Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2557: Heal Your Cavities & Fix Your Teeth With Functional Dentistry: Dr. Staci Whitman
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Mar 20, 2025 
Dr. Staci Whitman, a functional dentist and co-founder of the Institute for Functional Dentistry, dives deep into holistic oral health. She discusses whether cavities can be reversed and critiques conventional dental practices, highlighting how modern food has impacted dental health. Staci sheds light on the importance of a healthy gut for oral hygiene and raises eyebrows about fluoride and mouthwash use. With insights on teeth grinding and dietary impacts, she advocates for preventative care rooted in nutrition, making a compelling case for a functional approach to dentistry.
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Functional Dentistry Defined
- Functional dentistry investigates the root causes of oral health problems, unlike conventional dentistry, which focuses on treating end-stage disease.
- It emphasizes prevention and considers factors like diet, hygiene, breathing, and nutritional deficiencies.
Cavities and the Oral Microbiome
- Enamel quality, mouth breathing, and eating frequency significantly affect cavity development.
- Siblings with different cavity susceptibility may have different oral microbiomes or breathing habits.
Adam's Cavity Confusion
- Adam shares a personal story of being told he had seven cavities, only to have them disappear two years later without intervention.
- This experience led him to question the necessity of some dental procedures.
