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What if the key to running further, calmer, and healthier wasn't in your legs — but in your nose? In this episode, Patrick McKeown sits down with Dr. Bill Hang: orthodontist, airway pioneer, and marathon runner approaching his 80th birthday. After hearing Patrick speak 15 years ago, Bill made two decisions that changed his life — taping his mouth at night and running with his lips sealed. He's since run the Boston Marathon multiple times breathing entirely through his nose, including once with his mouth taped the whole way. But this conversation goes far beyond running. Dr. Hang shares why he walked away from traditional extraction orthodontics, how forward jaw development can transform a child's airway, and what every parent should know before agreeing to have their child's teeth removed.

What if the key to running further, calmer, and healthier wasn't in your legs — but in your nose? In this episode, Patrick McKeown sits down with Dr. Bill Hang: orthodontist, airway pioneer, and marathon runner approaching his 80th birthday. After hearing Patrick speak 15 years ago, Bill made two decisions that changed his life — taping his mouth at night and running with his lips sealed. He's since run the Boston Marathon multiple times breathing entirely through his nose, including once with his mouth taped the whole way. But this conversation goes far beyond running. Dr. Hang shares why he walked away from traditional extraction orthodontics, how forward jaw development can transform a child's airway, and what every parent should know before agreeing to have their child's teeth removed.

Discover how traditional orthodontic practices are evolving with groundbreaking insights from Dr. Bill Hang, a pioneer in airway and holistic dentistry. This episode explores the profound impact of orthodontics on airway health, facial development, and overall systemic health, emphasizing a patient-centered and airway-focused approach. Want to see more of The Holistic Dentistry Show? Watch our episodes on YouTube ! Do you have a mouth- or body-related question for Dr. Sanda? Send her a message on Instagram ! Remember, you're not healthy until your mouth is healthy. So take care of it in the most natural way. Key Takeaways: (00:00) - Introduction to airway-focused orthodontics and Dr. Bill Heng's journey (02:27) - The drawbacks of traditional orthodontic treatments centered solely on aesthetics (04:58) - How orthodontics affects airway and systemic health (06:50) - The significance of airway size on sleep disorders like sleep apnea (08:16) - The risks of tooth extraction versus airway development (10:04) - Reopening extraction spaces to improve airway and facial structure (12:13) - The concept of extraction, retraction, regret syndrome (ERRS) (14:26) - Impact of premolar removal on airway and facial growth (15:36) - How soft palate and tongue position influence airway space (17:50) - The effects of reproximation and minor tooth retraction on breathing (19:09) - Importance of early childhood airway interventions and nasal breathing (22:21) - The systemic health implications of airway narrowing (24:19) - The role of premature contact and jaw positioning in TMJ and pain (27:52) - The transformative power of tongue tie release on airway and headaches (33:54) - How proper diagnosis guides effective airway and growth-focused therapy (36:42) - Courses and mentorship programs for practitioners interested in airway health Guest Info : www.OrthO2Health.com BillHang@OrthO2Health.com Connect With Us: AskDrSanda | YouTube BeverlyHillsDentalHealth.com | Instagram DrSandaMoldovan.com | Instagram Orasana.com | <a