5* Google reviews
- International speaker and KOL
- Unrivalled specialist orthodontic expertise
- Competitively priced excellence
- 1st and only Kois Recognized Ortho Specialist
- 0% finance options available
- Superb state-of-the-art practice
- Family-friendly, welcoming environment
- Over 120 5* Google Reviews
- Unrivalled specialist orthodontic expertise
- Highly qualified and experienced team
- Superb state-of-the-art practice
- Exceptional level of treatment and care
- Competitevely priced excellence
- 0% finance options available
- Family-friendly, welcoming environment
Our philosophy
In this video, Dr Steffen Decker, gives an insight into the philosophy at the heart of our practice and all we do.
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See our fantastic range of treatments
At ASURA – Longevity Dentistry, through our collaboration with The Orthodontic Specialist, we support early, prevention-focused guidance for children to optimise growth and airway development, while delivering precise, restorative and corrective solutions for adults.
Together, we integrate prevention and correction within a longevity framework — protecting function, enhancing facial harmony, and supporting sustainable health at every stage of life.
Orthodontic referrals
We are more than happy to take referrals from our dental colleagues at other practices. Please get in touch to find out how we can benefit you and your patients with our specialist experience, knowledge and skills.
World-class expertise
Our Practice Principal, Dr Steffen Decker, is one of the world’s leading Clear Aligner and lingual orthodontists and is well-renowned figure in his field.
He has been awarded World No. 1 Lingual Incognito Provider 2017 and he belonged to the Top 1% Apex Invisalign Providers 2021-2023 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa and to the Align Global Faculty. He is the First and only Kois Recognized Specialist in the UK. He is KOL and teaching worldwide.
Our superb modern orthodontic clinic near you
Our stunning practice is as comfortable and welcoming as it looks. Throughout we are trying to tell a story, so that our patients feel comfortable. We have all the latest equipment and facilities available to offer you the very best in orthodontics and children’s dentistry.
