The Bulletproof Hygiene Podcast Episode 138
Title: Time To Shut Our Mouths!
HOSTS: Charissa Wood, RDH
DESCRIPTION
In this episode, Charissa Wood discusses the topic of mouth breathing and its impact on oral health. Charissa provides visual signs and medical history indicators to identify mouth breathers and offers recommendations for treatment, including seeing an ENT or doing a sleep study. She also suggests using nasal strips or mouth tape to improve breathing and discusses the importance of addressing airway issues in orthodontic treatment. Charissa emphasizes the role of dental professionals in raising awareness about mouth breathing and its consequences.
TAKEAWAYS
Mouth breathing can have detrimental effects on oral health and overall well-being.
Visual signs and medical history can help identify mouth breathers.
Patients should be asked about their ability to breathe through their nose.
Referral to an ENT or a sleep study may be necessary for further evaluation and treatment.
Nasal strips or mouth tape can be used to improve breathing.
Addressing airway issues is important in orthodontic treatment.
Dental professionals play a crucial role in raising awareness about mouth breathing and its consequences.
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction and Summit Announcement
03:40 - Defining Mouth Breathing and Its Causes
06:26 - The Negative Effects of Mouth Breathing
08:22 - Visual Signs and Medical History Indicators of Mouth Breathers
10:15 - Identifying Mouth Breathers through Dental Examinations
12:18 - Asking Questions to Assess Airway Issues
17:33 - Recommendations for Further Evaluation and Treatment
19:43 - The Role of Dental Professionals in Raising Awareness
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