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Breathe Better.
Sleep Better.
Live Better.

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Why patients choose us with confidence
01
Board Certified Laser Dentist (ALD)
Advanced CO2 laser for tongue ties, tonsils, and soft tissue procedures
02
Board Certified in Dental Sleep Medicine
ASBA certified — custom oral appliances as a CPAP alternative
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Epigenetic Airway Remodeling
Vivos, Homeoblock, Start Thriving Appliance® — permanent structural change without surgery
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Children's Airway & Orthodontics
Healthy Start, functional appliances, and early intervention to prevent lifetime airway problems

We don’t just treat
symptoms.
We fix the
underlying causes.

Through epigenetic remodeling, guided jaw development, and targeted airway therapies, Dr. Haller helps patients of all ages breathe better, sleep better, and live better — without surgery.

Dr. Haller examining a newborn patient

Airway-focused services
for adults & children

Sleep Apnea & Oral Appliances
Custom mandibular advancement devices (MAD) for diagnosed sleep apnea. A comfortable, effective CPAP alternative covered by medical insurance.
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CO2 Laser Tonsil Treatment
Laser decontamination shrinks enlarged tonsils without surgery. No hospital, no general anesthesia, no recovery time. Results in 4–6 sessions.
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Tongue Tie Release (Frenectomy)
CO2 laser frenectomy for infants, children, and adults. Minimal discomfort, rapid healing, and paired with myofunctional therapy for immediate and lasting results.
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Airway Expansion (Non-Surgical)
Epigenetic appliances create permanent structural change — widening dental arches and nasal passages. Vivos, Homeoblock, Start Thriving Appliance®.
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Nasal Release Therapy (NRT)
Opens the nasal airway to enable nasal breathing. Combined with SONU headband, mouth tape, and nasal sprays for a complete breathing protocol.
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Snoring Laser Treatment
Fractional ablative laser therapy tightens soft palate tissue to reduce snoring. Non-surgical, no downtime, effective in 3 sessions.
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Children's Airway & Orthodontics
Healthy Start and functional appliances guide jaw development in children. Early intervention prevents a lifetime of airway problems.
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Physician Referral Program
We work closely with ENTs, pediatricians, sleep physicians, and myofunctional therapists. Detailed reports and collaborative care for every patient.
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Everything is connected.

Tongue tie, mouth breathing, enlarged tonsils, poor sleep, and systemic disease aren’t separate problems. They form a chain — and we treat the root.

ROOT CAUSES MECHANISM CONSEQUENCES IMPACT OUTCOME Tongue tie Restricted movement Jaw underdevelopment Less chewing, narrow palate Early feeding Breastfeeding, oral function development Mouth breathing Bypasses nasal filtration & humidity Tonsils & adenoids Enlarged, obstruct airway Posture Forward head, neck & shoulder pain forces Disrupted sleep & breathing Apnea, snoring, low O₂ Overall health Focus, energy, mood, systemic disease risk Direct cause Contributing / feedback loop
forces ROOT CAUSES Tongue tie Restricted movement Jaw underdevelopment Less chewing, narrow palate Early feeding Breastfeeding, oral function development MECHANISM Mouth breathing Bypasses nasal filtration & humidity CONSEQUENCES Tonsils & adenoids Enlarged, obstruct airway Posture Forward head, neck & shoulder pain IMPACT Disrupted sleep & breathing Apnea, snoring, low O₂ OUTCOME Overall health Focus, energy, mood, systemic disease risk LEGEND Direct cause Contributing / feedback loop
Tongue tie → mouth breathing
A restricted tongue can’t rest on the roof of the mouth. It sits low, forcing mouth breathing — and sending unfiltered, bacteria-laden air directly to the tonsils.
Mouth breathing → enlarged tonsils
The nose filters, humidifies, and cleans air before it reaches the tonsils. Mouth breathing bypasses all of this — delivering dirty air full of bacteria directly to tonsil tissue.
Enlarged tonsils → more mouth breathing
Once tonsils enlarge, they obstruct the airway further — forcing even more mouth breathing. A self-reinforcing cycle that worsens over time without treatment.
Forward head posture → neck & shoulder pain
A reverse swallow from a tongue tie can lead to mouth breathing, which shifts the head forward to open the airway. Over time this causes forward head posture, neck strain, and chronic shoulder pain.
Poor sleep → whole-body consequences
Narrowed airway → snoring, apnea, low oxygen. Every night of disrupted sleep compounds over years: ADHD-like symptoms, fatigue, brain fog, mood disorders, cardiovascular risk.
Fix the root — fix everything
Since everything is connected, treating the root cause ripples through the chain. Better tongue posture → nasal breathing → smaller tonsils → better sleep → healthier life.

Treating the root —
not just the symptom

Because everything is connected, we follow a systematic protocol that addresses each link in the chain — from tongue tie release through airway expansion and long-term maintenance.

