My guest is Dr. Staci Whitman, DMD, a board-certified dentist for kids and adults. We discuss the critical importance of oral care and the oral microbiome for brain and bodily health. We examine the negative effects of common oral care product ingredients such as alcohol, astringents, and bleaches. We also explore the history and real impact of fluoridated drinking water on oral, bone, and systemic health.
Then we discuss healthy, lesser-known solutions for bad breath, canker sores, cavities, and teeth whitening. We cover how teeth can be made to repair their own cavities and the connection between oral health and cardiovascular health, male and female fertility, dementia, and cancer.
This episode goes far beyond the best approaches to brushing and flossing and will be a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their oral health and appearance at any age.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Dr. Staci Whitman
00:02:04 Oral Health & Oral Microbiome
00:05:01 Oral Healthcare Ingredients, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS); Canker Sores
00:08:45 Sponsors: Eight Sleep & BetterHelp
00:11:38 Cavities & Teeth De-/Remineralization, Fluoride
00:19:14 Cavities, Tool: Meal Frequency, Fasting
00:21:51 Sugar, “Dissolvable” Carbs & Cavities, Tools: Feed the Rainbow, Clean Diet
00:27:41 White Teeth, Bleaching, Hydroxyapatite, Mouth Breathing
00:34:34 Antibiotics, Gut & Oral Microbiome, Tool: Probiotics
00:36:20 Mouthwash, Alcohol, Astringents, Cardiovascular Risk, Bad Breath
00:39:54 Sponsors: AG1 & Joovv
00:42:21 Saliva, Dry Mouth, Salivary Analysis, Tools: Hydration; Nasal Breathing
00:47:23 Mouth vs. Nasal Breathing, Hard & Soft Tissue Issues
00:54:19 Deviated Septum, Therapies, Kids & Adults, Mouth Breathing & Sleep Disorders
01:00:42 Gum Health, Flossing; Sexual Health
01:01:50 Shifting to Nasal Breathing, Mouth Taping, Tools: 3-Minute Test, Kiss The Sky
01:05:53 Chewing Gum, Mastic Gum, Tool: Xylitol; Chewing Food, Breastfeeding
01:11:28 Sponsor: Function
01:13:15 Gum Disease, “Leaky Gums”, Cardiovascular Disease, Dementia, Cancer
01:20:05 Antibiotics, Ozone Therapy, Oil Pulling, Mold, Tool: Coconut Oil; Facial Trauma
01:28:07 Nicotine Gum & Pouches, Oral Health; Coffee, Teeth Whitening
01:34:16 Whole Foods, Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste; Tool: Testing Oral Microbiome
01:39:39 Water Fluoridation, History, Other Fluoride Sources, Neurocognitive Issues
01:54:57 Drinking Water & Fluoride, Toothpaste, Cavities
01:59:51 Sponsor: LMNT
02:01:07 Water Fluoridation & Levels
02:04:52 Oral Health & Fertility
02:07:03 Toothbrushing, Flossing, Waterpik, Tool: Toothbrushing & Meals
02:13:23 Teeth Spots & Markings, Fluorosis, Hypoplastic Enamel
02:19:10 Oral Health, Women, Pregnancy, Menopause & Burning Mouth
02:23:16 Geographic Tongue; Lip Balm; Mouth Breathing, Symmetrical Chewing
02:27:09 Tongue Tie, Chewing & Speech Function, Intervention
02:32:27 Red Light Therapy, Peptides & Exosomes
02:34:40 Mercury Fillings, Ceramic Composites, Retainers, Sealants
02:39:08 Dentists, Depression, Anxiety, Suicide; Insurance
02:45:05 Recap, Top Behavioral Tools for Oral Health, Tongue Scrapping
02:52:10 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter
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