Treating People, Not Just Teeth: A Physiologic Approach to Dentistry (w/Drs. Hindin & Meyer)[Ep.144]

Episode Description:

Join me for an in-depth conversation with husband-and-wife dental team Drs. Jeffrey Hindin and Jill Meyer, who are pioneering a whole-health approach to dentistry that addresses the root causes of disease rather than just treating symptoms.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Building an etiology-focused practice that treats underlying causes, not just symptoms

• Early orthodontic intervention and airway-focused care in children

• The significant overlap between TMD and sleep-disordered breathing

• Heart rate variability (HRV) and objective physiologic measurements in treatment

• Oral appliances for athletic performance enhancement

• Common signs of sleep disorders in children and adults

• Navigating resistance from traditional orthodontic approaches

• The future of sleep medicine, including emerging pharmacological treatments

Key Takeaways:

• Early intervention in children can prevent the need for invasive treatments and sleep appliances in adulthood
• Mouth breathing is a critical early indicator of sleep-disordered breathing and should not be dismissed
• The airway affects the autonomic nervous system, impacting everything from athletic performance to mental health
• Depression and anxiety are the #1 comorbidities associated with sleep-related breathing disorders
• Orthodontists are uniquely positioned to prevent adult TMD and sleep issues through early treatment
• Treatment should focus on normalizing anatomy and addressing root causes, not just straightening teeth

Resources Mentioned:

• Hindin Center: https://hindincenter.com/
• American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry: https://aapmd.org/
• AAPMD Collaboration Cures Meeting: May 15-16 in Pittsburgh

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