In this episode of WTFloss, Dr. Esther Pedersen from Love To Smile breaks down what’s fact and what’s hype when it comes to better breathing, deeper sleep, and overall health. Learn when simple at-home tricks like mouth taping can help and when it’s time to see a dentist or sleep doctor.

We’re covering:

✅ The truth about mouth taping and nasal strips — who they work for and when

✅ Signs your snoring could be harming your health (even if it’s “cute”)

✅ How poor sleep affects your teeth, gut health, and hormones

✅ Why airway evaluation should be part of every dental checkup

✅ When a sleep appliance or CPAP might be needed instead of tape

✅ Tips for better breathing, deeper sleep, and long-term health

If you’ve tried mouth taping or want to know if it’s safe for you, this episode is packed with practical advice you can use tonight.

Stay Connected with Love To Smile

📍 Overland Park, KS

10925 Antioch Rd. Ste. 201

📞 913-491-1200

📍 Peculiar, MO

215 N. Main St

📞 816-620-2022

🌐 Website: https://www.love-to-smile.com

📸 Instagram: @lovetosmiledentistry

👍 Facebook: Love to Smile Dentistry

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In this episode of WTFloss, Dr. Esther Peterson breaks down the surprising health and beauty benefits of mouth taping at every age. From infants learning proper growth patterns to teens chasing that “snatched jawline,” and adults looking for deeper sleep and better gut health — this conversation covers it all.

We’re breaking down:

✅ What age you can safely start mouth taping (kids, teens, adults, seniors)

✅ Why parents are using mouth taping to help with growth and development

✅ How it can sharpen your jawline and even reduce a double chin

✅ The connection between mouth taping, clear skin, and quality sleep

✅ When mouth taping works best — and when it doesn’t

✅ The link between nasal breathing, gum health, and gut health

✅ Safer tape options (and what NOT to use)

Whether you’re a parent, a teen, or in your 30s–50s trying to protect your health (and your jawline), this episode will change the way you think about sleep and beauty.

Stay Connected with Love To Smile:

📍 Overland Park, KS

10925 Antioch Rd. Ste. 201

📞 913-491-1200

📍 Peculiar, MO

215 N. Main St

📞 816-620-2022

🌐 Website: https://www.love-to-smile.com

📸 Instagram: @lovetosmiledentistry

👍 Facebook: Love to Smile Dentistry

🎵 TikTok: @tik.tooth.tok

In this episode of WTFloss, Dr. Pedersen sits down with RN Katie Goff from Hideaway Wellness & Aesthetics to talk about the hormone imbalances that most doctors don’t test for — and how one tiny pellet changed everything. From anxiety and fatigue to sleep and cycle regulation, this conversation gets real about what women (and men) are actually dealing with.

We’re breaking down:

✅ Why “normal” lab results can still mean something’s wrong

✅ How hormone therapy helped Katie reclaim her energy and focus

✅ The real connection between mood swings, anemia, and hormone levels

✅ What your PCP might be missing during annual bloodwork

✅ The emotional toll of undiagnosed deficiencies

✅ What hormone pellet therapy is like — and what to expect after

✅ Why this isn’t just about women (men benefit too!)

If you’ve been told “everything looks fine,” but you don’t feel fine, this episode might be exactly what you need to hear.

Stay Connected with Love To Smile:

📍 Overland Park, KS

10925 Antioch Rd. Ste. 201

📞 913-491-1200

📍 Peculiar, MO

215 N. Main St

📞 816-620-2022

🌐 Website: https://www.love-to-smile.com

📸 Instagram: @lovetosmiledentistry

👍 Facebook: Love to Smile Dentistry

🎵 TikTok: @tik.tooth.tok

Visit Hideaway Wellness & Aesthetics:

📍 217 N Main St, Peculiar, MO 64078

📞 (816) 307-7962

📸 Instagram: @hideawaymedicalspa

In this episode of WTFloss, Dr. Pedersen — top Invisalign provider and founder of Love to Smile Dentistry — answers your most pressing dental questions with zero sugarcoating and plenty of real advice. If you’ve ever been unsure about what to do with a cavity, confused about dentures vs. implants, or just want to know if brushing without toothpaste is okay, this one’s for you.

We’re breaking down:

✅ Whether baby teeth cavities really need fixing

✅ What happens to your bone when you pull a tooth

✅ Bridge vs. implant — which lasts longer and why

✅ Why dentures are your last option

✅ How to choose the best brush and toothpaste

✅ What skipping floss is actually doing to your mouth

✅ The deal with laughing gas (spoiler: it’s safe and amazing)

Stay Connected with Love To Smile:

📍 Overland Park, KS

10925 Antioch Rd. Ste. 201

📞 913-491-1200

📍 Peculiar, MO

215 N. Main St

📞 816-620-2022

🌐 Website: https://www.love-to-smile.com

📸 Instagram: @lovetosmiledentistry

👍 Facebook: Love to Smile Dentistry

🎵 TikTok: @tik.tooth.tok

Here’s what we’re covering:

✅ How Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) offers a natural twist on fillers  

✅ Why laser hair removal is now painless and summer-ready  

✅ The risks of synthetic fillers—and how to avoid them  

✅ Micro-needling with radiofrequency for skin texture  

✅ Ally’s journey from patient to aesthetics pro  

Curious about subtle, science-backed ways to refresh your look? Watch now to hear from the pros reshaping the med spa scene!

