# Episode 57 of the Living Life Well Show:  Functional Dentistry and Sleep w/ Dr Elizabeth Beard, Part 1

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Podcast: [The Living Life Well Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-living-life-well-show-6657027)
Published: 2025-05-30T20:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1288

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Functional Dentistry & Sleep with Dr. Beard Part 1: Welcome to the Living Life Well show! Join Dr. Jon Skelton as he speaks with Dr. Beard, a Functional dentist and sleep medicine provider. In this episode, they cover Dr. Beard's journey into functional dentistry, the importance of proper oral health for overall wellness, the significance of breathing through the nose, and the dangers of mercury amalgam fillings. They also discuss the critical role of jaw development and early orthodontic intervention in children for preventing sleep disorders, highlighting the importance of early dental visits. Stay tuned for the next episode where they delve into managing sleep apnea. Visit livelifewellclinic.com for more information. 00:00 Introduction to Living Life 00:28 Meet Dr. Beard: Functional Dentist and Sleep Medicine Provider 01:05 The Importance of Functional Dentistry 02:14 Oral Health and Gut Health Connection 05:00 Mercury Fillings: Risks and Removal 10:27 Breathing and Sleep: The Role of Dentistry 11:14 Children's Sleep and Jaw Development 17:12 Interventional Orthodontics and Sleep Solutions 20:36 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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