This episode is about one of my favorite topics, which is oral health! And I’m here with someone I’m very excited to chat with today – I’m here with Dr. Mark Burhenne, who is the creator and author at askthedentist.com. And he’s also the best-selling author of the “8-hour Sleep Paradox.”
He is a family and sleep medicine dentist and we get to go deep on a lot of fun topics today, including the big problems in current dental care modalities, the difference between functional dentistry and conventional dentistry, what the oral system connection is, and why what happens in your mouth affects your whole body. We also talk about how how 70+% of chronic disease has a connection in the mouth and the reason that many oral health products that you might be using can actually damage the oral microbiome and lead to long-term problems.
We touched on the very controversial topic of fluoride and why he is adamant that you should avoid it, especially in your children, and how it can reduce IQ by as much as six to nine points. He shares how the process of getting cavities is similar to the process of metabolic disease, what to know about root canals, why brushing and flossing are not the only answer, and why diet is actually more important.
And then we also talk about something called hydroxyapatite, which is the main ingredient in a toothpaste I formulated that’s available at Wellnesse. We explain the science of what makes this ingredient so unique and more beneficial than fluoride, as well as being completely safe. And we talk about the remineralization process and how hydroxyapatite can be very supportive of this remineralization process and of the oral microbiome. He’s such a wealth of knowledge and we’re definitely going to do a round two if you have specific questions for him.
Episode Highlights With Dr. Mark Burhenne
- Some of the big problems with dental care currently
- The difference between functional dentistry and conventional dentistry
- What the oral systemic connection is and why what happens in the mouth affects the body
- How 70+% of chronic disease has a connection in the mouth
- The reason many products actually damage the oral microbiome
- What to know about fluoride and why to avoid it (could reduce IQ by as much as 6-9 points)
- Hydroxyapatite as a biomemetic that is beneficial for teeth
- How the process of getting cavities is similar to the process of metabolic disease
- What to know about root canals, when they are suggested, if they are needed, and what to do instead
- Why brushing and flossing aren’t the only answer (and why diet is more important)
- Supplements that can help support oral health and how to support saliva
Resources We Mention
- Askthedentist.com
- Wellnesse Toothpaste
- Breath by James Nestor
- Dr. B’s Guide: Reversing Cavities Naturally
- Dr. B’s Guide for Parents
More From Wellness Mama
- 28: Can Cavities Remineralize?
- How to Remineralize Teeth Naturally & Reverse Tooth Decay
- 4 Unusual Ways to Boost Oral Health
- My Oral Health Routine (That Stopped My Cavities)
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