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Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Today we get into oral microbiome testing and revealing how it can revolutionize dental healthcare beyond basic brushing and flossing. Delving into a case study with Bristle's Chief Scientific Officer, David Lin, I discuss how high-resolution testing of over 700 microbes pinpoints the causes of dental issues, leading to groundbreaking treatment plans. This exploration highlights the importance of precise diagnostics and interdisciplinary approaches in addressing complex dental problems, showcasing the benefits of xylitol and oral probiotics in enhancing oral health. The episode emphasizes the need for consistent testing and the potential for personalized care to transform preventative dental practices and encourage insurance support for long-term health benefits. Topics Discussed: 00:18 - Case studies are the cornerstone of learning 02:05 - Importance of testing your oral microbiome 07:29 - Case stud - patient history 10:25 - Periodontal assessment 11:58 - Chief patient complaints 15:38 - Complexity of gum disease 17:57 - Bristle Salivary Testing 21:30 - Individual microbial species findings 28:32 - Systemic Testing 28:56 - Attempting new solutions and the great discovery 31:56 - Revised treatment plan 35:04 - Incorporate xylitol and take oral probiotics  36:39 - Positive shift to health and a stabilized oral microbiome Show Links: Case Study: A Periodontal Infection Mystery Weed, feed, or seed the oral microbiome? Troubleshooting the oral microbiome with David Lin PHD What to Look For in Your Oral Microbiome Test Results | Dr. David Lin Sponsored By: BiOptimizers: Magnesium Breakthrough www.magbreakthrough.com/askthedentist Code ASKTHEDENTIST gets you 10% off any order Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Check out Dr. B's website for more information: https://askthedentist.com Subscribe to Dr. B's newsletter Mondays with Mark: https://askthedentist.com/newsletter

Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Today we tackle the stealthy issue of gingival recession. Discover how to enhance your smile's durability through smart tips and effective measures. We'll explore the intricate aspects of oral health, including genetic factors, orthodontic effects, and dietary impacts on your gums. Unexpected factors, such as dental blood supply issues and intake of crunchy foods and oral piercings, may have a strong impact on your oral health. We’ll delve into prevention and treatment strategies to maintain healthy gums.  Learn about the best dental care practices, the significance of diet, and when to consider surgical intervention. It's about more than just addressing existing issues—it's about proactively protecting your mouth from potential threats. Tune in for invaluable insights to keep your gums in top shape.  00:42 - Gingival Recession 06:00 - Surgical and Preventive Approaches 08:15 - Dentinal Sensitivity 11:01 - Bacterial Plaque, Inflammation, and Bleeding Gums 12:45 - Orthodontic Movement of Teeth Beyond the Arch Form 14:52 - Abnormal Tooth Position 16:32 - High Frenum Attachment  17:35 - Oral Piercings 18:12 - Direct Traumatic Injury 21:53 - Aggressive or Improper Toothbrushing and Flossing 27:39 - Genetics 31:14 - Strategies for Prevention 35:51 - Surgical Intervention 42:00 - Ancestry vs Modern Challenges Sponsored By: BiOptimizers: Magnesium Breakthrough www.magbreakthrough.com/askthedentist Code ASKTHEDENTIST gets you 10% off any order Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Check out Dr. B's website for more information: https://askthedentist.com Subscribe to Dr. B's newsletter Mondays with Mark: https://askthedentist.com/newsletter

Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Could your tongue be the unsung hero in your quest for better health and weight management? It's time to explore this fascinating possibility with me, Dr. B, as we delve into the intricate dance between taste perception and our eating habits. On this episode, we uncover the startling research that flips the script on traditional beliefs about satiety, revealing the immense power of our taste buds in signaling when we've had enough. Show Links: Taste, Not Stomach, Regulate Eating Habits Oral Health and Microbiome: Implications for Taste: State-of-the-Science on the Role of Oral Health and Emerging Science of the Microbiota and its Implications for Taste Key Points From This Episode 0:03:31 - Fluoride and Satiety 0:08:24 - Tongue's Role in Weight Loss 0:12:56 - Neurons' Role in Food Intake 0:16:54 - Oral Diseases and Taste Perception 0:21:40 - Importance of High-Quality Food 0:25:31 - The Impact of Oral Microbiome Dysbiosis Sponsored By: BiOptimizers: Magnesium Breakthrough www.magbreakthrough.com/askthedentist Code ASKTHEDENTIST gets you 10% off any order Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Check out Dr. B's website for more information: https://askthedentist.com Subscribe to Dr. B's newsletter Mondays with Mark: https://askthedentist.com/newsletter

Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Welcome back to Ask the Dentist! Join us for insightful discussions debunking online myths and the importance of asking questions at the dentist. Learn about engaging with your dental hygienist during cleanings and explore the controversial topic of fluoride use. Discover our groundbreaking fluoride-free dental varnish, a game-changer in at-home dental care. We dissect its formulation, discuss dental billing code advancements, and highlight the scientific advantages of our varnish and oral microbiome-friendly toothpaste. Look into the future of toothpaste, where our remineralizing varnish could replace it for specific oral health needs. Key Points From This Episode: 00:26 - Democratize Dental Care 04:56 - The Impact of Dental Varnish and Fluoride 06:40 - Fluoride is Toxic 07:53 - A Revolutionary At-Home Varnish 19:40 - Who Should Use the Varnish 24:53 - Fluoride Lawsuit Against EPA 26:36 - The Future of Toothpaste and Varnish Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Check out Dr. B's website for more information: https://askthedentist.com Subscribe to Dr. B's newsletter Mondays with Mark: https://askthedentist.com/newsletter

Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Have you ever considered what's lurking inside your toothpaste tube? This week, we peel back the label on oral care products to uncover the truth about sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and its role as a surfactant in your daily brushing routine. It's more than just froth and bubbles; we're talking about the balance of your oral microbiome and the potential for SLS to disrupt it. From the historic use of these chemicals in our toothpaste to their classification as minimum risk pesticides, we question the necessity of such harsh ingredients in light of emerging research highlighting the importance of a healthy mouth flora.  Key Points From This Episode 00:04 - The Impact of Surfactants in Toothpaste 04:10 - Toothpaste and the Oral Microbiome 10:09 - Surfactant-Free Toothpaste Importance 19:31 - Toothpaste Without Emulsifiers and Surfactants 20:55 - The Importance of Toothpaste Ingredients 25:07 - Tips for Maximizing Toothpaste Usage 28:36 - Oral Health Tips and Recommendations Sponsored By: BiOptimizers: Magnesium Breakthrough www.magbreakthrough.com/askthedentist Code ASKTHEDENTIST gets you 10% off any order Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Check out Dr. B's website for more information: https://askthedentist.com Subscribe to Dr. B's newsletter Mondays with Mark: https://askthedentist.com/newsletter

Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Join us as we wrap up an incredible year in oral health on Ask the Dentist. Reflecting on the leaps we've made, we explore groundbreaking products that have reshaped our approach to dental care. We're also buzzing with excitement over the impact of our growing podcast community and the launch of Fygg, the brainchild of myself, Dr. Staci, and my daughter, promising a fresh take on oral care. Sponsored By: BiOptimizers: Magnesium Breakthrough www.magbreakthrough.com/askthedentist Code ASKTHEDENTIST gets you 10% off any order Show Links: Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Bristle test - code DRB gets you a discount Bristle probiotic - code DRB gets you a discount Xlear  Mouth tape  Xylitol gum Slate flosser - Code ASKTHEDENTIST gets you a discount Fygg Toothpaste + Varnish  Tongue scraper  Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Check out Dr. B's website for more information: https://askthedentist.com Subscribe to Dr. B's newsletter Mondays with Mark: https://askthedentist.com/newsletter

Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!!My walk down memory lane uncovers the love-hate relationship we've all had with fluoride varnish treatments, the cornerstone of dental decay prevention.  Yet, it's the very same sensory shock and potential risks that have us in pursuit of something gentler, something that doesn't wage war on our mouths. Stick with me as I reveal a game-changing, fluoride-free varnish that's not just winning smiles but also changing the landscape of pediatric dentistry.Key Points From This Episode: 00:05 - Evolution of Fluoride Varnish and Alternatives 09:51 - The Strength of Fluoride Varnish  13:16 - Varnish Chemical Composition Concerns  19:45 - Effect of Varnishes on Oral Microbiome 26:28 - Childhood Dental Trauma Affects Dental Care  31:09 - My New Line of Dental Products! Sponsored By: BiOptimizers: Magnesium Breakthrough www.magbreakthrough.com/askthedentist Code ASKTHEDENTIST gets you 10% off any order Show Links: Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Silver Diamine Fluoride: A Guide to Its Uses, Risks, And Benefits Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Check out Dr. B's website for more information: https://askthedentist.com Subscribe to Dr. B's newsletter Mondays with Mark: https://askthedentist.com/newsletter

Get ready to redefine your lifestyle as we unravel the complex world of toxicology with our special guest, Dr. Yvonne Burkart. Prepare to be enlightened on the intricate correlation between environmental toxins, reproductive health, and cancer. You'll also gain firsthand insights into Dr. Burkart's transformational journey to improved health through adopting a low-tox lifestyle. Let's equip ourselves with practical ways of controlling our exposure to toxins at home and at work, because surprisingly, we do have control over the toxins we come into contact with daily.We then venture into the sphere of oral health and the often overlooked role of glutathione. With Dr. Burkart's guidance, we'll shed light on the association between glutathione levels and dental decay, especially in children. But beware, there are potential pitfalls when it comes to over-supplementing. Our conversation will also cover common causes of oral health issues, from an imbalance of microbes to mouth breathing, and the underdevelopment of the oral microbiome in children. It's not all doom and gloom though, we'll share tips on managing oral health through diet and lifestyle modifications.Key points from this episode:0:00:05 - Toxicology, Environmental Chemicals, and Health0:03:24 - Avoiding Environmental Toxins0:12:46 - Glutathione in Oral Health and Disease0:21:56 - Natural Ways to Increase Glutathione Levels0:24:33 - Diet's Impact on Oral Health0:28:09 - Gum Disease and Use of Surfactants0:29:40 - Harsh Effects of Synthetic Detergents0:39:11 - Tips for Choosing Safe ProductsSponsored By: BiOptimizers: Magnesium Breakthrough www.magbreakthrough.com/askthedentist Code ASKTHEDENTIST gets you 10% off any order Check Out Yvonne:InstagramApproved Products Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Check out Dr. B's website for more information: https://askthedentist.com Subscribe to Dr. B's newsletter Mondays with Mark: https://askthedentist.com/newsletter

This is Part 3 of my 4 Part series on hydroxyapatite.  In this series Dr. Staci joins me to answer all of your questions on this incredible yet complicated topic.  In the four part series we will start off with what is it, how does it work + how does it compare to fluoride, its safety and efficacy and finally, what version is best + what toothpaste should we be using? Key points from this episode: 00:39 - Debunking Controversies 05:47 -  Hydroxyapatite's Long History and Uses  14:13 - Regulations and Concerns Over Nano Products  20:38 -  Hydroxyapatite Solubility and Carbonate's Impact  32:22 - Nano Technology Research in Portugal   37:17 - Upcoming Announcement and Toothpaste Recommendations  Sponsored By: LMNT Get 8 FREE packs with any order at DrinkLMNT.com/AskTheDentist BiOptimizers + Mag Breakthrough BIOptimizers' Black Friday Mega Sale is happening right now and lasting throughout the entire month of November! The biggest discount you can get and amazing gifts with purchase are available only on my page bioptimizers.com/askthedentist with code ASKTHEDENTIST Check Out Dr. Staci Online Instagram Check out Feed Your Good Guys: https://fygg.com/ Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Check out Dr. B's website for more information: https://askthedentist.com Subscribe to Dr. B's newsletter Mondays with Mark: https://askthedentist.com/newsletter

