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Good Neighbor Podcast: Orange CountyFrom Teeth to Total Health: Dr. Mark Cruz on Airway-Focused Dentistry and Why Kids Are Falling Through the CracksImagine waking up truly refreshed—every day, not just once in a while. That’s the promise behind our conversation with Dr. Mark Cruz, a restorative and airway-focused dentist who treats more than teeth; he treats the person attached to them. We explore how breathing shapes sleep, energy, mood, and even facial growth, and why so many children and adults fall through the cracks when sleep-breathing issues hide behind “normal” checkups.Dr. Cruz traces his path from traditional restorative work to an integrated model informed by years of research and teaching at UCLA. He explains why obstructive sleep ap...
2025-10-2817 min