We now know about the massive impact of oral structure on overall dental health, and the important role a pediatric dentist can play in addressing muscle dysfunction and underdevelopment of the jaws. We have a great opportunity to intervene early and screen all of the children that come into our practice. When we think of poor oral hygiene, we’ve only been taught to think of brushing and flossing; but we now know that functional problems like mouth breathing are major contributors as well.