Orthotropics, Integrative vs. Traditional Dentistry & Curing Sleep Apnea | Ariana Ebrahimian, DDS

EPISODE 6 | I thought I knew a lot about oral hygiene since I’ve asked my own dentists different questions over the past ~35 years…but I was wrong! In my conversation with Ariana Ebrahimian, DDS, I learned sooooo much—and I know you will, too! Dr. Ariana and I discuss everything from orthotropics to sleep apnea to snoring to the best floss + toothpaste to how to get a more restful sleep each night. You definitely do not want to miss this one! Enjoy!!

EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/dentist

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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:

• 3:44 – How oral health can influence your overall health
• 5:40 – Integrative dentistry vs. traditional dentistry
• 7:24 – How Dr. Ariana got into integrative dentistry
• 9:05 – The role your facial and jaw structure plays into issues like sleep apnea and snoring
• 10:20 – Why sleep apnea is soooo dangerous and should be taken seriously
• 11:16 – What we can do for young children so that they can avoid sleep apnea/snoring issues later in life
• 12:32 – If you’re a snorer or you know a snorer, this is what you should start doing today
• 15:20 – How to find a dentist specializing in orthotropics, an approach to facial growth guidance and preservation of airway space in young children
• 16:47 – Do breathing strips and other at-home remedies actually work for sleep apnea and snoring?
• 18:40 – Things Dr. Ariana wishes traditional dentistry did better
• 20:02 – If you experience even a tiny bit of bleeding in your mouth, this is what it means… [hint: it’s NOT good]
• 23:50 – Silver amalgams: to remove, or not to remove?
• 25:21 – What if you can’t afford to have your silver amalgams removed?
• 26:12 – Myths we still believe about oral hygiene and dental care
• 28:14 – Is the carbonation in seltzer water bad for your teeth, or is that a myth?
• 31:05 – Fluoride: Is it okay to drink fluoridated water? Should we be using toothpaste with fluoride in it?
• 34:49 – The lowdown on brushing and flossing, including Dr. Ariana’s recs for the most effective floss and toothpaste!
• 38:07 – The weird thing you’ve probably never tried that can improve your sleep quality and help you get sick less often!
• 41:58 – The absolute worst thing you can do for your teeth

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

• Dr. Ariana’s website
• Click here to find a dentist near you who specializes in orthotropics
• Cocofloss—my new fave!
• Dentalcidin toothpaste [you can also buy it on Amazon]
• 1-inch tape for sensitive skin
• Dr. Robert Lustig, MD, gives a lecture: “Sugar: The Bitter Truth”
• Dr. Robert Lustig’s books on Amazon
• “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here
• Click here to lose 5-50 pounds for the LAST time through sustainable habit change + mindset shifts so you can start living your BEST life as the trimmest, healthiest, most confident, most energized version of yourself!
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• Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com
• Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)