Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/lneniko Thinking of dentistry as only “teeth and gums” completely misses how profoundly the mouth influences sleep… In this LIFE Network replay, my dentist, Dr. Eniko Loud, and I explore what truly holistic, bioesthetic dentistry looks like—and why the mouth cannot be treated separately from the rest of the body. In this conversation, we cover: - Bioesthetic dentistry—why restoring natural bite alignment and force distribution matters for the skull, jaw, and nervous system. - Tongue posture and myofunctional therapy—how tongue placement on the palate influences swallowing, breathing, facial structure, and vagus nerve signaling. - The oral microbiome and systemic health—why gum bacteria and inflammation intersect with cardiovascular and neurodegenerative risk. - Bite alignment and nervous system regulation—what jaw position influences comfort, vagal tone, and overall physiological balance. - Common dental care mistakes—why brushing technique, duration, toothbrush angle, and replacement frequency matter more than most people realize. We also discuss the care my family and I have been receiving from the Whole Health Dentistry team in Scottsdale, Arizona—including appliance therapy, frequent early adjustments, and the role of jaw balance in correcting long-standing imbalances. LIFE Network: https://joinlifenetwork.com Ben Greenfield Life Website: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/ Ben Greenfield Life Podcast: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/ Ben Greenfield Books: https://shopbengreenfieldlife.com/collections/books Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bengreenfieldfitness/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BGFitness X https://twitter.com/bengreenfield TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bengreenfield 00:00 "Functional Dentistry Insights Explored" 06:20 "Jaw Stability and Bite Reconstruction" 07:55 "Myotherapy Basics and Online Sessions" 10:51 Tongue Tie & Treatment Basics 15:09 "Ayurveda Transforming Dental Health" 17:58 Dairy, Iron, Nutrition, Oral Health 20:31 Gum Disease & Bacteria Management 24:13 "Achieving a Balanced Bite" 28:29 "Misdiagnosed Gut Issues Explained" 31:30 "Teeth Care Mistakes & Tech" 35:34 Plaque Buildup Explained 37:07 "C-Shape Flossing Technique" 40:21 Tongue Scraping for Oral Health 42:14 "Benefits of Tongue Scraping" 47:44 Tongue, Bite, and Nerve Alignment 51:41 "Affiliate Disclosure and Philosophy"