By Dr. Michael Bennett, DDS, PhD If you’ve been treated for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but still wake up tired or have trouble adjusting to your oral appliance, you’re not alone. New research—and years of clinical insight—point to a sneaky culprit that might be sabotaging your sleep: acid reflux. As a dentist specializing in airway health and whole-body healing, I want to share some eye-opening connections between reflux, oral acidity, and sleep-disordered breathing—and wh

And What That Means for Your Health If your dentist starts asking about your sleep habits, snoring, or if you ever wake up feeling tired, don’t be surprised. It’s not a trick question. It’s the future of healthcare. Modern dentistry is about more than teeth—it’s about total health. And sleep is one of the biggest missing pieces in the wellness puzzle. So, Why Does Sleep Matter to Your Dentist? Because we see signs of sleep problems every day in the mouth. From teeth grinding

Have you ever wondered why your baby struggles to latch while breastfeeding or why an older child might have trouble sleeping, speaking, or even chewing properly? It could be something as small yet powerful as a tongue tie. In the latest episode of The More Than Teeth Podcast, Dr. Michael Bennett sits down with Sherri Gunn, a nurse practitioner, lactation consultant, and myofunctional therapist, to explore the life-changing impact of diagnosing and treating tongue ties at eve

As parents, we all want our kids to grow up healthy, confident, and smiling big. But what many families don’t realize is that jaw development, not just genetics, plays a huge role in whether a child will need braces, extractions, or even struggle with sleep and breathing later in life. In the newest episode of The More Than Teeth Podcast, our very own Dr. Michael Bennett breaks down the surprising factors that influence a child's jaw growth… and the simple steps parents can t

Have you ever wondered how your dentist could help you sleep and feel better? In the latest episode of The More Than Teeth Podcast, Dr....

Living with unexplained pain can feel isolating and overwhelming. For Jessie, years of symptoms and misdiagnoses left her searching for...

At our dental office here in Provo, we care about more than just your teeth. In the latest episode of the More Than Teeth  podcast, Dr....

On this episode of the More Than Teeth  podcast, Dr. Michael Bennett welcomes Nate Jones , founder and CEO of Xlear , for an eye-opening...

When you think of a healthy smile, you probably picture straight teeth and fresh breath. But what if we told you that how you breathe...

“Why is it that the only time we floss consistently is the week before a dentist appointment?” Let’s face it…nobody loves  going to the...