Stop mouth breathing
Open the nasal airway
Patients can’t nasal breathe if they can’t breathe through their nose.
Nasal Release Therapy (NRT)
SONU headband (15 min morning + before bed)
Nasal sprays · Mouth tape at night
Find the origin
Is there a tongue tie?
A restricted tongue is often where the chain begins. Releasing it allows the tongue to rest on the palate.
CO2 laser frenectomy
Myofunctional therapy
Reinforce & maintain
Make it stick for life
Myofunctional therapy retrains tongue, face, and throat muscles.
Myofunctional therapy referral
Nasal breathing habit reinforcement
Treat the tonsils
Shrink tonsils & prevent recurrence
Laser decontamination shrinks tonsils. But if mouth breathing continues, they may enlarge again.
CO2 laser tonsil decontamination
Nasal breathing to prevent recurrence
Expand the airway
Grow a permanently larger airway
Epigenetic appliances create permanent structural change — widening the dental arches and nasal passages without surgery.
Epigenetic arch remodeling — multiple systems
Healthy Start · Functional appliances (children)
Dr. Leslie Haller, DMD
Leslie Haller, DMD
Airway Dentist · CO2 Laser Specialist · Coral Gables, FL
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Along with releasing tongue ties, airway remodeling is the most satisfying work of my life. I have had patients tell me their tinnitus went away, that they could smell their wife’s perfume for the first time, that their child finally slept through the night. In addition to improving speech for children, many adults have been pleasantly surprised that they can speak more clearly and with ease.

Dr. Haller graduated from Harvard School of Dental Medicine and is board certified in laser dentistry (ALD) and dental sleep medicine (ASBA). She has trained extensively with the leading innovators in airway dentistry, including Dr. Felix Liao (Start Thriving Appliance® / Holistic Mouth Solutions), Vivos Therapeutics, Dr. Theodore Belfor (Homeoblock), Dr. German Ramirez, Dr. Miraglia, Dr. Boyd, and others through AHS Airway Health Solutions. She completed pediatric orthodontic training with Dr. German Ramirez.

Training & Credentials

Where the work comes from.

Airway dentistry is not part of standard dental-school curriculum. Most of what follows was learned directly from the clinicians who developed the techniques.

Education & Board Certification
  • Harvard School of Dental Medicine
    DMD, 1992 · graduated first in her class
  • Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD)
    Board Certified Laser Dentist · the only board-certified laser dentist in Florida
  • American Sleep & Breathing Academy (ASBA)
    Board Certified in Dental Sleep Medicine
  • Published Research
    Journal of Rare Disorders, 2016
Direct Mentorship & Certification
  • AHS · Airway Health Solutions™
    Pediatric and adult orthodontic course work with Dr. Ben Miraglia and Dr. Kevin Boyd — two of the most influential voices in airway-centered orthodontics
  • Dr. German Ramirez
    Direct mentorship in pediatric airway orthodontics
  • ALF · Healthy Start · Myobrace · Myo Munchee
    Certified provider across pediatric airway and myofunctional appliance systems
  • Dr. Felix Liao · Holistic Mouth Solutions
    Certified AMD (Airway Mouth Doctor) · Start Thriving Appliance®
  • Dr. Theodore Belfor · Homeoblock™
    Certified provider · trained directly with the inventor
  • Vivos Therapeutics
    Certified Vivos DNA system provider
Ready to breathe better?

If your airway is the
root cause…
Let’s fix it — for good.

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What our patients say

★★★★★
“My son’s tonsils were Grade 3 and his pediatrician wanted a surgical referral. After 4 laser sessions with Dr. Haller, they’re barely visible. No surgery, no hospital, no recovery time.”
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Maria T.
Tonsil Laser Treatment · Parent
★★★★★
“I tried CPAP for two years and couldn’t tolerate it. Dr. Haller made me a custom oral appliance and I sleep through the night for the first time in a decade.”
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Robert M.
Sleep Apnea · Oral Appliance
★★★★★
“My infant had a posterior tongue tie nobody else caught. The CO2 laser release took 15 minutes and transformed her ability to nurse. Dr. Haller literally changed our lives.”
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Jennifer K.
Infant Tongue Tie · Mother

Recommended Reading

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
James Nestor
How the way we breathe affects our health — and how to fix it.
Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic
Sandra Kahn & Paul R. Ehrlich
Why modern jaws are smaller, why crowded teeth happen, and how it affects whole-body health.
Sleep-Wrecked Kids
Sharon Moore
How airway and sleep problems show up as behavior, attention, and learning issues in children — and what parents can do about it.
GASP: Airway Health in the 21st Century
Howard Hindin & Michael Gelb
A landmark book on airway health, sleep, and the connection between breathing and overall wellness.
Six-Foot Tiger, Three-Foot Cage
Dr. Felix Liao
How an underdeveloped jaw is the hidden cause of sleep apnea, TMJ, and chronic pain.
Licensed to Thrive
Dr. Felix Liao, DDS
Dr. Liao’s framework on Holistic Mouth Solutions and how the mouth shapes whole-body health.
Your Child’s Best Face
Dr. Felix Liao, DDS
How to nurture top health and natural glow in children — through airway, jaw, and facial development.
Tongue-Tied
Richard Baxter, DMD, MS
How a tied tongue impacts breastfeeding, speech, sleep, dental health, and more.
Baby-Led Weaning
Gill Rapley & Tracey Murkett
Letting babies feed themselves with whole foods — supporting jaw and oral muscle development from the start.
The Very Stuffy Nose
Kelly Richardson
A children’s book about a child who can’t breathe through her nose — an approachable way to introduce mouth breathing to kids.
Epigenetic Orthodontics in Adults
Dr. G. Dave Singh & Dr. James A. Krumholtz
The foundational text on adult epigenetic expansion — the science and clinical practice behind reshaping the adult palate without surgery.
The ALF Approach: Changing the Face of Orthodontics
Dr. Tasha Turzo-Moore, DO
A guide to the Advanced Light Force (ALF) appliance — a gentle, wire-based system for arch development and airway expansion in children and adults.