Dentists might be the most important person in a sleep health journey — and most people have no idea.

In this episode of the Word of Mouth Podcast, Jeff sits down with Dr. Mark Musso of Musso Family Dentistry in Garland, Texas — a 32-year dental veteran who has spent the last 16 years transforming his practice around airway, sleep disorders, and TMJ. Dr. Musso breaks down why sleep dentistry is one of the most underserved and misunderstood fields in all of healthcare, what dentists and parents need to start looking for, and why solving a "medical problem with a dental solution" requires a whole new kind of collaboration.

In this episode:
😴 Why snoring, teeth grinding, and mouth breathing aren't normal — they're just common — and the difference could be costing you (or your child) years of quality health
🧒 The surprising signs of sleep disorders in kids — including bed-wetting, ADD/ADHD-like symptoms, and poor focus — that often go misdiagnosed or untreated
👅 How tongue position and nasal breathing are the foundation of proper airway function, and what happens to facial development when they're off
🤝 Why the ENT-dentist-myofunctional therapist collaboration is the "one-two punch" that's changing outcomes for hundreds of patients in Dr. Musso's practice
🦷 How CBCT 3D imaging is reshaping what's possible in airway diagnosis — and why Dr. Musso believes it should be standard of care
The key takeaway? This is a medical problem with a dental solution — and if your dentist isn't looking for it, you might be missing the root cause entirely.

Resources & Contacts Mentioned:

Musso Family Dentistry (Garland, TX) → 972-472-2782 | drmusso@svcglobal.net

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