The Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast

We see the new year as a new beginning. We set goals and see this year as another chance to eat better, take better care of our bodies and live the life we have always dreamed of.   In this episode, we will discuss the importance of taking care of our oral health and how it can impact our overall well-being. We will explore the connections between our mouth and the rest of our body and how a whole...

Health is your greatest wealth! That is why health is always a priority heading into a new year and the goal is to live healthier. Starting a new year, most of us make resolutions. I found that it did not work so well for me. I make a plan with action steps to take or the days and the weeks just fly by and before you know it it's Christmas again!   My recommendation is as simple as putting YOU and...

Toothaches. Bleeding gums. Bad breath. These are all signs of poor oral health, which can harm your overall health. But can bad teeth kill you? While you won’t die from the pain caused by an abscessed tooth or infected gums, poor oral health can lead to many deadly diseases. Not convinced? Just think of your mouth as the gateway to your body. If you have cavities, decaying teeth or infected gums,...

Today, we're talking about cavities – the #1 preventable childhood disease affecting 90% of adults aged 20 and older. Cavities are caused by bacteria in the mouth that produce acids that attack the teeth and cause demineralization. But the good news is that cavities can be prevented with proper oral hygiene and reduced intake of sugary foods and drinks. And if caught early, cavities can even be re...

The holidays are filled with delicious treats that can cause harm to your teeth if consumed excessively. With the constant family gatherings and rich holiday treats, it’s easy to forget about your oral health. It is important to remember to take care of your teeth during the holidays to avoid any dental issues. In this episode, I will share some tips on protecting your teeth during this festive se...

Have you heard about Apoptosis? Are you aware of this very important function that happens in our bodies at the very cellular level, and the impact it has on your health? Apoptosis is a form of programmed cell death that occurs naturally in our bodies. It helps keep our cells healthy and functioning, allowing them to live longer and work more efficiently. When apoptosis isn’t working properly, it...

In this episode, we talk with a special guest about how to bring more ease and flow into your life. If you're feeling burnt out, stressed, or chaotic, this podcast episode is for you. It takes a complete mindset shift around how we view our health. What if we could shift all of that stress and toxicity out of our lives and create space for optimal health? In this episode, we will learn just that....

My insurance was billed over $150,000.00 for my cancer and it drained my health savings account to pay my deductible and out-of-pocket expenses to treat my cancer. Insurance coverage for dental care is often limited, and typically only covers treating existing issues rather than preventive measures. As a result, many Americans are walking around with an undetected infection in their mouth due to a...

Have you ever really given much thought about your tongue? What is its function? Or where the tongue is resting in your mouth at any given moment?   In this episode, we will talk about the tongue and the importance of ensuring it is correctly postured. Although it seems like a small thing, the position of your tongue at rest really does matter. When it’s not in the ideal position, it can lead to m...

Today we are going to talk about a straw. This is not an ordinary straw that helps us when taking in the fluid to our body. To help me explain this further, I had the privilege of having Jennifer Rooney for today’s podcast. Jennifer has been doing an amazing job with Remastered sleep. She is working with Anders Olmanson, the company’s CEO who came up with a device REMplenish that has helped change...

There are going to be people who listen to me talk about the airway, breathing, mouth health and myofunctional therapy and feel it’s witchery. There is nothing wrong with skepticism, it’s a quality that protects us from harm. But it can also keep us from getting the help we may need and deserve. Though not the most unique message it is not just a bunch of hocus pocus. It can help especially if you...

As we discussed last week, our breath profoundly impacts every area of our life. We start and finish life with a breath. However, there are other basic needs that play a role in keeping us alive and healthy. Without attending to these needs, we cannot focus on anything else. In this episode, we will look closely at the 6 things we need to survive and thrive.   The truth is, that there are only fiv...

Breathing is medicine with no side effects and the way we breathe affects everything. For certain things, we know there is a cycle of time. Everything in nature has a beginning and an end. Self-care and a higher level of awareness begin and end with breathing and should start with how you oxygenate your body, the critical self-talk, the connection you have with yourself, and what you choose to do...

What is your health worth to you?   From a very early age, you're encouraged to ask questions – to your parents, teachers, coaches, mentors, and financial advisors, especially regarding your health. Today I am sharing some things you should know that are not meant to be kept a secret or that some dentists may not want you to know or may not even know themselves. When most people think of going to...

Last week we talked about Myo Munchee, an appliance you can purchase online to help build stronger muscles.  Today we are going to talk about another device that is an innovative dental appliance. This amazing advance in early treatment can save time, money, and lives.   I recently attended a lecture by Dr Marianna Evans, an orthodontist / Periodontist who discussed how we should be looking at our...

What is a Myo Munchee and why would your child need one? Chewing is essential for the growth and development of the jaw, palate, and facial structures in children. Myo Munchee therapy can help people of just about any age who have issues related to underdeveloped oral muscles. It promotes the healthy development of facial muscle strength and encourages nasal breathing. A Myo Munchee device helps y...

Airway dentist? If you’ve ever snored or experienced some other kind of sleep disruption, it could be a sign that your oral health isn’t in good shape. An airway dentist is a specialist that looks for signs that can impact how well – or not – you breathe during sleep. In this episode, we will talk more about this growing field.   Airway dentistry is focused on the structure of the mouth, how it im...

Can braces open an airway? The answer is yes, but there are some things you should know about it. First of all, we need to understand that the airway is essential for our survival. It allows us to breathe properly, which is vital for our body's health. In addition, normal well-developed airways assure normal breathing through the nose with your mouth closed. Nasal Breathing is essential because it...

Have you heard about the term airway orthodontics? Knowing more about this topic will help us and our kids as they grow. I am bringing awareness to topics like this one and more that will change the way we look at our kid's health, growth, and development, starting with their mouth and the way they breathe at an earlier age. Identifying mouth breathing and younger people is going to help improve t...

Your child might be suffering from sleep disorder breathing. It can include snoring, difficulty breathing, apnea, and other problems that affect your sleep quality. Even children suffer from this. They grind their teeth at night and even snore due to an airway issue. Again this issue may go unnoticed but has undoubtedly terrible effects not only on the person’s body but also on their quality of li...

Imagine getting up every day full of energy, like you were in your 20s or 30s. Again, what would it be like? What would it be worth to you? What is your health worth to you? Think about it. Your health isn't everything. But without it, everything else is nothing. And yet too many of us are taking it for granted until something goes wrong.   No one wakes up hoping to get a diagnosis with a disease...

We really take our health for granted until something life-changing happens, and our health or the health of a loved one becomes at risk. But if we start now, looking at our body, where we are, how we feel, how we breathe, we can live better lives. We've been told diet, exercise, and a good night's sleep are all keys to a healthy life. But we've been missing a key piece of the trifecta, which is h...

We all have so much going on in our lives, that our busy schedules can be difficult to manage. It causes stress to our bodies which affects our oral health. There are a number of reasons that stress management should be something that you put at the top of your to-do list. Stress not only has psychological effects. It can also have a significant impact on your overall health, which includes your o...

In today’s episode, we will learn more about lifespan versus health span, and how they are connected.  Many of us have heard about lifespan, but we don't know the importance of health span. Lifespan equates to the duration of existence in the body that you have now, health span measures, and a healthy life expectancy.   Health span is a period of life spent in good health free from chronic disease...

 In this episode, we will know some of the important reasons why we don’t feel good and how to deal with it. Melissa Deely is an integrative mind-body health practitioner trained in NLP timeline therapy hypnotherapy. She's dedicated to helping her clients discover the root cause of their health issues. With this, she can help them heal by diagnosing their physical, mental, and emotional bodies. It...