#012 -  The BRUTAL Reason You’re Grinding Your Teeth Every Night! 😱🦷
Mind Your Mouth9 Jun 2025

#012 - The BRUTAL Reason You’re Grinding Your Teeth Every Night! 😱🦷

Want to achieve optimal health from the inside out? Discover the

holistic dental approach that transforms your oral health and overall

well-being. Get expert care from the team at Casuarina Dental—book your

consultation today at https://casuarinadental.com.au/ and take the first

step toward a healthier future!

In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, Dr. Maria Florou and guest Alex

uncover why snoring is more than just noise it’s often a sign of

obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). With nearly 1 billion people affected

globally, they reveal why GPs often miss it and how oral health can

offer early clues. Tune in to discover the real risks of OSA and simple

lifestyle shifts that can transform your sleep.

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https://www.youtube.com/@casuarinadentalfamilyandho1796


Follow Dr. Alex:

https://www.instagram.com/dr.alexmcdonald/


The ultimate oral health stack Dr.Maria recommends:

Water Flosser: https://geni.us/A3oaH

Xylitol gum: https://geni.us/yxuB

Sonic Tooth brush: https://geni.us/ejM6z9h

Rebounder/ mini trampoline : https://geni.us/QoSBc

Tongue scraper: https://geni.us/QoSBc

Aus Infra Red Sauna: https://hyperwellbeing.com.au/product-category/premium-full-spectrum-infrared-saunas/?ref=291

US Infra red sauna: https://sunhome.pxf.io/gOXNLB


Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:14 - Welcome Back, Alex

00:01:24 - Statistics on Sleep Apnea

00:02:07 - Health Concerns Related to Snoring

00:02:27 - Impact of Snoring on Bed Partners

00:02:48 - Health Risks of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

00:03:14 - Dental Examination for Snoring and Sleep Apnea

00:03:27 - Dentists as Gatekeepers of the Airway

00:11:32 - Follow-Up Questions for Snoring Patients

00:12:25 - Body's Adaptation to Breathing Struggles

00:12:59 - Current Treatments for Sleep Apnea

00:13:18 - Types of Sleep Apnea and Treatment Options

00:30:38 - Importance of Six Pillars of Health

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