How to Reverse Cavities & Protect Your Oral Microbiome - With Dr. Staci Whitman

The Model Health Show

Shawn Stevenson

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.8 • 7.3K Ratings

🗓️ 5 March 2026

⏱️ 89 minutes

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Summary

For decades, traditional dentistry has treated dental cavities through strategies like placing fillings to replace the damaged tooth structure. But today, thanks to the advent of functional dentistry, science shows that early-stage cavities can be reversed through lifestyle, hygiene, and remineralization strategies. Today, you’re going to learn about proven strategies for stopping and reversing tooth decay. Today’s guest, Dr. Staci Whitman is a board-certified dentist and the founder of the first Functional Pediatric Dental Practice in the United States. She is passionate about using root-cause principles to help patients of all ages prevent and treat dental issues. On this episode, Dr. Whitman is sharing the science behind the oral microbiome and real, science-backed strategies for reversing cavities. In this conversation, you’re going to learn about the relationship between dental health and metabolic health, what your oral microbiome needs to thrive, and how your diet affects the health of your teeth and gums. You’re also going to learn about healing cavities, how to improve the look of your smile, and so much more. Dr. Whitman is a true expert and pioneer in the field of functional dentistry, and I know you’re going to love hearing her insights on this episode of The Model Health Show! In this episode you’ll discover: What the most common chronic disease is. (3:05) Why there is a separation between dentistry and medicine. (4:07) What cavities actually are and how they occur. (6:44) The main enemy of preventable dental diseases. (9:32) Why cavities are a metabolic disease. (13:21) How your breathing impacts your dental health. (17:14) Realistic strategies for preventing cavities in children. (30:42) The role your saliva plays in remineralizing your teeth. (35:52) What hydroxyapatite is. (38:20) The importance of flossing for cavity prevention. (39:52) How Dr. Whitman’s stance on fluoride has evolved over her career. (44:08) What gum inflammation can tell you about your overall health. (58:36) The importance of having strong, resilient gums. (1:03:41) Natural strategies for whitening your teeth. (1:09:41) Items mentioned in this episode include: Organifi.com/Model - Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off + free shipping! Piquelife.com/model - Get exclusive savings on Pique’s premium teas, fasting blends, and wellness bundles when you subscribe! Breath by James Nestor - Learn how your breathing impacts your health. The Institute for Functional Dentistry - Learn more about functional dentistry. Connect with Dr. Staci Whitman Website / Newsletter / Instagram Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Organifi and Pique. Organifi makes nutrition easy and delicious for everyone. Take 20% off your order with the code MODEL at organifi.com/model. Go to Piquelife.com/model for exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions on cutting-edge solutions for your head-to-toe health and beauty transformation.

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0:00.0	You are now listening to The Model Health Show with Sean Stevenson.
0:04.8	For more, visit themodelhealthshow.com.
0:10.0	Welcome to the Model Health Show.
0:11.5	This is nutritionist, research scientist, and bestselling author, Sean Stevenson,
0:15.1	and I'm so grateful for you tuning in to me today.
0:17.9	This episode is so powerful.
0:24.5	It's addressing one of the most overlooked aspects of human health. We are finally merging our oral health, our microbiome, the health of our teeth and our gums
0:32.5	with the health of our bodies overall. You're going to see this relationship and to see how our oral health is deeply impacting
0:39.9	our metabolic health and vice versa.
0:43.2	You're going to find out how cavities are actually a metabolic disease.
0:48.8	And you're going to find out how issues with our dental health can dramatically impact what's going on with our brain.
0:57.6	And again, this is filled with incredible insights and aha moments, but more importantly,
1:03.1	practical things that we can do that most people simply do not get access to this kind of
1:08.1	information.
1:08.8	So this is beyond valuable.
1:12.9	And whether you are interested in metabolic health, whether you are interested in improving the health of your
1:20.0	oral microbiome, or you've got some cavities that you are concerned about, if you've got kids
1:26.1	and you're worrying about the development
1:27.8	of their teeth and the health of their teeth,
1:30.6	this has got something for everybody.
1:32.7	Everybody's got a mouth.
1:34.7	And you're gonna find out this relationship
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