303: The Hidden Link Between Sleep and Jaw Development | Dr. Blaine Leeds

Ancient Health Podcast

Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Medicine

4.8 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 18 June 2024

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

Did you know that crowded teeth and bedwetting in children could be signs of a bigger issue? In this insightful episode, Courtney Bursich sits down with Dr. Blaine Leeds, a leading expert in airway-focused orthodontics, to uncover the often-overlooked connection between sleep, jaw development, and overall health. Dr. Leeds, a pioneer in his field, has dedicated his career to helping patients breathe better and achieve optimal well-being through innovative techniques. Tune in to discover: The alarming impact of sleep apnea on children's behavior, cognitive function, and oral health How early intervention and palate expansion can prevent future complications and promote proper jaw development The surprising benefits of breastfeeding and a non-soft diet for jaw growth in infants Why tooth extraction for braces is an outdated practice, and the healthier alternative of expanding the jaws Practical tips for adults to address sleep apnea and improve airway space through orthodontic appliances Don't miss this eye-opening discussion that challenges traditional orthodontic approaches and empowers you to be an advocate for your family's health. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between sleep, breathing, and jaw development, and the tools to make informed decisions for a lifetime of well-being. #sleep #children #development #oralhealth #sleepapnea #crowdedteeth #behavioralproblems #bedwetting #expansion #breastfeeding #nonsoftdiet #orthodonticappliances #jawdevelopment #narrowpalate #underdevelopedjaws #healthissues #sleepapnea #ADHD #behavioralproblems #earlyintervention #treatmentoptions #appliances #myofunctionaltherapy #toothextraction #braces #expandingjaws #advocates #airwayspace #sleephealth Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Follow Dr. Chris Motley Instagram Follow Courtney Bursich Instagram Follow Dr. Blaine Leeds Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Website ------ Links: Pre-order Dr. Blaine Leeds book, What Happens When Our Children Don't Sleep? → https://askdrleeds.com/ Check out Tooth Pillow → https://www.toothpillow.com/ ------ Ads: Ready for better sleep, improved energy and faster recoveries? Go to apolloneuro.com/ancienthealth and use code AXE for 15% OFF off your Apollo wearable! Follow @apolloneuro on Instagram!

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0:00.0	Welcome back to the Ancient Health Podcast where we educate you on real health solutions that will
0:08.0	help transform the way you live, feel, and overcome disease naturally. I'm your host Courtney Burcage along with Dr.
0:15.4	Josh Axe and Dr. Chris Motley. We're so happy you've joined us. Let's dive into
0:20.4	today's episode. Hey guys, thanks for tuning in.
0:24.0	You are listening to the Ancient Health Podcast.
0:26.0	Today I'm excited.
0:27.0	We have Dr. Blaine Leeds.
0:29.0	He is a dentist, but he also specializes in sleep,
0:32.0	and he has published a book that we're going to dive deep into about
0:37.4	specifically talking about children's sleep patterns and their development and what that means for their
0:42.1	oral health and their jaw development. their development
0:44.8	super fascinating information you're gonna love this episode and there's probably
0:49.2	more than a few surprising takeaways that you're going to have. So Dr Leeds, thank you so much for
0:55.0	joining us today. So pumped to have you here on the podcast.
0:58.2	Courtney, it is my pleasure and thank you for helping us share the story of, you know, the new story of dentistry and what we can do to help folks.
1:06.0	Yeah, it's great. I mean, we need voices like this in the space because there's a lot of questions around health and why we're experiencing health
1:14.6	problems a lot of people are really interested in getting down to the root
1:17.8	cause but sometimes it's just like opening a can of worms and we're not really
1:21.6	sure you know what, what the actual cascade,
1:25.2	like what started the cascade of events? So I actually want to really just go right into
1:30.1	what your book is all about because there's so much to unpack there.
1:34.0	I was even reading through a little bit of it and I thought I didn't even, I never even would have
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