Flossophy 101: Brushing Up On Dental Health

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🗓️ 7 February 2024

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

This week, we are joined by Dr. Ashley Lerman, Board-certified Pediatric Dentist, to chat about, you guessed it: oral hygiene. You have a question about your mouth? We've got you covered. We tackle how often you should go to the dentist, best practices for brushing your teeth (do you really need to shell out for the electric toothbrush?), flossing, and more. We discuss the persistent myths about fluoride, and the importance of it for dental health. We talk about some health hacks that circulate on TikTok (spoiler: oil pulling is not helpful) and what IS actually evidence-based to support your smile. We cover a lot of ground, so make sure to tune in! All our sources from this episode are available at: https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/episodes/flossophy-101 (00:00) Music and Intros (03:36) The Importance of Early Dental Health Habits (06:41) Frequency of Dental Visits (09:10) Special Case Dental Visits (12:28) The Basics of Brushing and Flossing (14:19) Types of Toothbrushes and Toothpaste (16:26) Changing Toothbrushes and Disposable Toothbrushes (19:00) The Importance of Flossing and Flossing Techniques (22:28) Frequency and Timing of Flossing (26:16) Mouthwash and Fluoride (29:15) Fluoride and Misconceptions (35:53) Dental Disease and Oral Health Issues (40:05) Dental Tori and Oral Cancer (41:32) Dangers of DIY Dental Care and The Truth about Oil Pulling (43:47) Factors Affecting Dental Health (44:47) Understanding the Oral Microbiome (45:51) Teeth Whitening: Managing Expectations (47:30) Debunking Myths about Root Canals and Fillings (50:59) Importance of Preventive Care (51:39) Wrap-up and Final Thoughts Interested in advertising with us? Please reach out to advertising@airwavemedia.com, with “Unbiased Science” in the subject line. PLEASE NOTE: The discussion and information provided in this podcast are for general educational, scientific, and informational purposes only and are not intended as, and should not be treated as, medical or other professional advice for any particular individual or individuals. Every person and medical issue is different, and diagnosis and treatment requires consideration of specific facts often unique to the individual. As such, the information contained in this podcast should not be used as a substitute for consultation with and/or treatment by a doctor or other medical professional. If you are experiencing any medical issue or have any medical concern, you should consult with a doctor or other medical professional. Further, due to the inherent limitations of a podcast such as this as well as ongoing scientific developments, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information or analysis provided in this podcast, although, of course we always endeavor to provide comprehensive information and analysis. In no event may Unbiased Science or any of the participants in this podcast be held liable to the listener or anyone else for any decision allegedly made or action allegedly taken or not taken allegedly in reliance on the discussion or information in this podcast or for any damages allegedly resulting from such reliance. The information provided herein do not represent the views of our employers.

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0:00.0	You're listening to an Airwave Media podcast.
0:19.6	Welcome to Unbiased Science, for we bring scientific method to the madness.
0:25.4	We're your hosts, Dr. Jessica Steyer.
0:27.8	And Dr. Andrea Love.
0:29.1	And this week, we are tackling the topic of dental health.
0:33.1	And we're going to discern between some common myths and realities. So we are super excited to
0:42.0	introduce a very special guest who's joining us today. Before we do, I just have to give a little
0:47.0	disclaimer that there's a stomach virus that's running rampant in my household right now. I have
0:53.0	two sick kiddos home from school.
0:55.5	If you're watching this on YouTube, don't look too carefully. You might see some remnants in my hair
1:01.7	from holding their hair back and all kinds of lovely stuff. So if you see that I get up in the
1:08.5	middle of recording or anything like that, we're just going to keep the show moving forward.
1:12.3	The show must go on. So just wanted to give that little disclaimer up front. All right. Without further ado, we'd like to introduce Dr. Ashley Lerman.
1:23.0	Dr. Ashley Lerman is a board certified pediatric dentist and a diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
1:31.1	She completed her education at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, distinguished as one of only four U.S. dental schools that integrate dental and medical curricula.
1:42.4	Her specialty in pediatrics and special needs dentistry was completed at
1:46.6	Columbia University New York Presbyterian, affiliated with Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.
1:52.7	Driven by a desire to enhance oral health and access to preventive education and information,
1:59.1	particularly for pregnant women and caregivers, she founded
2:02.8	First Grin. This initiative distributes oral care kits via OBGYNs and pediatricians and offers an
2:11.2	educational app for parents, promoting early and effective oral health habits, as well as connecting
2:17.2	to providers.
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