From Diagnosis to Hope: Navigating Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

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New Podcast Episode: Jessie’s Journey – More Than Just Pain
What happens when the root of a patient’s suffering isn’t just physical—but woven into the fabric of her body’s connective tissue and sleep? How much would a patient pay to live a life without pain? Listen to Jessie in her own words:

In this week’s More Than Teeth podcast, we follow Jessie’s powerful transformation from decades of invisible pain and misdiagnosis to restored sleep, motherhood, and hope. Diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and sleep-disordered breathing, her story reveals how the dental chair became the first step in whole-body healing.

This episode is for anyone who believes that dentistry is more than teeth—it’s airway, pain, neurology, and the power of being seen.

Final Thoughts from Dr. Bennett & Cathy

Jessie’s story reminds us that dentistry can be a lifeline, not just for smiles, but for sleep, energy, fertility, and the simple human dignity of waking up without pain. Every narrow palate, every scalloped tongue, every whispered “I’m just tired” is an opportunity to look deeper.

As clinicians, we don’t just restore function, we restore hope. As patients, we don’t just seek answers; we seek to be understood.

From our family to yours, we believe healing is possible when we stop treating symptoms in isolation and start seeing the whole person: body, breath, and spirit. Whether it’s better sleep, stronger relationships, or the courage to start a family, real wellness begins when the body feels safe enough to rest, repair, and dream again.

Here’s to the work that matters.
Here’s to More Than Teeth.

— Dr. Michael & Cathy Bennett