How to Improve Your Teeth & Oral Microbiome for Brain & Body Health | Dr. Staci Whitman

Huberman Lab

My guest is Dr. Staci Whitman, DMD, a board-certified dentist for kids and adults. We discuss the critical importance of oral care and the oral microbiome for brain and bodily health. We examine the negative effects of common oral care product ingredients such as alcohol, astringents, and bleaches. We also explore the history and real impact of fluoridated drinking water on oral, bone, and systemic health.

Then we discuss healthy, lesser-known solutions for bad breath, canker sores, cavities, and teeth whitening. We cover how teeth can be made to repair their own cavities and the connection between oral health and cardiovascular health, male and female fertility, dementia, and cancer.

This episode goes far beyond the best approaches to brushing and flossing and will be a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their oral health and appearance at any age.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Dr. Staci Whitman

00:02:04 Oral Health & Oral Microbiome

00:05:01 Oral Healthcare Ingredients, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS); Canker Sores

00:08:45 Sponsors: Eight Sleep & BetterHelp

00:11:38 Cavities & Teeth De-/Remineralization, Fluoride

00:19:14 Cavities, Tool: Meal Frequency, Fasting

00:21:51 Sugar, “Dissolvable” Carbs & Cavities, Tools: Feed the Rainbow, Clean Diet

00:27:41 White Teeth, Bleaching, Hydroxyapatite, Mouth Breathing

00:34:34 Antibiotics, Gut & Oral Microbiome, Tool: Probiotics

00:36:20 Mouthwash, Alcohol, Astringents, Cardiovascular Risk, Bad Breath

00:39:54 Sponsors: AG1 & Joovv

00:42:21 Saliva, Dry Mouth, Salivary Analysis, Tools: Hydration; Nasal Breathing

00:47:23 Mouth vs. Nasal Breathing, Hard & Soft Tissue Issues

00:54:19 Deviated Septum, Therapies, Kids & Adults, Mouth Breathing & Sleep Disorders

01:00:42 Gum Health, Flossing; Sexual Health

01:01:50 Shifting to Nasal Breathing, Mouth Taping, Tools: 3-Minute Test, Kiss The Sky

01:05:53 Chewing Gum, Mastic Gum, Tool: Xylitol; Chewing Food, Breastfeeding

01:11:28 Sponsor: Function

01:13:15 Gum Disease, “Leaky Gums”, Cardiovascular Disease, Dementia, Cancer

01:20:05 Antibiotics, Ozone Therapy, Oil Pulling, Mold, Tool: Coconut Oil; Facial Trauma

01:28:07 Nicotine Gum & Pouches, Oral Health; Coffee, Teeth Whitening

01:34:16 Whole Foods, Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste; Tool: Testing Oral Microbiome

01:39:39 Water Fluoridation, History, Other Fluoride Sources, Neurocognitive Issues

01:54:57 Drinking Water & Fluoride, Toothpaste, Cavities

01:59:51 Sponsor: LMNT

02:01:07 Water Fluoridation & Levels

02:04:52 Oral Health & Fertility

02:07:03 Toothbrushing, Flossing, Waterpik, Tool: Toothbrushing & Meals

02:13:23 Teeth Spots & Markings, Fluorosis, Hypoplastic Enamel

02:19:10 Oral Health, Women, Pregnancy, Menopause & Burning Mouth

02:23:16 Geographic Tongue; Lip Balm; Mouth Breathing, Symmetrical Chewing

02:27:09 Tongue Tie, Chewing & Speech Function, Intervention

02:32:27 Red Light Therapy, Peptides & Exosomes

02:34:40 Mercury Fillings, Ceramic Composites, Retainers, Sealants

02:39:08 Dentists, Depression, Anxiety, Suicide; Insurance

02:45:05 Recap, Top Behavioral Tools for Oral Health, Tongue Scrapping

02:52:10 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

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