{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The DOC Podcast","title":"Addressing the Neuromuscular Component of Malocclusion, TMD, & Airway (w/Dr. Maryam Motlagh) [Ep.143]","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/cd2b7d7c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4173,"description":"In this episode of the DOC Podcast, I welcome Dr. Mary Motlagh to discuss one of dentistry's most critical yet overlooked issues: why beautiful dental and orthodontic work fails over time, and what we can do to achieve lasting stability.Dr. Motlagh, a restorative dentist with over 25 years of experience, shares her transformative journey from creating stunning cosmetic cases that broke down within years to developing a comprehensive physiologic approach that consistently delivers 15-20 year stability. Through compelling patient stories and clinical insights, she reveals the hidden connections between airway health, TMJ function, neuromuscular balance, and long-term treatment success.This conversation challenges fundamental assumptions in dentistry.  From how we diagnose and treat TMD to the extraction debate, early intervention timing, and what \"evidence-based\" really means. Whether you're an orthodontist frustrated by relapse, a restorative dentist dealing with occlusal breakdown, or any dental professional seeking better outcomes, this episode offers a paradigm shift in how we approach comprehensive care.Timestamps[2:27] Meet Dr. Motlagh[4:43] Why beautiful veneer cases started failing[5:45] Muscles dominate and airway always wins[9:54] Why teeth break at the gum line despite perfect crowns[13:37] Evidence-based dentistry: beyond randomized trials[16:52] Dentists are trained as tooth mechanics, not doctors[22:57] How posture affects occlusion[27:47] Signs and symptoms we miss: scalloped tongue, tinnitus, vertigo[37:15] The 17-year-old who couldn't open her mouth for 2 years[42:57] The extraction and airway debate[48:20] Introduction to MyAligner and the diagnostic phase[49:30] Ultra-low frequency TENS and neuromuscular CR[57:27] Case presentation: correcting facial asymmetry in 40 minutes[1:05:35] Final message: it is essential to screen for TMD and airway issuesNotable Quotes\"We were trained as tooth mechanics and not the doctors of the oral cavity. We learned...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Wf6VIMhB_ulpfJzsJlix0BOF0i4W9yk8xxJ6-5X1Y6E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxOTI3LzE2OTg2/MzExNDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}