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Did you know your oral health directly affects your overall health, longevity, and risk for chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s?
Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Mark Burhenne to address why you need to start doubling down on your oral health for chronic disease prevention and tips for how to get started today.
Dr. Mark Burhenne is a functional dentist and author of the number one Amazon bestseller The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox. He received his degree from the Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco and is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH), and Dental Board of California.
In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Burhenne dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):
-How our oral health and dental health relate to longevity (1:59 / 1:59)
-The connection between dental health and Alzheimer’s disease (3:53 / 3:53)
-Why you need to floss (10:07 / 7:31)
-The different types of floss and how to floss correctly (21:36 / 19:23)
-Tongue scraping for better oral health (34:56 / 30:53)
-The do’s and don’ts of teeth brushing (40:11 / 36:07)
-Bad dentistry (46:08 / 42:44)
-The biomechanics of proper brushing (51:45 / 47:41)
-Recommendations for better mouthwash and toothpaste (1:01:14 / 57:14)
-The dangers of fluoride (1:07:05 / 1:03:52)
-Mouth taping: its benefits and why it’s going mainstream (1:14:48 / 1:11:30)
-Top reasons why people have gum disease and cavities (1:24:15 / 1:20:13)
-Why Dhru changed his mind about fruit (1:31:05 / 1:27:00)
-Next steps after getting the Bristle test (1:45:22 / 1:29:45)
-The connection between the oral microbiome and gut microbiome (1:51:37 / 1:40:16)
-A cost-benefit analysis of root canals (1:54:47 / 1:51:25)
Also mentioned in this episode:
-Bristle at-home oral health test. Use code DHRU for 15% off.
-askthedentist.com
-The Dangers of Fluoride on the Brain and IQ (episode 207)
-Order Dr. Burhenne’s book, The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox here.
-Cavity Free Kids Guide
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