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

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  @reminixce · 2 years ago

  Everybody gonna be brushing their teeth either during this podcast, or immediately after😂

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  @Laura-ln3or · 2 years ago

  A sunscreen video would be great

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  @RepublicanXvX · 2 years ago

  Noble prize for Andrew Huberman, for being just the best human being on earth

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  @rachellopez9978 · 2 years ago

  Hygienist here! Great compilation of info! One small thing I would add is to be careful about brushing when ph is low and teeth are in demin. The enamel is softer at this stage and it is easier to brush minerals out of the teeth. I advise my patients to rinse instead of brush after acidic or sweet foods or drinks (or vomiting for those pregnant ladies out there). After 30 min to an hour, it should be safe to brush.

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  @INDIANDENTISTRAPPER · 2 years ago

  Thank you for doing this. As a proud pediatric dentist, I would like to reiterate that we do want to do the best for our patients, not only for their oral health, but for their overall health. This podcast helps me find better words that I can use to explain to our patients about the valuable lessons they can take home to enhance oral and overall health<br><br>Thank you, Dr. Huberman

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  @joxyn · 2 years ago

  IN A NUTSHELL (if you can&apos;t afford list 2 hrs podcast)<br><br>-What causes tooth decay: Sugar and starches in general <br>-Acidic foods: Like lemon, orange or coffee cause a drop in pH, better to consume them by straw.<br><br>-During the middle of the day saliva production is at its highest.<br><br>-During the day try not to eat for 2+ hours and keep your mouth clean to stimulate remineralization. <br>-If you only brush once a day, do it at night before going to bed for best results. <br>-Gently brush your gums as well for sensitive teeth to circulate blood. <br>-Use both a toothbrush and floss for clean your teeth. <br>-Prefer a toothbrush with soft bristles.<br>-After eating: Rinse your mouth with water and salt within 30 minutes. <br>-After a meal: Chew gum with xylitol if you can&apos;t brush your teeth.<br><br>-Toothpaste ingredients to look at if you want to avoid fluoride: Xylitol, hydroxyapatite <br>-Brush your teeth with baking soda and water, rinse with salt water.

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  @jopo7996 · 2 years ago

  Dr. Huberman&apos;s scope of knowledge is a breath of fresh air.

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  @ChlebRazowy · 2 years ago

  What a biomachine of a human being. I can&apos;t imagine myself doing 2 hours like that in one go. Really professional.

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  @kongkongball1 · 2 years ago

  Please Dr. Huberman, do an episode on skin health and sunscreen!<br><br>I&apos;m ever so grateful for your podcasts. I have become very healthy as a result of watching them from the very beginning!

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  @Healthyimmunedoc · 2 years ago

  Thank you for addressing oral health. As an infectious disease physician, I commonly treat heart valve infections and occasionally brain abscesses, sinusitis, facial cellulitis, pneumonia, infectious arthritis, osteomyelitis and sepsis due to poor oral hygiene from untreated cavities, broken teeth, dental abscesses, irritated gums, tongue and oral ulcers from trauma/viruses/food/chemo or accidental self bites. &nbsp;Just as limiting exposure time prevents cavities, prolonged oral irritation raises the risk of systemic infections. The oral mucosa should begin noticeable healing within 24 hours and if it is struggling, there is often an irritant and/or nutritional deficiency(-ies). Toothpaste, mouthwashes, medicines and food allergies are common irritants, especially chlorhexidine. I usually recommend against chronic chlorhexidine exposure on any mucosal surface. A commonly overlooked critical essential vitamin for oral health is vitamin b2, riboflavin, which is critical for the health of the tongue, gingiva, lips and mucosa. &nbsp;Ironically people who struggle the most with oral health/dental issues, commonly get vitamin b2 deficiency because it inhibits them from eating. As the deficiency worsens, they lose their tongue papillae and get a diffuse redness (strawberry colored) throughout their mouth, tongue and lips. <br><br>Oil Pulling works to reduce oral microbes but it has been shown to cause demineralization of teeth. In addition there is a risk of lipoid pneumonia due to aspiration. Aspiration events are very common in my field. These two risks are why I think oil pulling is a bad idea when there are much safer ways for good oral hygiene. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22813924/<br>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26518258/

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  @lisaharvey9344 · 2 years ago

  Great podcast! While Xylitol is beneficial for humans, one thing to keep in mind if you have Xylitol containing products in your home (gums, mint, etc) is to keep them out of reach of your dog! It is very toxic to dogs even in low doses. They react to it differently than humans and can develop life threatening hyperglycaemia. <br><br>Also watch out for it in food products such as nut butters, it is commonly found in them. So make sure you check the label before giving your dog a peanut butter treat! 🙂<br><br>This is not an issue for humans though so do not fear. Just dogs and possibly other animals.

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  @scottiechapman8351 · 2 years ago

  Finally!!! I&apos;m a dental hygienist who became interested in the field over 20 years ago when the links between oral health and cardiovascular disease and &nbsp;diabetes were made. I&apos;ve been waiting forever for someone to do this. Now if the medical field would just get on board and bring dentistry under the &quot;healthcare&quot; umbrella!

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