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In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, Dr. Maria dives into the often-overlooked aspects of oral health and its impact on overall wellbeing. Joined by Dr. Barrett, a board-certified plastic surgeon, the discussion explores the trend of mouth taping as a method to encourage nose breathing—a practice that can lead to various health benefits. Dr. Barrett shares his personal journey of transitioning from mouth breathing to nose breathing and the advantages he discovered through this change. The episode emphasizes the importance of checking your partner's oral microbiome and how one's oral health can influence another's. Tune in for insights that challenge common myths and provide practical tips for transforming your oral health.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:08 - Mouth Taping: A Trend Explained

00:02:05 - Nose Breathing vs. Mouth Breathing

00:03:31 - Potential Benefits of Mouth Taping

00:04:20 - Caution Against Taping

00:05:06 - Dealing with Tonsil Stones

00:05:39 - Braces Care: DIY Risks

00:07:15 - Brushing Teeth After Coffee: A No-Go

00:09:08 - Transmissible Mouth Bacteria

00:10:14 - Impact of Oral Health on Children