The Connection Between Oral and Overall Health

Episode Highlights With Dr. Griffin Cole

• The connection between oral health and disease in other places in the body
• “Good” and “bad” bacteria in the mouth and how they impact the rest of the body
• We have over 500 species of bacteria in the mouth alone
• The importance of maintaining an alkaline environment in the mouth
• What is the difference between traditional dentistry and biological dentistry
• How to support the oral microbiome 
• How refined sugar actually negatively affects the teeth
• When you get cavities, it's the acids produced by bacteria that actually cause the problem
• How a hydroxyapatite toothpaste supports the mouth
• His take on oil-pulling 
• Understanding root canals, when to avoid them, and the people who should be very cautious 

Resources We Mention

• Griffin Cole - Website
• Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price
• Mastery by George Leonard
• Wellnesse - Oral Probiotics
• Wellnesse - Toothpaste
• Fluoride Action Network