If you suffer from headaches, neck, or back pain, then forward head posture may be the culprit. One of the main questions I often get asked in the dental clinic is how to fix forward head posture. It’s important to note that mouth breathing is often the root cause of forward head posture. The body and skeletal system moves muscles and supporting structures to accommodate breathing patterns. When our head posture or jaws are in the incorrect position, an open mouth is often a...

Can a carnivore diet plan help you lose weight or even improve your teeth? Meat-based diet plans are growing in popularity to reverse obesity, but also type-II diabetes and even conditions like auto-immunity. So if you’re looking to start with a carnivore diet plan, where do you get started? Firstly it’s important to understand how a carnivore diet will affect your whole body, and the best place to start is your mouth. Anthropological evidence shows that the ancestral ...

If you experience headaches and migraines then it’s common to also experience jaw pain. A TMJ headache is a type of headache that radiates from the temporomandibular joint. However conditions like jaw pain and temporomandibular dysfunction or TMD can cause chronic head and neck pain that present in headaches. So does jaw pain cause headaches or is it the other way around? If you suffer from headaches and migraines, it can be debilitating and answers can be hard to pinpoint. Some people ...

If you’re looking for treatment for crooked teeth or a misaligned bite then orthodontic specialists may help. For children, orthodontists can help align teeth during developmental periods. For adults orthodontics may be implemented with techniques like Invisalign or lingual braces. Orthodontic specialists can use a variety of techniques and philosophies that apply to treatment they recommend. Recently, advances in technology and understanding of how the developing jaw influ...

PCOS is the most common cause of infertility in women, affecting between 10% and 18% of women of childbearing age. If you suffer from PCOS or infertility, falling pregnant can be a difficult journey. While we have seen links between conditions like gum disease and PCOS, the role of diet and fertility is one that doesn’t get discussed often. Those with a PCOS diagnosis, should you be looking at strategies on how to cure PCOS permanently? What is PCOS? PCOS (Polycystic O...

Is that statement true . . . Can Sleep Apnea kill you? Are you or a loved one struggling with snoring or grinding your teeth while asleep? These symptoms could indicate an issue with your airway function linked to your jaw. The relationship between sleep apnea and sleep bruxism (teeth grinding) isn't clear yet, with various studies unable to conclude whether they are connected or occur independently. People with sleep apnea often suffer from sleep bruxism, and it is hypothesized that our mo...

How Much Sleep Do Kids Need? Parents know, that getting kids to sleep isn’t easy. It's hard to track how much sleep they Need. Uncovering sleep issues is crucial. A quarter of kids suffer sleep problems, potentially affecting their lifelong health and learning. Sleep quantity matters, but so does quality – poor sleep could signal disorders. Sleep troubles may stem from airway and breathing issues, impacting speech and dental health. Watch for these signs: Bedtime resistance, night waking, or ...

Ever considered how your oral health might be indicative of something much bigger? Serious conditions such as heart disease, auto-immune disorders, and even Alzheimer's Dementia may have deeper roots than traditionally recognized - roots that might lie in your oral health. Functional dentistry delves into these connections, probing the root causes of oral diseases. It's not just about your teeth; it's about the community of bacteria dwelling in your mouth, known as the oral microbiome. Over ...

In the world of holistic health, understanding the intertwining of oral wellness and overall developmental health is crucial. Particularly, when we talk about speech therapy for kids, it’s essential to appreciate how this intervention is more than just learning to articulate words clearly. It's about bridging the gap between the physical development of the mouth and the child’s ability to engage with the world around them effectively. Ensuring the health and correct development of a child's o...

If you've ever found yourself wondering, "Is there a myofunctional therapist near me?" you're in the right place. Myofunctional therapy, a technique aimed at enhancing tongue posture and nasal breathing, can significantly improve oral and sleep health. Symptoms such as mouth breathing, snoring, and chronic sinus congestion could point to the need for a myofunctional therapist. Renowned myofunctional therapist, Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM, featured as our guest expert today, brings a wealth o...

