"80% 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘴𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘢𝘱𝘯𝘦𝘢."

Dr. Richard Downs and Dr. Shane Smith discuss the importance of sleep and the airway in overall health. They explain how breathing problems, such as sleep apnea, can lead to various health issues and how their respective fields of dentistry and chiropractic can work together to address these problems. They introduce different devices and techniques, such as mouthpieces, nasal breathing, and tongue stimulation, that can help improve sleep and overall health. They emphasize the need for collaboration between healthcare professionals to provide better solutions for patients. In this conversation, Dr. Shane Smith and Dr. Richard Downs discuss the importance of proper breathing and its impact on overall health. They explore the connection between the airway, jaw, nose, and brain, and how breathing through the nose can trigger the parasympathetic nervous system and stimulate nitric oxide production. The doctors also discuss the use of appliances and devices to improve breathing and sleep, such as nighttime retainers and wearable devices for monitoring sleep quality. They introduce new products, including a nasal rinse made from hypochlorous acid and a surface and hand cleaner that is safe and effective for killing bacteria and mold spores. The conversation concludes with a discussion about upcoming events and opportunities for professionals and high achievers to learn more about achieving balance and optimal health.

Takeaways

✅ Breathing problems, such as sleep apnea, can have a significant impact on overall health, leading to conditions like strokes, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

✅ Dentistry and chiropractic can work together to address breathing problems and improve sleep and overall health.

✅ Different devices and techniques, such as mouthpieces, nasal breathing, and tongue stimulation, can help open up the airways and improve breathing.

✅ Proper breathing through the nose can trigger the parasympathetic nervous system and stimulate nitric oxide production, leading to improved overall health.

✅ New products, including a nasal rinse made from hypochlorous acid and a surface and hand cleaner, offer safe and effective solutions for killing bacteria and mold spores.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Passion for Sleep Dentistry and Chiropractic

04:15 Dr. Downs' Discovery and Journey into Sleep Dentistry

11:27 Diagnostic Process and Treatment Options

17:14 The Vitalistic Approach to Health and Collaboration in Healthcare

21:33 Devices and Techniques for Improving Breathing

25:00 The Connection Between Breathing and Overall Health

31:20 Improving Breathing and Sleep Quality with Appliances and Devices

41:36 Introducing New Products for Nasal Health and Hygiene

46:26 Upcoming Events and Opportunities for Achieving Balance and Optimal Health