About this episode
I have sleep apnea. I also had major jaw surgery at 15. Are they connected? If I had a Magic 8 Ball, it would likely say, "All signs point to Yes". And so would one pioneer in holistic dentistry by the name of Dr. Claire Stagg. Through my personal journey of trauma and jaw surgery, we highlight the limitations of conventional solutions like CPAP and oral appliances, underscoring the need for a comprehensive, whole-body approach. Dr. Stagg shares invaluable insights into the interconnectedness of our body's systems, focusing on non-surgical solutions for TMJ, clenching, grinding, sleep apnea, and airway disorders. This is about building your symphony of specialists who focus on the root cause, not just the diagnosis. It's the conversation I wish my parents and I had over 35 years ago when I sat in the dentist's chair. Today, I hope it serves as a guide for anyone struggling to find answers. And for parents, let it offer a new kind of hope for your kids to leave you better informed when it comes to your dental health and overall well-being. Grab a copy of Dr. Stagg's book, "Smile: It's All Connected" Hardcover: https://amzn.to/3XLYm9X (Amazon) Share storytime about proper dental health with her children's book "Captain IFBI" https://amzn.to/4cipP7l (Amazon) Get the Daily Dental Protocol Checklist. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Y4V5mXB CONNECT WITH DR STAGG https://healthconnectionsdentistry.com/ https://www.instagram.com/SmileProDentist https://www.facebook.com/SmileProDentist HEALING IN YOUR HANDS. HAVENING WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.facebook.com/HIListicallySpeaking/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/hugitoutcollective/ https://x.c