More Than Teeth

It May Save Your Life but What Will It Do to Your Face? In this episode, Dr. Michael Bennett and Kathy Bennett discuss the significance of quality sleep and proper breathing for overall health. They highlight the body's incredible ability to heal itself with adequate rest and delve into the consequences of conditions like sleep apnea. Through engaging personal stories and historical anecdotes, the...

The Severity of Sleep Apnea with Bryan Ferre In this episode of the podcast, host Dr. Michael Bennett interviews Brian Ferre, a Senior Vice President and Marketing Director at Vivos Therapeutics. Brian shares his personal and professional journey in the field of sleep breathing disorders, highlighting the profound impact it has had on his life. Following the tragic loss of his wife to sleep apnea,...

Interview with Dr. Dave Singh In this episode, host Dr. Michael Bennett welcomes Dr. Dave Singh, a distinguished orthodontist and researcher, to discuss craniofacial development and its impact on airway health. Dr. Singh shares his background, which includes three doctorates in dental medicine, cleft palate formation, and orthodontics. He recounts his journey from general dental practice to settin...

How Does Nutrition Affect Sleep Quality In this podcast episode, Dr. Michael Bennett hosts Chelsea Atkinson, a registered dietitian nutritionist, to discuss the vital role of nutrition in addressing sleep disorders, chronic pain, and overall health. They explore the impact of childhood nutrition on development, the relationship between diet and inflammation, and how proper nutrition can alleviate...

How Can Sleep Be Connected to Mental Problems? In this episode, Dr. Michael Bennett, along with his wife Kathy and friend Natalie, discuss recent tragic events in their community and the potential links to sleep disorders. They explore the impact of sleep quality and quantity on teen depression, anxiety, and overall health. Topics include the influence of altitude on sleep, the consequences of sle...

Can a Good Night Sleep Save Your Life? In this episode, Dr. Michael Bennett hosts Staff Sergeant Josh May, who shares his powerful and emotional story of struggling with severe mental health issues and obstructive sleep apnea. Josh recounts his darkest moments, including his close encounters with suicide, and how disrupted sleep exacerbated his PTSD and other mental health conditions. He explains...

Mom & Dads Should Listen to This! In this episode, Dr. Michael Bennett discusses the transformative impact of addressing sleep and breathing issues in children with guest Natalie, a mother of two. Natalie shares her journey of discovering how poor sleep and breathing were affecting her children's health and academic performance. With Dr. Bennett's guidance, they embarked on a treatment plan th...

Migraines and Poor Quality Sleep. Is there a connection? In this episode, Dr. Michael Bennett delves into the debilitating issue of migraines, which affects millions worldwide. He shares his expertise in treating chronic pain and sleep disorders, emphasizing the vital connection between quality sleep and overall health. Dr. Bennett introduces the BIB DMD acronym—Breathing, Inflammation, Balance, D...

The Health Benefits Of Sleep For Children In this episode, Dr. Michael Bennett discusses the importance of sleep in children's health. He highlights a healthcare crisis among children, identifying conditions like obesity, ADHD, crooked teeth, bedwetting, and aggression as being related to compromised airways and poor sleep habits. Dr. Bennett explores causes of underdeveloped facial structures and...

What is Dr. B.I.B., M.D.? In this episode, Dr. Michael Bennett addresses the pervasive issue of erectile dysfunction and its potential root causes linked to chronic sleep disruptions. He discusses insights from neuroscientist Matthew Walker about the impacts of poor sleep on overall health, including reproductive and digestive systems. Dr. Bennett introduces a successful healthcare model, 'BIB MD,...

Treating Disease By Treating Sleep Issues In this episode, the hosts delve into the critical role sleep plays in our overall health and wellbeing. They discuss how poor sleep quality accelerates aging, increases healthcare costs, and contributes to chronic diseases like diabetes and heart conditions. The conversation highlights the significance of REM and non-REM sleep cycles, the impact of sleep...

How Facial Changes Affect Sleep In this podcast episode, Dr. Michael Bennett, an expert in cranial pain and sleep disorders, delves into the topic of facial underdevelopment and its significant impact on airway spaces, dental alignment, and overall health. Dr. Bennett explores the evolutionary aspects of facial structure, citing historical and contemporary evidence. He discusses the role of geneti...

How Sleep Stages Are Important To Your Health In this episode, Dr. Michael Bennett dives into the incredible healing properties of sleep, emphasizing how essential it is for the human body. He discusses the different stages of sleep, focusing on the importance of stage three non-REM sleep for tissue growth, repair, and overall well-being. Dr. Bennett shares an insightful case study of a patient su...

Link between Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Chronic Disease Host Dr. Michael Bennett, a dentist specializing in airway and sleep disorders, discusses the critical role of sleep in the body's natural healing processes. He explains how poor quality sleep, particularly due to breathing issues like sleep apnea, correlates with chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. The episode d...

Better Breathing, Better Sleep, Better You! Dr. Michael Bennett discusses the significance of proper nasal breathing and its impact on health and quality of life. He explains how the body heals itself during sleep and the benefits of nasal breathing over mouth breathing. Dr. Bennett offers practical tips to improve nasal passages, reduce allergens, and maintain moisture for better breathing. He em...

Unleashing the Healing Power of Sleep In the inaugural episode of their podcast, Dr. Michael Bennett and his wife Kathy discuss the critical role of sleep in overall health and its impact on dental issues. Dr. Bennett shares how his journey from dentistry to specializing in sleep disorders emerged from observing deteriorating oral conditions linked to poor sleep. They emphasize the importance of q...