If Your Mouth Could Talk

What if crooked teeth, poor sleep, ADHD, and chronic stress all trace back to one overlooked system? In this powerful episode of If Your Mouth Could Talk, Dr. Bahar Esmaili sits down with mother–daughter duo Dr. Linda Dean and Dr. Crystal Dean to unpack how airway, nervous system regulation, birth trauma, and craniofacial development shape lifelong health. Together, they challenge mainstream denti...

What if the key to anxiety, ADHD, sleep struggles, and even how we breathe lies in reflexes most of us don't know we still have? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Bahar Esmaili sits down with Pamela Curlee — co-founder of the MNRI® Method — to explore how unintegrated primitive reflexes shape everything from childhood development to adult trauma responses. Pamela shares insights from 30+ years wo...

So many of us are surviving — not truly living — because our bodies are stuck in stress mode. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Bahar Esmaili and Dr. Hassan Habib explore how chronic stress, trauma, and structural imbalances disrupt the vagus nerve — the body's key to regulation, healing, and resilience. Dr. Habib shares his own transformation from illness and burnout to health, and breaks down h...

What happens when trauma collides with hidden brain injuries? In this episode of If Your Mouth Could Talk, Dr. Bahar Esmaili sits down with Ryan, whose life was upended after discovering a friend's overdose. That emotional shock, layered on years of undiagnosed concussions, triggered crippling anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and dizziness. Ryan opens up about his journey from rock bottom to re...

This eye-opening conversation between Dr. Esmaili and physical therapist Cynthia Stein will change the way you think about head injuries, orthodontics, and cranial development. Together, they unpack the cumulative effects of birth trauma, concussions, and structural misalignments on brain function, behavior, and sleep. From the role of the sphenoid bone in eye tracking to the importance of nasal r...

Ever wondered why your child struggles with focus, behavior, or even breathing—but checks every box at the doctor's office? Let's break it down. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Bahar Esmaili sits down with renowned speech-language pathologist Laura Walls to uncover how early movement patterns, primitive reflexes, and sensory integration lay the foundation for a child's growth. They reveal how a...

Ever wondered why breathing or sleep issues feel so hard to overcome? Today's conversation with Dr. RJ Gyllenhaal dives deep into the crucial role of the atlas bone, the often-overlooked connection between your mouth and neck, and how they influence your autonomic nervous system, digestion, and overall well-being. Discover how misalignments can lead to a cascade of postural and neurological issues...

What if the real reason you're exhausted, in pain, and struggling to lose weight has nothing to do with willpower—and everything to do with your airway? Janice Craig thought she was just dealing with obesity and fatigue… until a photo, a hike, and a chance dental visit unraveled a hidden chain of dysfunction affecting her entire body. From misdiagnosed pain to sleep apnea and a life-changing disco...

Imagine struggling with exhaustion so deep that no amount of sleep can fix it. That was Ryan's reality for over a decade—until he uncovered the hidden root causes of his chronic illness. Dr. Ryan is one of Dr. Bahar's patients and he graciously shared his story on the podcast today. From being a touring musician with relentless fatigue to becoming a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, Ry...

What if the root cause of chronic health struggles wasn't where you thought? Steven McKay spent nearly a decade searching for answers—navigating endless treatments, medications, and dead ends. His journey led him across the world to uncover a critical piece of the puzzle: the connection between dental structure, neurology, and full-body alignment. In this episode, Dr. Bahar and Steven break down h...

In this episode, Dr. Bahar Esmaili brings back last week's guest for a continuation of their conversation. Steven McKay is someone who has experienced a dramatic health transformation. After a routine surgery led to a cascade of debilitating symptoms, including chronic pain, sleep issues, digestive problems, and neurological challenges, this individual embarked on an intense journey to heal. Throu...

In this enlightening episode of "The Every Dentist Podcast," Dr. Bahar Esmaili sits down with Steven McKay, a patient whose journey from struggling with chronic health issues to discovering the interconnectedness of teeth, the cervical spine, and cranial health offers profound insights. Steven shares his story, from his childhood experiences with orthodontics and the subsequent health changes he f...

Join Dr. Bahar on If Your Mouth Could Talk as she sits down with Josh Clark—once a network engineer and PhD student, now a self-taught health expert through necessity. After a routine hip surgery led to a cascade of debilitating health issues, Josh spent over $100,000 and thousands of hours researching his own recovery. In this episode, he shares his insights on breathing, neurology, dentistry, an...

In this episode, Dr. Bahar sits down with Dr. Craig to explore the fascinating link between dentistry, chiropractic care, and whole-body health. They discuss how airway health, sinus function, and the movement of cerebrospinal fluid impact overall well-being. Through their journey of working together, they uncover how the alignment of the sacrum and occiput plays a critical role in breathing, slee...

Join Dr. Bahar Esmaili, host of If Your Mouth Could Talk, in a compelling conversation with Kirk Huntsman, CEO of Vivos Therapeutics. Together, they explore innovative approaches to tackling sleep and breathing disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea. This episode dives into the complexities of airway health, the limitations of traditional treatments, and the groundbreaking therapies Vivos is...