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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 what you can do...

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 and jaw tension...

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 every stage of life....