The Wellness Mama Podcast
The Wellness Mama Podcast is a weekly series covering the topics of holistic health, real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, parenting, motherhood, and other health tips to give you actionable solutions to improve your family’s life! Brought to you by Katie Wells of WellnessMama.com
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Raising Cavity-Free Kids: A Holistic Approach to Children’s Oral Health With Dr. Leedia Riman
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Katie Wells/Dr. Leedia Riman
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Episode 1020
Episode Highlights With Leedia
- Why sugar isn’t the only problem when it comes to kids' oral health and it isn’t even the main thing
- It's the microbiome, not the sugar, and what to know about this in kids
- The things that are just as bad as sugar for our kids' teeth
- Safe forms of toothbrushes and oral care for babies and kids
- How to reverse early dental cavities
- The one most important thing she would tell new moms (hint: it’s about breathing)
- Breastfeeding is the first orthodontic treatment
- What it means if your baby or child is grinding their teeth and what to do about it
- Signs to pay attention to early on for kids that are related to mouth breathing and airway obstruction
- What the proper position for the tongue is and what to do if yours isn’t naturally there
- Her top tips for parents and special tips for teens
- What to know about ADD and ADHD medications, related concerns, and a lesser-known possible dental link. Check for mouth breathing. The symptoms are often similar.
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