The DUTCH Podcast The Oral Microbiome's Role in Gut & Hormone Health
Oct 21, 2025
01:07:10
In this episode, Dr. Staci Whitman discusses the critical connection between oral health and hormone health, emphasizing the importance of the oral microbiome in systemic health and fertility.
This discussion also covers:
- The need for more awareness and testing of the oral microbiome
- How hormonal changes throughout life, including puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, impact oral health and microbiome balance
- How mouth breathing can lead to various health issues, including dental decay and systemic diseases
- The bidirectional relationship between hormones and oral health and how proactive measures to maintain optimal oral hygiene can affect hormones
- The intricate relationship between diet, hydration, and oral health
Show Notes:
Check out the Bristle and Viome oral health tests mentioned in this episode.
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