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Meet Drs. Rebecca Bockow and Cassie Truong and learn about their combined and holistic treatment approach to orthodontic and airway health at Inspired Orthodontics. 

Meet Drs. Rebecca Bockow and Cassie Truong and learn about their combined and holistic treatment approach to orthodontic and airway health at Inspired Orthodontics. 

Learn about the treatment methods and technology we use to straighten teeth at our orthodontic practice in Seattle and Bellevue, Washington. 

Learn about the treatment methods and technology we use to straighten teeth at our orthodontic practice in Seattle and Bellevue, Washington. 

In this follow up segment, Drs. Bockow and Truong touch on teeth crowding in young children and some considerations for concerned parents. 

In this follow up segment, Drs. Bockow and Truong touch on teeth crowding in young children and some considerations for concerned parents. 

In this follow up segment, Drs. Bockow and Truong touch on teeth crowding in young children and some considerations for concerned parents. 

In this follow up segment, Drs. Bockow and Truong touch on teeth crowding in young children and some considerations for concerned parents. 

Parents often ask us what signs they should look for as their children's teeth are developing. Here, Drs. Bockow and Truong explain several dental scenarios that may indicate that an evaluation is needed. 

Parents often ask us what signs they should look for as their children's teeth are developing. Here, Drs. Bockow and Truong explain several dental scenarios that may indicate that an evaluation is needed. 

Drs. Bockow and Truong present a quick overview of orthodontic expansion, revealing some surprising benefits and demonstrating how expansion devices work. 

Drs. Bockow and Truong present a quick overview of orthodontic expansion, revealing some surprising benefits and demonstrating how expansion devices work. 

Lecture Clips

In this brief lecture clip, Dr. Rebecca Bockow points to some telltale signs of problematic dental development including the presence of mamelons (small bumps on the ridges of the teeth) on older children. In this case, the signs reveal an airway difficulty that the child has had to compensate for through consistent mouth breathing throughout her young life.

In this brief lecture clip, Dr. Rebecca Bockow points to some telltale signs of problematic dental development including the presence of mamelons (small bumps on the ridges of the teeth) on older children. In this case, the signs reveal an airway difficulty that the child has had to compensate for through consistent mouth breathing throughout her young life.

In this brief lecture clip, Dr. Rebecca Bockow warns about the early childhood habits that may contribute to improper jaw development and dental crossbite. Habits to watch out for include persistent mouth breathing and excessive use of pouches or straws at a very young age.

In this brief lecture clip, Dr. Rebecca Bockow warns about the early childhood habits that may contribute to improper jaw development and dental crossbite. Habits to watch out for include persistent mouth breathing and excessive use of pouches or straws at a very young age.

In this brief lecture clip, Dr. Rebecca Bockow shares an interesting perspective on how the bone structure of the upper and lower jaw may affect a patient's tongue posture and airway negatively, even if the teeth appear to be acceptably positioned.

In this brief lecture clip, Dr. Rebecca Bockow shares an interesting perspective on how the bone structure of the upper and lower jaw may affect a patient's tongue posture and airway negatively, even if the teeth appear to be acceptably positioned.

In this brief lecture clip, Dr. Rebecca Bockow demonstrates the remarkable results possible for children with severely crowded teeth when treated with early jaw expansion techniques. Note that the final position of the patients teeth shown has been achieved without the use of braces or clear aligners.

In this brief lecture clip, Dr. Rebecca Bockow demonstrates the remarkable results possible for children with severely crowded teeth when treated with early jaw expansion techniques. Note that the final position of the patients teeth shown has been achieved without the use of braces or clear aligners.

In this brief lecture clip, Dr. Rebecca Bockow presents her creative treatment of an adult female with an extremely narrow upper jaw. The crowded upper teeth need room if they are to fit properly and aesthetically, and this will require a unique expansion strategy.

In this brief lecture clip, Dr. Rebecca Bockow presents her creative treatment of an adult female with an extremely narrow upper jaw. The crowded upper teeth need room if they are to fit properly and aesthetically, and this will require a unique expansion strategy.

In her latest lecture clip, Dr. Rebecca Bockow presents brand new information pointing to a correlation between early mouth breathing habits and underdeveloped nasal passages.

In her latest lecture clip, Dr. Rebecca Bockow presents brand new information pointing to a correlation between early mouth breathing habits and underdeveloped nasal passages.

In this lecture clip, Dr. Rebecca Bockow explains how orthodontists have an unique opportunity to support articulation and speech through early orthodontic expansion.

In this lecture clip, Dr. Rebecca Bockow explains how orthodontists have an unique opportunity to support articulation and speech through early orthodontic expansion.

