The Importance of Oral Health in Overall Wellness

In this episode, I discuss the importance of oral health for dental and microbiome health and general physical and mental well-being. I explain science-supported protocols for strengthening your teeth and gums, including how to remineralize your teeth. I cover the best approaches and timing for brushing and flossing, tongue, gum, and oral microbiome care and how oral health is critically important to offset metabolic, cardiac, and brain diseases, including dementia. I also discuss proper nutrition for oral health, fluoride, and how sugar and mouth breathing can accelerate tooth decay. This episode ought to be of interest to everyone seeking to improve their physical health, mental health, and lifespan, given the critical role that oral health plays in all of these.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Oral Health  

00:03:44 Sponsor: LMNT  

00:07:13 Oral Health Quiz  

00:13:53 Teeth Biology, Cavity Repair  

00:20:01 Mouth, Gums, Saliva  

00:23:54 Sponsor: AG1  

00:28:51 Cavity Formation, Bacteria, Sugar, Acidity  

00:35:10 Teeth Remineralization, Fluoride, Water  

00:43:58 Tools: The “Do Nots” of Oral Health, Mouth Breathing  

00:54:48 Tools: Fasting & Teeth Remineralization; Nighttime Toothbrushing  

01:03:23 Proper Teeth Brushing; Tooth Sensitivity & Gums  

01:08:16 Bacteria, Plaque & Tartar; Tooth Polishing  

01:11:02 Proper Flossing Technique, Waterpik; Children & Flossing  

01:14:23 Tool: Xylitol, Bacteria & Cavity Prevention  

01:19:43 Toothpastes: Xylitol, Fluoride, Hydroxyapatite  

01:22:38 Mouthwash & Alcohol, Antiseptic Mouthwash  

01:26:29 Tools: Baking Soda, Hydrogen Peroxide?, Salt Water Rinse  

01:32:36 Alcohol-Based Mouthwash, Nitric Oxide  

01:34:52 Tools: Canker Sore Prevention & Gut Microbiome; Sleep  

01:37:47 Tools: Tongue Brushing; Toothbrush Care  

01:41:38 Teeth Sealants; Metal Fillings, Mercury, Mastic Gum; Root Canals  

01:48:43 Dentist Visits, Daily Routines & Oral Health  

01:54:17 Practices for Oral Health, Oil Pulling  

01:58:21 Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Sponsors, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter  

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