28 Reasons to Nose Breathe Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne

Welcome back to another episode of Ask The Dentist. I’m Dr. B, and today I am going to explore the often-overlooked benefits of nose breathing. In referencing “28 Reasons To Nose Breathe,” I will delve into how nose breathing supports blood flow, immune function, and even cools the brain. Reflecting on both ancestral and modern perspectives on mouth breathing's dental risks, we spotlight the multitude of health improvements linked to nose breathing. In this episode I’ll discuss the 28 reasons to breathe through your nose, plus one, for a healthier life. 

Topics Discussed:

06:42 - #1 The nose warms the incoming air to the optimal temperature for the lungs

08:28 - #2 Nose breathing moisturizes the incoming air 

10:07 - #3 The hairs and membranes of the nose filter the air during inhalation 

12:54 - #4 Movement of air through the nose keeps the environment around the auditory tubes free from stagnating debris

14:40 - #5 Nose breathing triggers the release of antibacterial molecules helping to clean the incoming air

15:44 - #6 Air coming in through the nose stimulates the release of odiferous molecules

18:26 - #7 Nose breathing sensitizers us to the quality of the air 

19:01 - #8 Nose breathing increases our sense of smell, linking it to the limbic system

20:00 - #9 Nose breathing brings air into the sphenoid sinuses to cool the pituitary gland and help regulate body temperature

21:28 - #10 Breathing through the nose keeps the nasal passages open

22:23 - #11 Having a clear nasal passage allows light to reach the pituitary gland through the sphenoid sinus to help regulate sleeping patterns

23:39 - #12 Nose breathing activates movement at several head and neck joints

25:33 - #13 Breathing through the nose lightens the head and lessens the chance of sinus infections

26:50 - #14 In children, breathing through the nose helps to form the sinuses by activating their growth with the movement of air 

28:27 - #15 Nose breathing moves the air to pass along the nasal septum

32:16 - #16 Nose breathing allows the excess tears to have a clear passageway for drainage

33:05 - #17 Nose breathing facilitates the production of nitric oxide and sterilizes the air in the sinuses on the way to the lungs

34:08 - #18 Nose breathing reduces the volume of carbon dioxide released during exhalation

37:33 - #19 Nose breathing adds a huge reservoir of sensation to tap into and to deepen your connection to yourself

38:38 - #20 Breathing through the nose allows air to pass by the structures that mark the center of the head

39:34 - #21 Nose breathing facilitates a deep meditation

40:55 - #22 Nose breathing reduces anxiety

41:19 - #23 Nose breathing reduces snoring

42:49 - #24 Nose breathing activates the production of amino globulins to strengthen the immune system

43:30 - #25 Nose breathing helps increase the fluctuation of the cerebrospinal fluid

44:24 - #26 Air must contact olfactory nerves to stimulate your brain

45:26 - #27 Breathing through your mouth causes the tissues in your nose and other airways to swell and become congested, making it more difficult to breathe 

47:31 - #28 Breathing through the mouth tends to inflate only the upper lobes of the lungs

50:10 - Additional practices to help improve breathing

52:46 - Mouth breathers are more prone to cavities, gum disease, bad breath, and overall poor oral health


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