How to Improve Oral Health & Its Critical Role in Brain & Body Health

In this episode, I discuss the importance of oral health for dental and microbiome health and general physical and mental well-being. I explain science-supported protocols for strengthening your teeth and gums, including how to remineralize your teeth. I cover the best approaches and timing for brushing and flossing, tongue, gum, and oral microbiome care and how oral health is critically important to offset metabolic, cardiac, and brain diseases, including dementia. I also discuss proper nutrition for oral health, fluoride, and how sugar and mouth breathing can accelerate tooth decay. This episode ought to be of interest to everyone seeking to improve their physical health, mental health, and lifespan, given the critical role that oral health plays in all of these.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Oral Health  
00:03:44 Sponsor: LMNT  
00:07:13 Oral Health Quiz  
00:13:53 Teeth Biology, Cavity Repair  
00:20:01 Mouth, Gums, Saliva  
00:23:54 Sponsor: AG1  
00:28:51 Cavity Formation, Bacteria, Sugar, Acidity  
00:35:10 Teeth Remineralization, Fluoride, Water  
00:43:58 Tools: The “Do Nots” of Oral Health, Mouth Breathing  
00:54:48 Tools: Fasting & Teeth Remineralization; Nighttime Toothbrushing  
01:03:23 Proper Teeth Brushing; Tooth Sensitivity & Gums  
01:08:16 Bacteria, Plaque & Tartar; Tooth Polishing  
01:11:02 Proper Flossing Technique, Waterpik; Children & Flossing  
01:14:23 Tool: Xylitol, Bacteria & Cavity Prevention  
01:19:43 Toothpastes: Xylitol, Fluoride, Hydroxyapatite  
01:22:38 Mouthwash & Alcohol, Antiseptic Mouthwash  
01:26:29 Tools: Baking Soda, Hydrogen Peroxide?, Salt Water Rinse  
01:32:36 Alcohol-Based Mouthwash, Nitric Oxide  
01:34:52 Tools: Canker Sore Prevention & Gut Microbiome; Sleep  
01:37:47 Tools: Tongue Brushing; Toothbrush Care  
01:41:38 Teeth Sealants; Metal Fillings, Mercury, Mastic Gum; Root Canals  
01:48:43 Dentist Visits, Daily Routines & Oral Health  
01:54:17 Practices for Oral Health, Oil Pulling  
01:58:21 Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Sponsors, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter  
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