When a child's jaw doesn't have enough room for their adult teeth, many orthodontists will recommend removal, but Dr. Bockow has a different perspective. As the mother of one of her patients said, "There has to be a different way!"

When a child's jaw doesn't have enough room for their adult teeth, many orthodontists will recommend removal, but Dr. Bockow has a different perspective. As the mother of one of her patients said, "There has to be a different way!"

A child with impacted canines may have more options than commonly expected. In this case study, Dr. Bockow demonstrates that through careful and slow expansion, it is often possible to preserve all of the child's teeth, and give them a great foundation for a beautiful smile.

A child with impacted canines may have more options than commonly expected. In this case study, Dr. Bockow demonstrates that through careful and slow expansion, it is often possible to preserve all of the child's teeth, and give them a great foundation for a beautiful smile.

Dr. Bockow shares a study showing how expanding the maxilla or upper jaw can improve successful eruption of palatially impacted canines as compared to a watchful waiting strategy.

Dr. Bockow shares a study showing how expanding the maxilla or upper jaw can improve successful eruption of palatially impacted canines as compared to a watchful waiting strategy.

In this stunning case, treated in collaboration with Dr. Gregg Kinzer, a patient's request for new crowns reveals a plethora of systemic issues from dentition and alignment to airway and beyond.

In this stunning case, treated in collaboration with Dr. Gregg Kinzer, a patient's request for new crowns reveals a plethora of systemic issues from dentition and alignment to airway and beyond.

Learn about the stunning study in which 80% of involved children changed their breathing pattern from mouth to nasal breathing, and 50% saw a decrease in instances of colds, respiratory infections, nasal allergies, and asthma. In this video Dr. Bockow discusses the treatment that achieved these incredible results: Rapid Maxillary Expansion.

Learn about the stunning study in which 80% of involved children changed their breathing pattern from mouth to nasal breathing, and 50% saw a decrease in instances of colds, respiratory infections, nasal allergies, and asthma. In this video Dr. Bockow discusses the treatment that achieved these incredible results: Rapid Maxillary Expansion.

In this latest lecture excerpt, Dr. Bockow examines the foundational goals that orthodontists aim to achieve in treating patients: harmony, beauty, and function.

In this latest lecture excerpt, Dr. Bockow examines the foundational goals that orthodontists aim to achieve in treating patients: harmony, beauty, and function.

Learn about the six independent red flags for sleep-disordered breathing in children as Orthodontist Rebecca Bockow continues to educate and inform on important sleep and airway issues troubling our kids today.

Learn about the six independent red flags for sleep-disordered breathing in children as Orthodontist Rebecca Bockow continues to educate and inform on important sleep and airway issues troubling our kids today.

Did you know that nasal breathing has many health benefits including killing bacteria, increasing oxygen absorption, increasing blood circulation, and improving lung volume? In this short video, Dr. Bockow explains how the functions of the nose accomplish these things and many more.

Did you know that nasal breathing has many health benefits including killing bacteria, increasing oxygen absorption, increasing blood circulation, and improving lung volume? In this short video, Dr. Bockow explains how the functions of the nose accomplish these things and many more.

Kids sometimes develop oral habits in their early years that can have serious ramifications on their dental health. As Dr. Bockow explains, pacifier use and thumb-sucking are primary examples of habits that can linger after early childhood and contribute to the development of poor tongue posture and lead to an open bite.

Kids sometimes develop oral habits in their early years that can have serious ramifications on their dental health. As Dr. Bockow explains, pacifier use and thumb-sucking are primary examples of habits that can linger after early childhood and contribute to the development of poor tongue posture and lead to an open bite.

Join Dr. Bockow for a brief explanation of Myofunctional Therapy - a perhaps surprisingly effective method for reducing AHI, an index of sleep apnea events per night. This interesting therapy focuses on exercises targeting the lips, tongue, and oral structures in order to strengthen the associated muscles, improve tongue posture, and promote nasal breathing.

Join Dr. Bockow for a brief explanation of Myofunctional Therapy - a perhaps surprisingly effective method for reducing AHI, an index of sleep apnea events per night. This interesting therapy focuses on exercises targeting the lips, tongue, and oral structures in order to strengthen the associated muscles, improve tongue posture, and promote nasal breathing.

In a uniquely interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Bockow's treatment of her pediatric patients often involves the expertise of the child's sleep physician, ENT, myofunctional therapist, restorative dentist, pediatric dentist, and others. Learn more about how each discipline is incorporated throughout the child’s treatment timeline in this brief lecture clip.

In a uniquely interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Bockow's treatment of her pediatric patients often involves the expertise of the child's sleep physician, ENT, myofunctional therapist, restorative dentist, pediatric dentist, and others. Learn more about how each discipline is incorporated throughout the child’s treatment timeline in this brief lecture clip.

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