Your skin isn't the only thing changing in midlife — your jawbone and teeth are too, and they might be aging you faster than any wrinkle ever could. I'm joined by oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Erin Sheffield to talk about what's really happening with our teeth, gums, and jaw as we move through our 30s, 40s, and beyond.
We cover why tooth loss causes the jawbone to shrink (and how that changes your whole facial structure), the flossing technique almost nobody does correctly, why teeth keep shifting even if you never had braces, grinding and whether Botox for your masseters actually helps, the truth behind the veneer and crown trend, whether whitening your teeth is actually safe, and how perimenopause and certain osteoporosis medications can affect your mouth in ways most doctors never mention. Dr. Sheffield also busts some wild myths going viral right now about wisdom teeth, cavitations, and jaw looksmaxing.
In this episode:
00:00 — Why the jaw and teeth are aging too
00:55 — introduction: Dr. Erin Sheffield and today's topic
01:40 — Dr. Sheffield shares her background and work
04:00 — Doctors navigating social media
07:00 — How tooth loss changes jawbone and facial structure
10:00 — The flossing technique we've been doing wrong
14:05 — Why teeth keep shifting, plus the wisdom teeth myth
18:15 — Grinding, mouth guards, and Botox for masseters
21:15 — Veneers versus crowns
25:15 — Why we love a natural smile over the uniform white trend
29:15 — Is whitening the teeth actually safe?
31:45 — What perimenopause and osteoporosis meds mean for the mouth
35:45 — Dr. Sheffield busts wisdom teeth myths
37:45 — Jaw looksmaxing, mewing, and orthognathic surgery
40:15 — Top two takeaways: flossing and fluoride
41:05 — Where to find Dr. Sheffield
41:20 — Close
🔗 Scan your skin with my AI app: https://realskin.theskinreal.com/
📱Download The Skin Real app.
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-skin-real/id6748411628
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vyten.theskinreal&hl=en_US
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About the Guest:
Dr. Erin Sheffield is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, speaker, educator, entrepreneur, and content creator who has built a career around doing things a little differently. After more than a decade practicing oral surgery, Erin has built a platform that combines clinical education, humor, and a willingness to say the things people in medicine and dentistry are often thinking but don’t say out loud. Her content has reached millions, connecting with both patients and healthcare professionals through myth-busting, education, and candid conversations about life in medicine. Her own career hasn’t followed a perfectly straight path. Losing her first job shortly after returning from maternity leave forced her to rethink achievement, identity, and what a meaningful career could look like. Today, she is the founder of The Doctor Is All In, a retreat and community helping women physicians and dentists stop disappearing inside achievement and come home to themselves. Erin is also a wife, mom of three, and self-described recovering overachiever.
Connect with Dr. Erin Sheffield :
Websites: https://www.doctorisallin.com/
he Resting Stitch Face Podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drerinsheffield/
About the host:
Dr. Mina is a board-certified dermatologist on a mission to cut through the noise and help women feel amazing in their skin again. After decades in clinic, she has taken her expertise online to offer trusted, no-fluff education and skin strategies that actually work. No filters. No fear tactics. Just science, simplicity, and a little fun!
Follow Dr. Mina here:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/drminaskin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/
Visit The Skin Real Serenbe: https://theskinrealserenbe.com/
Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
#OralHealth #DentalHealth #TeethAging #MidlifeHealth #Perimenopause #Flossing #OralSurgeon #TeethWhitening #JawHealth
We cover why tooth loss causes the jawbone to shrink (and how that changes your whole facial structure), the flossing technique almost nobody does correctly, why teeth keep shifting even if you never had braces, grinding and whether Botox for your masseters actually helps, the truth behind the veneer and crown trend, whether whitening your teeth is actually safe, and how perimenopause and certain osteoporosis medications can affect your mouth in ways most doctors never mention. Dr. Sheffield also busts some wild myths going viral right now about wisdom teeth, cavitations, and jaw looksmaxing.
In this episode:
00:00 — Why the jaw and teeth are aging too
00:55 — introduction: Dr. Erin Sheffield and today's topic
01:40 — Dr. Sheffield shares her background and work
04:00 — Doctors navigating social media
07:00 — How tooth loss changes jawbone and facial structure
10:00 — The flossing technique we've been doing wrong
14:05 — Why teeth keep shifting, plus the wisdom teeth myth
18:15 — Grinding, mouth guards, and Botox for masseters
21:15 — Veneers versus crowns
25:15 — Why we love a natural smile over the uniform white trend
29:15 — Is whitening the teeth actually safe?
31:45 — What perimenopause and osteoporosis meds mean for the mouth
35:45 — Dr. Sheffield busts wisdom teeth myths
37:45 — Jaw looksmaxing, mewing, and orthognathic surgery
40:15 — Top two takeaways: flossing and fluoride
41:05 — Where to find Dr. Sheffield
41:20 — Close
🔗 Scan your skin with my AI app: https://realskin.theskinreal.com/
📱Download The Skin Real app.
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-skin-real/id6748411628
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vyten.theskinreal&hl=en_US
🛍️ Shop My recommended skincare on Aire Health: https://www.airehealth.com/skinstore/drminaskin
About the Guest:
Dr. Erin Sheffield is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, speaker, educator, entrepreneur, and content creator who has built a career around doing things a little differently. After more than a decade practicing oral surgery, Erin has built a platform that combines clinical education, humor, and a willingness to say the things people in medicine and dentistry are often thinking but don’t say out loud. Her content has reached millions, connecting with both patients and healthcare professionals through myth-busting, education, and candid conversations about life in medicine. Her own career hasn’t followed a perfectly straight path. Losing her first job shortly after returning from maternity leave forced her to rethink achievement, identity, and what a meaningful career could look like. Today, she is the founder of The Doctor Is All In, a retreat and community helping women physicians and dentists stop disappearing inside achievement and come home to themselves. Erin is also a wife, mom of three, and self-described recovering overachiever.
Connect with Dr. Erin Sheffield :
Websites: https://www.doctorisallin.com/
he Resting Stitch Face Podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drerinsheffield/
About the host:
Dr. Mina is a board-certified dermatologist on a mission to cut through the noise and help women feel amazing in their skin again. After decades in clinic, she has taken her expertise online to offer trusted, no-fluff education and skin strategies that actually work. No filters. No fear tactics. Just science, simplicity, and a little fun!
Follow Dr. Mina here:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/drminaskin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/
Visit The Skin Real Serenbe: https://theskinrealserenbe.com/
Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
#OralHealth #DentalHealth #TeethAging #MidlifeHealth #Perimenopause #Flossing #OralSurgeon #TeethWhitening #JawHealth