Your Mouth Controls Your Health | Heal Thy Self w Dr. Staci Whitman #339

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Heal Thy Self

Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

5 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 19 December 2024

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

Your mouth is more than just a place to chew food—it's the gateway to your overall health! In this episode, Dr. Staci Whitman shares groundbreaking insights into the hidden connections between oral health and systemic diseases. Learn why bleeding gums are more than a nuisance, how mouth breathing impacts your sleep and heart health, and why your kissing habits could affect your microbiome. Discover practical tips like the importance of tongue scraping, the truth about charcoal toothpaste, and how early dental care can set children up for lifelong wellness. Don't miss this eye-opening discussion that will change how you think about oral care! #oralhealth #wellness #health Dr. Staci Whitman: IG: @doctor_staci ==== Thank You To Our Sponsors! Nuzest Go to https://nuzest-usa.com/drg and use code DRG for 20% off all products. SiPhox Visit siphoxhealth.com/healthyself to get 20% off your first at-home blood test and start your journey toward optimal health. BON CHARGE Click here and use code DRG for 15% off storewide OurPlace Visit https://fromourplace.com and use code DRG to receive 10% off. ==== Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Show 00:00:09 - Oral Microbiome & Systemic Health 00:01:48 - Signs of Gum Disease 00:03:04 - Oral Pathogens & Cancer 00:04:18 - Oral Bacteria & Brain Health 00:06:00 - Oral Probiotics & Salivary Testing 00:08:30 - Improving Oral Health Timeline 00:11:33 - Kissing & Bacteria Exchange 00:13:34 - Tongue Scraping Benefits 00:15:31 - At-Home Blood Testing 00:18:39 - Causes of Bad Breath 00:20:59 - Ketone & Periodontal Breath 00:22:34 - Floss vs. Water Picks 00:25:23 - Brushing Techniques 00:27:31 - Mouth Breathing & Dental Health 00:30:02 - Red Light Therapy & Dental Tools 00:33:11 - Sleep Apnea & Airway Issues 00:35:12 - Myofunctional Therapy 00:36:53 - Diet & Jaw Development 00:40:51 - Early Treatment for Children 00:43:33 - Retainers & Orthodontics 00:46:40 - Breathing & Jaw Expansion 00:50:03 - Toothpaste Choices 00:53:34 - Hydroxyapatite Benefits 00:56:50 - Prebiotics in Toothpaste 00:59:31 - Antimicrobial Products Use 01:01:01 - Functional Dentistry Institute 01:03:42 - Guest Introduction & Closing

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0:00.0	You know if you kiss someone with an unhealthy mouth, you can transfer that bacteria into your mouth?
0:04.1	That can elevate your risk of cavities and gum disease. Do you know that sugar is not the leading
0:08.2	cause of cavities? It's mouth breathing. And did you know if you have charcoal in your toothpaste,
0:13.2	you should probably stop now as it's wearing down your enamel? Can my bacteria of my mouth be
0:18.0	affected if I'm kissing someone with a really jacked up mouth? Yeah, I mean,
0:22.1	you can exchange bacteria. They're transmissible. This is why a lot of kids go off to college who
0:26.7	never have cavities or gun disease and then all of the sudden end up with a mouth full of hurt.
0:32.6	Dr. Stacey Whitman is a leading functional kids dentist in Oregon. She's the founder of NoPo Kids Dentistry.
0:37.8	She not only works holistically with the mouth and full body,
0:40.8	but also is looking at airway assessments,
0:42.8	making sure that we're breathing properly
0:44.8	so it doesn't affect our health for the negative.
0:46.8	She's the founder of Feed Your Good Guys,
0:48.8	a revolutionary new toothpaste
0:50.8	not only made to prevent cavities,
0:52.8	but also feed the microbiome of your mouth.
0:59.5	Welcome to the show back again for show number two, all the way from Oregon.
1:03.7	Yes.
1:04.7	Thanks, Dr. Gee.
1:05.7	I'm so happy to have you on.
1:06.7	Look, look, look, look, look, right from the get-go.
1:09.3	Right from the get-go.
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