Did you know that 9 out of 10 children show at least 1 symptom of sleep-disordered breathing in their childhood?

Or that mouth breathing at night can lead to lots of issues from inadequate sleep to poor digestion?

There is so much to learn about the functional world of oral health - from pacifier use to oral restrictions, mouth breathing, and the use of sippy cups.

In this episode, Jordan talks with functional dentist Dr. Molly Hayes about everything moms need to know about holistic oral health.

Tune in to this episode to learn:

How pregnancy and breastfeeding affect mom’s oral health
Why dentists discourage the use of sippy cups in children and what alternatives to use instead
When to end pacifier use and how to wean off of them
A functional take on tongue and lip tie issues, and the benefits of orofacial myology
How mouth breathing affects our health and what we can do if we or our children are struggling with this
Why fluoride may not be the best option

Want to dig deeper into this topic? Check out the links mentioned in this episode:

Dr Molly's website
Dr. Molly's IG: @drmollyhayes
Breath by James Nestor
Crunchi (Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)

A Functional Perspective on Oral Health (Ft. Dr. Molly Hayes)