#397 Navigating Airway and Biologic Dentistry with Dr. Julia Sadove-Lopez, DDS

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This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, we’re diving into the world of holistic and airway dentistry with Dr. Julia Sadove-Lopez—a biological dentist turned virtual consultant who's helping families decode the wild world of oral development, mouth breathing, and pediatric dental treatment options.

After moving from Chicago to Portugal (yes, really!), Dr. Julia shifted from traditional dentistry to guiding parents through finding the right solutions for their kids’ sleep, airway, and oral health challenges. From picky eating to tongue ties, teeth grinding, and sleep apnea—this episode uncovers what might really be going on under the surface.

In this episode, Dr. Julia shares what most parents (and adults!) don’t realize about early signs of dysfunction—and what to do when the advice you're getting from different providers feels totally conflicting. We also break down her signature “three-stage” approach to airway-focused care and why you always have options.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why “you should save for braces” might be a red flag 🚩
• The connection between mouth breathing, poor sleep, and behavior issues
• How feeding issues, reflux, or gag reflex may point to oral dysfunction
• Dr. Julia’s 3 stages of treatment: Natural Nurturers, Guided Growers & Foundation Fixers
• What’s really behind grinding, crowding, and chronic dental issues
• Why timing, symptoms, and lifestyle all factor into choosing the right treatment
• How adults and kids both benefit from airway evaluation
• The power of parental intuition in the treatment decision process

ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Julia is the founder of Oris Wellness, a consulting company dedicated to empowering parents with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their child’s oral and airway health. Through one-on-one sessions, she provides objective guidance on treatment options and helps families connect with qualified airway-focused providers. Her mission is to bridge the gap between professional expertise and parental intuition. Originally trained in Biological and Airway Dentistry in Chicago, she now calls Portugal home.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.oriswellness.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oris.wellness/
Dr. Julia's FREE e-Book: https://oriswellnessnewletter.ck.page/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife

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