The Most Overlooked Anti-Aging Secret Is Your Mouth w/ Dr. Leedia Riman

If you’ve ever woken up exhausted after a full night’s sleep, noticed your gums bleeding when you floss, or wondered whether you really need veneers, this episode is for you. Integrative dentist Dr. Leedia Riman is a UCLA-trained dentist and co-founder of a Beverly Hills dental practice. She has spent more than 15 years redefining dentistry as a whole-body practice, connecting oral health to hormones, sleep, the oral microbiome, and how we age. Dr. Riman says teeth are actually the last thing she examines. She stopped seeing cavities as a brushing problem and started seeing them as a symptom of deeper issues: how we breathe, what we eat, how stressed we are, and where we are hormonally. She tells Molly and Emese that “when the mouth is aging quicker than it should be, the body’s aging.” In this episode, they discuss: What Dr. Riman looks at before she ever examines your teeth Mouth breathing, snoring, and sleep apnea, and how they affect oxygen, mood, and aging The oral microbiome, bleeding gums, and the links to gut health, heart disease, and pregnancy outcomes How pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause show up in your mouth Her daily routine of tongue scraping, brushing, and nightly flossing, and why a water flosser doesn’t replace floss Veneers, cosmetic dentistry, and whether you should do them or not Whether you’re a mom trying to get ahead of your kids’ cavities, a woman navigating perimenopause, or simply someone who thought brushing and flossing was the whole story, Dr. Riman shows why caring for your mouth may be one of the most overlooked anti-aging moves you can make. Shop now at Fabletics dot com slash LIPSTICK to get 70–80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Take a quick style quiz and be sure to select LIPSTICK when prompted to unlock this offer. Holiday onesies sell out fast so don’t wait! Again, that's Fabletics dot com slash LIPSTICK for 70–80% off everything as a new VIP. Use code LIPSTICK at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/LIPSTICK — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad Mentioned in the Episode: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/84... 00:00 Introduction 01:43 Why Oral Health Matters 13:48 Dentistry Beyond Teeth 22:50 Oral Microbiome and Bleeding Gums 26:49 Tongue Scraper Basics 27:45 Gum Recession Explained 28:43 Morning vs Night Flossing 30:01 Diet For Strong Teeth 32:20 Hormones And Oral Health 38:48 Responsible Cosmetic Dentistry 45:44 Floss Or Toss Lightning Round Connect with Molly Sims:   / mollybsims     / mollybsims   Recent Purchases: https://shopmy.us/mollysims Blog: https://mollysims.substack.com/ Connect with Emese Gormley:   / emesegormley     / emesegormley   Recent Purchases: https://shopmy.us/emesegormley Blog: https://substack.com/@emeseg Connect with Dr. Leedia Riman:   / drleedia   https://elev8care.com/dr-leedia-riman All Products Mentioned: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/84...