#359: What Your Dentist Isn’t Telling You: Fluoride, Cavities, Mouth Breathing & More with Dr. Staci Whitman

Is your mouth making you sick? Turns out, your mouth is the gateway to your whole body’s health, yet most of us don’t realize just how much our oral care impacts everything from digestion to heart health. Whether you want to prevent cavities, avoid unnecessary dental work, or learn holistic strategies for keeping your mouth healthy, this conversation will open your eyes to the bigger picture of oral wellness.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

* How oral health is deeply connected to overall health

* The role of saliva and minerals in keeping teeth strong

* Early signs of poor oral health (and how to address them)

* How breastfeeding impacts jaw development in babies

* The fluoride debate—what you need to know

* Why so many kids (and adults) need braces today

* The surprising link between mouth breathing and dental health

* And more…

Dr. Staci Whitman is a leading authority in functional dentistry. With a unique blend of scientific expertise and compassionate care, she’s dedicated to creating a cavity-free world. Dr. Staci is a triple board-certified in pediatrics, integrative dentistry, and naturopathic dentistry and is one of only five dentists in the world to have her Functional Medicine Certification from the Institute of Functional Medicine. She founded one of the country’s leading Functional Pediatric Dental offices, where she takes a whole-body and holistic approach to her care. She co-founded the Institute of Functional Dentistry, launching in 2025, and lectures globally on Functional Dentistry and the Oral Systemic Connection.

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