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The Functional Dentist: New Research Linking Bleeding Gums & Cancer! If You Can't Get It Up, Brush Your Teeth!

Nov 11, 2024

Dr. Victoria Sampson, an award-winning functional dentist and researcher, sheds light on the surprising connections between oral health and overall well-being. They explore how gum disease can link to serious conditions like cancer and dementia. Discover the importance of saliva in predicting health issues, including fertility and cognitive decline. The conversation also reveals how simple habits, like proper brushing techniques, can significantly influence your health. Tune in for eye-opening insights that could change your view on oral hygiene!

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Victoria Sampson

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Quick takeaways

The oral microbiome significantly influences systemic health, linking poor oral health to conditions like heart disease and Alzheimer's.

Research reveals that men struggling with infertility often have oral diseases, with treatment substantially enhancing pregnancy rates for their partners.

Genetic predispositions and lifestyle factors play crucial roles in one's oral health, emphasizing the need for tailored hygiene practices.

Emerging studies suggest a troubling connection between oral bacteria and increased cancer risks, highlighting the importance of regular dental care.

Deep dives

The Link Between Oral Health and Fertility

Research indicates a significant correlation between oral health and fertility in both men and women. Over 90% of men experiencing infertility were found to have some form of oral disease, and upon receiving treatment, there was a 70% improvement in pregnancy rates with their partners. Similarly, women with gum disease may take up to two months longer to conceive compared to those without such issues. This evidence underscores the importance of maintaining optimal oral health as a component of reproductive wellness.

Intro

2min

The Impact of the Oral Microbiome on Health

15min

Understanding Wisdom Teeth: Age, Evolution, and Implications

2min

The Mouth-Body Connection

12min

Oral Health's Hidden Impact

13min

Oral Health and Cognitive Connections

19min

The Vital Connection Between Oral Health and Fertility

4min

Unlocking Health: The Power of Saliva and Personalized Nutrition

1min

Understanding Oral Microbiome Health

13min

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Revolutionizing Oral Health

4min

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The Power of Oral Hygiene

13min

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Revolutionizing Health Through the Oral Microbiome

3min

From cavities to cancer, dental problems to dementia, how the state of your teeth is connected to every aspect of your wellbeing.

Dr Victoria Sampson is an award-winning functional dentist, researcher, and founder of the multidisciplinary oral health centre, The Health Society Labs. She is also the first dentist in the world to link gum disease with worse COVID complications.

In this conversation, Dr Victoria and Steven discuss topics such as, the shocking link between oral health and cancer, how your saliva can predict future dementia diagnosis, how bad breath is a sign of low fertility, and the right way to brush your teeth.

00:00 Intro

01:34 The Oral Microbiome

02:54 What Impacts Our Oral Microbiome?

03:33 2 Million Bacteria in Your Mouth

04:46 How Many People Have Oral Diseases?

06:19 Body Diseases Linked to Oral Microbiome

08:05 Steven Adjusting Chair?

10:18 Research Linking COVID-19 and Oral Hygiene

12:38 Can Your Oral Microbiome Kill You?

13:27 How Food Shapes Your Mouth

16:35 What’s a Wisdom Tooth?

17:54 Do Wisdom Teeth Need Removal?

18:39 Why Do We Need Dentists If Ancestors Had Good Teeth?

20:05 Is Everyone’s Microbiome Massively Different?

21:54 How Oral Health Improves Overall Health

23:54 Can Swallowing Saliva Make You Sick?

25:48 Inflammation and the Oral Microbiome Link

27:50 Rheumatoid Arthritis Strongly Linked to Oral Health

30:15 Heart Disease and the Oral Microbiome

33:02 How Oral Bacteria Filters Through Your Body

33:20 Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Oral Hygiene

35:28 Emerging Research: Breast Cancer and Oral Microbiome

39:25 Green Tea Benefits for Oral Health

40:44 Impact of Coffee on Oral Health

41:46 Effects of Hot Drinks & Sugar on Teeth

43:34 Link Between Brain Health & Alzheimer’s

50:11 Can Mental Health Be Seen in the Mouth?

51:12 Spotting Eating Disorders Through Oral Health

51:50 How Stress Affects Your Oral Health

53:26 Mouth vs. Nose Breathing: Health Impacts

57:08 Higher ADHD Risk in Mouth-Breathing Children

58:03 Kissing and Bacteria Transmission

59:04 Oral Sex and the Oral Microbiome

01:01:27 Switching to Steven - Transition

01:02:07 Oral Health and Fertility

01:06:33 Ads Break

01:07:32 Study Results on Oral Health

01:16:31 Best Time to Brush Your Teeth

01:17:37 Good vs. Bad Oral Products

01:26:18 Should You Spit or Rinse After Brushing?

01:30:48 Whitening Products: Do They Work?

01:33:52 Importance of Drinking Through Straws

01:34:45 Smoking and Vaping Effects on Oral Health

01:37:30 Last Guest Question

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