Stay Connected:

Follow "Love To Smile" for more tips and updates:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovetosmiledentistry  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovetosmiledentistry  

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tik.tooth.tok  

Visit Love To Smile:

Overland Park, KS  

📍 10925 Antioch Rd. Ste. 201, Overland Park, KS 66210  

📞 913-491-1200  

Peculiar, MO  

📍 215 N. Main St, Peculiar, MO 64078  

📞 816-620-2022  

Hideaway Wellness & Aesthetics:  

🌐 https://www.hideawaymedicalspa.com/  

📸 https://www.instagram.com/hideawaymedicalspa/  

0:00 - Welcome to WTFloss  

0:33 - Ally’s Story  

1:24 - Micro-Needling 101  

3:24 - PRP Explained  

8:24 - Laser Hair Removal  

12:17 - Filler Risks  

15:02 - PRP in Action  

16:17 - Visit Hideaway In Peculiar Missouri

Dr. Pedersen, top Invisalign provider and founder of Love to Smile Dentistry in Overland Park, sponsors this discussion as we welcome Lindsay Fetters, RN, the expert behind Hideaway Wellness & Aesthetics, a med spa in Peculiar, Missouri, dedicated to holistic beauty and regenerative treatments.

We’re breaking down:

✅ Why Dentists are leading the way in med spas

✅ How Botox, fillers, and weight loss treatments can enhance health—not just looks

✅ The hidden dangers of overdone aesthetics and how to avoid them

✅ Cutting-edge treatments like Scarlet RF, laser hair removal, and plant-based exosomes

✅ How natural, subtle enhancements are the future of beauty

If you’re tired of the overfilled, frozen look and want to learn how med spas are evolving, this episode is for you!

Stay Up To Date:

Follow "Love To Smile" on social media for additional tips, updates, and exclusive offers:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovetosmiledentistry

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovetosmiledentistry

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tik.tooth.tok

Find a Love To Smile location:

For personalized dental care, reach out to Love To Smile at our convenient locations:

Overland Park, KS

Address: 10925 Antioch Rd. Ste. 201, Overland Park, KS 66210

Phone: 913-491-1200

Peculiar, MO

Address: 215 N. Main St, Peculiar, MO 64078

Phone: 816-620-2022

Hideaway Wellness & Aesthetics Information:

Website: https://www.hideawaymedicalspa.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hideawaymedicalspa/

YouTube Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome to WTFloss: A New Era of Med Spas

00:12 - Meet Lindsay Fetters, RN & Her Role in Med Spas

00:30 - Why a Dentist Started a Med Spa

01:00 - The Connection Between Oral Health & Full-Body Wellness

01:27 - How Stress & Acid Reflux Affect Your Health

02:00 - Beyond Dentistry: Why Med Spas Just Make Sense

02:30 - The Science Behind Med Spa Treatments

02:55 - Lindsay’s Journey from ICU Nurse to Med Spa Expert

03:30 - Health & Wellness: More Than Just Aesthetics

04:05 - How PCOS & Hormones Impact Beauty & Wellness

05:00 - Taking a Holistic Approach to Patient Care

06:05 - The Natural Beauty Philosophy at Hideaway Wellness

06:55 - How the Right Med Spa Treatments Boost Confidence

07:55 - Botox, Fillers & Beauty: The Safe & Subtle Approach

08:30 - Choosing the Right Skincare & Aesthetic Treatments

09:25 - Why Lindsay Chose Aquafirme Over HydraFacial

11:05 - The Truth About Hair Loss & Regenerative Treatments

12:45 - The Anti-Aging Benefits of Natural Skin Rejuvenation

13:55 - Scarlet RF Microneedling: Better Than Morpheus8?

15:55 - Laser Hair Removal That’s Actually Comfortable

18:25 - How to Choose the Right Med Spa for Your Skin Type

20:10 - Breaking Down the Best Med Spa Devices

21:55 - Plasmage: A Non-Surgical Alternative to Eyelid Surgery

24:25 - The Med Spa Industry is Changing—Here’s What You Need to Know

26:55 - Why Overfilled Faces & Frozen Botox Are Out

29:05 - The Future of Aesthetic Medicine & Wellness

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00:00 Introduction 00:37 Dr Pedersen's Dentist Expertise 01:06 What You Need to Know About Root Canals 01:34 Anatomy of a Tooth - The Peanut M&M Analogy 02:33 When and Why a Root Canal is Needed 03:37 Root Canal Myths vs. Modern Technology 05:00 How Root Canals Help Your Body Heal 06:26 Challenges and Success Rates of Root Canals 07:23 Advanced Root Canal Treatments - Apicoectomy Explained 08:21 Root Canal or Implant? Making the Right Choice 08:46 Why Saving Your Tooth is Often the Best Option 09:41 When a Tooth Can’t Be Saved - Final Thoughts