A root cause approach to cavities and dental health with Biological Dental Hygienist and Myofunctional Therapist Alex Clinton

Does your child have cavities? 

Do you notice they often breathe through their mouth or snoring at night?

Dental issues like cavities, crowded teeth and breathing issues seem all too common nowadays. Yet, trying to get to the core of what is causing these issues can be overwhelming. 

Lucky for us, I am diving into all of this with Alex Clinton in this episode. She is a biological dental hygienist, myofunctional therapist and holistic dental coach based in Ontario, Canada. She supports parents in preventing oral health issues including cavities, crowded teeth, mouth breathing and poor sleep.

Alex and I chat about: 

• How to find a holistic or biological dental team 
• Why airway and oral health are so important 
• What food and nutrients might be affecting our dental health 
• Free and doable lifestyle shifts for optimal dental health 
• The importance of breathing 
• Why slowing down and letting go of hustle culture is so essential for our health
• Signs of airway issues to look for in our children 
• The epidemic of cavities and what we can do about it 
• The importance of preconception care for offspring’s’ teeth 
• The impact of detox pathways on health and how to support these 

After practicing in British Columbia for 10 years, Alex returned to Ontario to continue studying and building her practice Functional Oral Health. She created this to provide individuals and professionals with the resources and tools all under one roof.

Alexandra realized early on in her career that many patients were feeling discouraged by standard recommendations and wanted to know how their oral health might be impacting their overall health. She then proceeded to train with some of the best airway and myofunctional therapists on the planet and was able to bring these perspectives to the practice. This allowed her to help many patients of all ages understand how these factors impact the growth and development of the oral complex, including their impact on airway, breathing, chewing, speech, orthodontic development, and sleep issues.

Alexandra enjoys teaching healthcare professionals how to integrate breathing and myofunctional therapy programs, including biological dentistry techniques, into their current dental or health care practices.

Episode Links:

• Say hi to Alex on Instagram
• Check out her website Functional Oral Health 
• Come say hello to me over on Instagram 
• Grab a copy of my book, The Motherhood Reset

Resources and recommendations from Alex: 

• The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology website 
• The Weston Price Foundation
• Breathe by James Nestor 
• Oxygen Advantage 
• GASP! Airway Heath - The Hidden Path to Wellness by Dr. Michael Gleb & Dr. Howard Hindin
• It's All in Your Mouth by Dr. Dominik Nischwitz
• Tongue-Tied by Richard Baxter
• Breathe, Sleep, Thrive by Dr. Shereen Lim
• The Dental Diet by Dr. Steven Lin
• Nourishing Traditions By: Sally Fallon
• Detox Rejuvenation
• Boka, Earthpaste and Tanit toothpaste
• X-Lear nasal spray 
• Vivo running shoes
• Dr Seb on Instagram 

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