Integrative Dentistry and Oral Posture for Health Optimization with Dr. Ariana Ebrahimien

When my son was young, he had a variety of chemical sensitivies, food allergies, and crowded teeth. In the process of working with Dr.Ariana Ebrahimien, I learned how changing oral posture and guiding facial growth could double airway size...and as he grew, his face and oral posture changed and he eventually lost ALL food and chemical sensitivies...and has a gorgeous jawline to boot! In this interview, Dr. Ebrahimien and I discuss various aspects of how holistic dentistry and oral posture are powerful tools for optimizing our overall health. Breathing, chewing, and swallowing are the most important movements that humans make!!! Walking is not even as important! We discuss a variety of factors beyond simply brushing and flossing affect our mouth's ecology and briefly touch on topics like fluoride alternatives, jaw strengthening, and lip taping to train nasal breathing. Dr. Ariana Ebrahimien treats patients out of her office in Scott's Valley, California. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Boston College and a degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. She also received specialized training from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI Global), which means she can diagnose and treat issues involving an improper bite, poor oral posture, or a constricted airway. You can learn more about Dr. Ariana at www.functionalsmiles.com and on Instagram at dr.ariana.e.