The vital role of a child's breathing patterns is often underestimated, yet it plays a critical part in their overall development—impacting sleep, educational growth, behavior, and even the physical development of their jaws and face, not to mention their long-term health. Is your child grappling with snoring, attention challenges, ADHD-like symptoms, emotional regulation difficulties, recurrent ear infections, speech or feeding issues, teeth grinding or misalignment, etc.? These common prob...

Did you know that the simple act of mouth breathing in children could be a silent culprit in causing crooked teeth?👄🦷 Today on our show, we explore this pivotal issue and the wide-reaching impact of proper nasal breathing on growth, development, sleep, attention, and even energy levels.👃💤 We're joined by a pioneering mind in the dental world, Dr. Dan Hanson, who not only understands the intricate connections between dental health and breathing but has also innovated with his myofunctional sy...

Have you ever struggled with weight gain or low energy? Insulin resistance might be holding your metabolism back. Long-term blood sugar spikes lead to insulin resistance and are responsible for type II diabetes. However, emerging evidence suggests that low-carbohydrate diets can help manage weight and reduce insulin resistance. We discussed all this and more with Dr. Jessica Turton, who published her PhD in low-carb diets for type I diabetes. Dr. Turton will discuss the dos and don'ts of l...

Parents are beginning to understand that mouth breathing, snoring, and teeth grinding during sleep could pose serious harm to their health. Sleep is a foundation of growth and development and the airway is what keeps that foundation functioning to support the brain. There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that behavioral issues in children often underlie sleep breathing problems. Snoring and mouth breathing can have many causes or associated issues. If your child snores or ...

If you've struggled with digestive issues, weight gain, and low energy then a change in your diet is needed. Could a carnivore diet be an effective weight loss and health tool? Recommendations to eat more fruits and vegetables is a well-known foundation of the food-pyramid for better health. The idea that we reduce red-meat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and salt has also been at the centre of dietary recommendations. Yet, animal-based nutrition was prescribed by Doctors in the early ...

Visit www.drstevenlin.com for this episode and more Lack of chewing and mechanical use of our joints such as the jaw has a lasting impact on our physiology. Human movement is at an all-time low and our children are currently facing both a movement and nature deficiency, with physical, mental and environmental consequences. Movement is a part of a child’s growth and development. The good news is, while the problem feels massive, the solution is quite simple…and fun. This week I'm interviewing...

Visit www.drstevenlin.com for this episode and more If your child struggles with sleep breathing then it’s important to understand why. If there is one topic we should all be talking about more regularly, is how are our kids breathing. A quick assessment may ask how they are they breathing during the day? How does this compare to when they are sleeping? Do they sleep with their Mouth open? Does your child snore? These questions need to be on every parent's lips, but the issue is that once we...

Visit www.drstevenlin.com for this episode and more Insulin resistance increases your risk for developing pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, and is now known to underlie many other chronic diseases. Gum disease is a classic example of a condition that worsens with insulin resistance. Low carbohydrate diets can be one approach to reduce the body’s release of insulin. Insulin is an endocrine hormone that responds to your diet, so understanding the connection between what you eat and your risk o...

Visit www.drstevenlin.com for this episode and more Menstruation gingivitis is when your gums become inflamed before your period starts. It’s common for patients to complain of bleeding gums and tooth pain before and after their period. What does it all mean? The mouth shows us interesting warning signs of deeper issues in the body. Bleeding gums are known to be connected to shifts in sex hormones. If you check yourself for any of the following symptoms, you could have a hormone issue: ·&nbs...

Visit www.drstevenlin.com for this episode and more Often the healing process can be more of a mental battle than a physical one. If your health is holding you back, are you suffering the impact of the toll it takes on your energy and mind? Today brain disorders like ADHD, anxiety, depression and autism are on the rise. How can lifestyle factors improve our health and mental wellbeing? Where does mindset fit into our health model, and what can we do to sharpen our brain for longer, bet...