We brush our teeth every day. Itâs one of those things we do without thinking. But your mouth is doing so much more than just housing your teeth. It has a strong link with protecting your heart, avoiding type 2 diabetes and even potentially preventing dementia.
In fact having a regular hygienist appointment can improve your blood sugar levels and significantly reduce inflammation in the body.
Flossing, brushing properly and even tongue scraping is far more than keeping your teeth looking spick and span, itâs critical to keeping inflammation in balance which could extend to longevity benefits. But what about fluoride in toothpaste, mouth washes, antibacterial gums and prebiotic flossing?
Today, Iâm joined by Dr Victoria Sampson - a functional dentist and researcher whoâs changing how we think about oral health. Sheâs helping us understand that the mouth isnât separate from the rest of the body, itâs also where chronic disease shows up.
Today weâll discuss:
đ The 5 signs your mouth is trying to tell you about your health
đ§ What your oral health reveals about your brain, heart and gut
đŠ· How to care for your mouth in under 5 minutes a day
đ©đœââïž The daily routine a dentist wants you to follow
đŠ Why saliva is much more important than you think
đŹWhether we should be testing our âoral microbiomeâ?
Weâll also talk about why Iâm going to be adding propolis, mouth taping, chewing gum and tongue scraping to my regime. If youâre interested in learning more about Dr Victoriaâs clinic and tests, check the show notes or head to https://thslabs.co.uk
Oral Microbiome Test (ORALIS-1): https://thslabs.co.uk/
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