More Than Teeth
More Than Teeth
Podcast Description
Where true health transformation begins in the mouth. Join Dr. Michael Bennett, DDS, PhD, and Cathy Bennett as they explore the powerful connection between oral health and overall well-being. From sleep and airway disorders to nutrition and systemic disease, this podcast uncovers the hidden links that traditional medicine often overlooks. Designed for healthcare professionals and patients alike, More Than Teeth is your gateway to understanding how the mouth plays a critical role in total body health.
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The podcast focuses on multiple interconnected health topics including sleep health, nutrition, airway management, and chronic conditions such as sleep apnea and TMJ disorders. Episodes provide valuable discussions on patient case studies, the impact of dental health on systemic diseases, and corrective breathing techniques, exemplified in episodes reviewing the connections between undiagnosed sleep apnea and childhood health or migraines and sleep quality.
Where true health transformation begins in the mouth.
Join Dr. Michael Bennett, DDS, PhD, and Cathy Bennett as they explore the powerful connection between oral health and overall well-being. From sleep and airway disorders to nutrition and systemic disease, this podcast uncovers the hidden links that traditional medicine often overlooks. Designed for healthcare professionals and patients alike, More Than Teeth is your gateway to understanding how the mouth plays a critical role in total body health.
From Diagnosis to Hope: Navigating Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
In this episode of ‘The More Than Teeth Podcast,’ Dr. Michael Bennett sits down with Jesse, a patient diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Jesse shares her powerful story of living with EDS, which includes symptoms like joint hypermobility, chronic pain, gastroparesis, sleep apnea, and severe headaches. Jesse reveals how her life improved dramatically through a collaborative approach with various healthcare providers, including Dr. Bennett. Emphasizing the importance of a holistic view in dental and medical treatments, she discusses the life-changing impact of a proper diagnosis and targeted treatment.
00:55 Understanding Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
02:09 Jessie’s Early Symptoms and Diagnosis Journey
04:15 Living with EDS: Daily Struggles
07:57 Finding the Right Medical Support
12:56 Life Improvements and Motherhood with EDS
16:41 Building Better Relationships
17:36 Understanding Hypermobility and Dental Health
18:13 Personal Experiences with Dental Sensitivity
19:51 Systemic Nature of EDS
22:40 Impact of Sleep Apnea on Healing
25:05 The Financial and Emotional Costs of Treatment
27:33 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
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Together, we can move dentistry beyond the chair.
Michael Bennett, DDS, PhD
Board-Certified Dentist | Healthcare Professions Educator
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