How to Improve Your Teeth & Oral Microbiome for Brain & Body Health | Dr. Staci Whitman

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. Read the episode show notes at
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https://drinklmnt.com/huberman 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
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