This is Part 2 of my 4 Part series on hydroxyapatite.  In this series Dr. Staci joins me to answer all of your questions on this incredible yet complicated topic.  In the four part series we will start off with what is it, how does it work + how does it compare to fluoride, its safety and efficacy and finally, what version is best + what toothpaste should we be using?Key points from this episode: 00:00 - Exploring Hydroxyapatite and Oral Health 04:08 - The Mechanism of Fluoride Replacement 07:28 - Acidic Environment and Tooth Dissolution 12:15 - Saliva Integrity in Dentistry 27:16 - Understanding Nano Hydroxyapatite Therapeutic Dose 39:42 - Dental Health Information and Resources Sponsored By: LMNTGet 8 FREE packs with any order at DrinkLMNT.com/AskTheDentist BiOptimizers + Mag BreakthroughBIOptimizers' Black Friday Mega Sale is happening right now and lasting throughout the entire month of November! The biggest discount you can get and amazing gifts with purchase are available only on my page bioptimizers.com/askthedentist with code ASKTHEDENTIST Check Out Dr. Staci Online Instagram Check out Feed Your Good Guys: https://fygg.com/ Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Check out Dr. B's website for more information: https://askthedentist.com Subscribe to Dr. B's newsletter Mondays with Mark: https://askthedentist.com/newsletter

This is Part 1 of my 4 Part series on hydroxyapatite.  In this series Dr. Staci joins me to answer all of your questions on this incredible yet complicated topic.  In the four part series we will start off with what is it, how does it work + how does it compare to fluoride, its safety and efficacy and finally, what version is best + what toothpaste should we be using?Key Points From This Episode: 0:06:20 - Benefits of Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste  0:10:20 - Unpacking and Discussing Hydroxyapatite Research  0:18:07 - Nano vs Micro Hydroxyapatite 0:25:30 - The Importance of Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste  Check Out Dr. Staci Online Instagram Sponsored By: LMNTGet 8 FREE packs with any order at DrinkLMNT.com/AskTheDentist BiOptimizers + Mag BreakthroughBIOptimizers' Black Friday Mega Sale is happening right now and lasting throughout the entire month of November! The biggest discount you can get and amazing gifts with purchase are available only on my page bioptimizers.com/askthedentist with code ASKTHEDENTIST Products Mentioned: RiseWell Toothpaste - use code ASKTHEDENTIST for a discount Functional Dentist Directory Check out Feed Your Good Guys: https://fygg.com/ Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Check out Dr. B's website for more information: https://askthedentist.com Subscribe to Dr. B's newsletter Mondays with Mark: https://askthedentist.com/newsletter

On this episode, I break down a study about yeast infections in the mouth.  We expose how Candida thrush, a common oral yeast infection, can impact not just your oral health but also potentially trigger Alzheimer's disease   Get equipped with knowledge about the symptoms, preventive measures, and treatments to stay a step ahead of this infection.Key Points From This Episode: 0:01:00 - What is Candida thrush? 0:07:02 - Fungal Infections and Alzheimer's Disease 0:14:07 - Causes of Yeast Infections and Prevention 0:17:39 - Connecting Oral Health to Neurodegenerative Disease 0:25:18 - Testing and Nutrients for Oral Microbiome Sponsored By: LMNTGet 8 FREE packs with any order at DrinkLMNT.com/AskTheDentist BiOptimizers: Magnesium Breakthrough www.magbreakthrough.com/askthedentist Code ASKTHEDENTIST gets you 10% off any order Products Mentioned: Probiotic Testing Tongue Scraper Option 1 Tongue Scraper Option 2 Links Mentioned: https://www.cell.com/cell-reports/pdf/S2211-1247(23)01252-4.pdf Functional Dentist Directory Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!! Check out Dr. B's website for more information: https://askthedentist.com Subscribe to Dr. B's newsletter Mondays with Mark: https://askthedentist.com/newsletter