EPISODE 6 | I thought I knew a lot about oral hygiene since I've asked my own dentists different questions over the past ~35 years...but I was wrong! In my conversation with Ariana Ebrahimian, DDS, I learned sooooo much—and I know you will, too! Dr. Ariana and I discuss everything from orthotropics to sleep apnea to snoring to the best floss + toothpaste to how to get a more restful sleep each night. You definitely do not want to miss this one! Enjoy!!

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

3:44 - How oral health can influence your overall health

5:40 - Integrative dentistry vs. traditional dentistry

7:24 - How Dr. Ariana got into integrative dentistry

9:05 - The role your facial and jaw structure plays into issues like sleep apnea and snoring

10:20 - Why sleep apnea is soooo dangerous and should be taken seriously

11:16 - What we can do for young children so that they can avoid sleep apnea/snoring issues later in life

12:32 - If you're a snorer or you know a snorer, this is what you should start doing today

15:20 - How to find a dentist specializing in orthotropics, an approach to facial growth guidance and preservation of airway space in young children

16:47 - Do breathing strips and other at-home remedies actually work for sleep apnea and snoring?

18:40 - Things Dr. Ariana wishes traditional dentistry did better

20:02 - If you experience even a tiny bit of bleeding in your mouth, this is what it means... [hint: it's NOT good]

23:50 - Silver amalgams: to remove, or not to remove?

25:21 - What if you can't afford to have your silver amalgams removed?

26:12 - Myths we still believe about oral hygiene and dental care

28:14 - Is the carbonation in seltzer water bad for your teeth, or is that a myth?

31:05 - Fluoride: Is it okay to drink fluoridated water? Should we be using toothpaste with fluoride in it?

34:49 - The lowdown on brushing and flossing, including Dr. Ariana's recs for the most effective floss and toothpaste!

38:07 - The weird thing you've probably never tried that can improve your sleep quality and help you get sick less often!

41:58 - The absolute worst thing you can do for your teeth

 

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Dr. Ariana's website 

Click here to find a dentist near you who specializes in orthotropics

Cocofloss—my new fave!

Dentalcidin toothpaste [you can also buy it on Amazon]

1-inch tape for sensitive skin

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Dr. Robert Lustig's books on Amazon

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