Dr. Ben Miraglia
"The Airway Dentist"
There is an epidemic of mouth breathing in children, leading to underdeveloped jaws and airways which can cause health issues. Dr. Miraglia is on a mission to change that.
As a graduate of SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and the United States Dental Institute, Dr. Miraglia has been in private practice for over 20 years. He enjoys performing full-mouth restorative dentistry procedures, such as dental implants, in addition to Invisalign® orthodontic. Since 2008, Dr. Miraglia has been an Invisalign faculty member speaking internationally to thousands of dentists. His responsibilities include training new doctors in the Invisalign Fundamentals course as well as teaching advanced Invisalign techniques in the Invisalign Intermediate course. Several of his cases are featured in these programs. He also presents at most of the GP Summit and Forum programs. Dr. Miraglia conducts E-Connect programs, ATE webinars and study club lectures as well. Dr. Miraglia received the Invisalign “Educator of the Year Award” for 2013.
Web Site:
Mount Kisco, NY, USA
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Suggested Interview Topics:
Children's Oral Health | Dentistry | Jaw Development
Suggested Interview Questions:
- How does mouth breathing in children affect their jaw development and overall oral health?
- What are some of the early signs parents should look for to identify if their child is predominantly mouth breathing?
- Can mouth breathing lead to other developmental or health issues, such as sleep apnea or misaligned teeth?
- How has the evolution of modern lifestyles and diets been linked to smaller jaw sizes in children?
- Could you explain how softer, processed foods in today’s diet impact jaw development compared to harder, more fibrous foods our ancestors consumed?
- What preventive measures can parents take to encourage proper jaw development in their children, especially in terms of diet and breathing habits?
- What's the link between airway health and behavioral problems in kids?
- Do kids really need braces or are there ways to prevent the need for them in teens?
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