52. Gum Health, the Microbiome, and Incurable Cancer with Dr. Al Danenberg, DDS

I am excited to bring you a conversation today with periodontist and cancer survivor, Dr. Al Danenberg. Dr. Al shares his story of being diagnosed with terminal cancer and how he used his integrative and functional approach for his own health to beat the odds. We talk about how our oral health is affected by our microbiome, the most important steps to keep our teeth and gums healthy, and the key changes Dr. Al made in his diet to improve his health. Please join us to hear Dr. Al’s inspiring story and to hear what he has learned as a periodontist about how our oral health can impact our whole body. Timeline: 0:00 - Introduction 6:45 - How the gut microbiome impacts oral health 8:21 - What leads to the breakdown of the gut lining? 12:52 - How to determine if you have leaky gut 17:48 - Why plaque is so helpful 26:30 - Dr. Al’s personal health story of incurable cancer 37:42 - Key mindset shifts in fighting incurable cancer 40:19 - Nutrition changes that Dr. Al has made 54:25 - How to learn more about Dr. Al 55:28 - What 3 foods Dr. Al would bring on a desert island