Doctor Staci Whitman is on a mission to create a cavity-free world. She is the founder of NoPo Kids Dentistry in North Portland, OR where she takes a whole-body, holistic, and functional approach with her patients. Her dentistry and practice philosophy is grounded by science and powered by love.  Doctor Staci attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and initially worked as a general dentist, eventually going back to school, earning her Board-Certification in Pediatric Dentistry from Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU). She is an Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Provider (IFMCP), and has her dual Board Certification in Integrative Biological Dental Medicine (IBDM) and as a Naturopathic Physician (NMD).  She is an Certified International Health and Wellness Coach (CIHC) from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and is currently enrolled in Functional Diagnostics Certification and will begin her Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine next year.  Doctor Staci has always been passionate about children's nutrition and how to improve our food system, as well as sleep and airway health, focusing her research in residency on how to improve airway assessments and diagnostic tools in the pediatric population.  She dreams of a world without cavities and believes in motivating families to join her as a team, keeping their children healthy and thriving with small, manageable daily changes that will not only impact their oral health, but their ability to optimize systemic wellness. In today’s episode we discuss:  The difference between functional dentistry and traditional dentistry.  How and why functional dentistry looks at the body and mouth differently and the root cause approach. The top myths regarding fluoride use. Issues around mouth breathing and how mouth taping can help. How to manage cavities both new and old. Teeth whitening products - the good and the bad. Head on over to YouTube to watch this fascinating episode. This is such a powerful conversation, and we are so grateful to share it with you today. Helpful links and resources: https://www.doctorstaci.com/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/doctorstaci IG: https://www.instagram.com/doctor_staci/ Book: Breathe by James Nester Fygg Toothpaste (Feed your good guys) Use code DRSTACI20 for 20% off the Fygg toothpaste Mouth Tape Special offer:   Free Product Guide with over 300+ of my fave products and substantial discounts --------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to our amazing Sponsor, BiOptimizers BiOptimizers has been helping clients optimize their health since 2004 and continues to research, test and formulate new products.  BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough is a unique formula that will help support over 600 biochemical reactions in the body, including helping you get a better night's sleep.  Plus, they have dozens of other products to support your individual needs. Head over to bioptimizers.com/theartoflivingwell to check out their high quality products and use promo code THEART10 during checkout to save 10%. ----------------------------------------------------------- Missed Marnie's Book launch? Come to her author talk on May 6th from 7-8 PM at the Sabes Center in Minneapolis. She will be talking about her memoir, My Song, Unleashed, and cultivating a blanced life, with previous podcast guest WCCO radio host Jordana Green. This is a free event but registration is required.  ----------------------------------------------------------- Ask us a question/make a recommentation We'd love to hear from you! Click here to share your feedback and suggestions. ----------------------------------------------------------- Sign-up for your 15 minute Health Transformation Audit - Click here. ----------------------------------------------------------- Need more protein in your day? Check out these amazing, high quality products from Kion, esp