How to Improve Your Teeth & Oral Microbiome for Brain & Body Health | Dr. Staci Whitman
from Huberman Lab
by Scicomm Media
Published: Mon Mar 24 2025
Show Notes
My guest is Dr. Staci Whitman, DMD, a board-certified dentist for kids and adults. We discuss the critical importance of oral care and the oral microbiome for brain and bodily health. We examine the negative effects of common oral care product ingredients such as alcohol, astringents, and bleaches. We also explore the history and real impact of fluoridated drinking water on oral, bone, and systemic health.
Then we discuss healthy, lesser-known solutions for bad breath, canker sores, cavities, and teeth whitening. We cover how teeth can be made to repair their own cavities and the connection between oral health and cardiovascular health, male and female fertility, dementia, and cancer.
This episode goes far beyond the best approaches to brushing and flossing and will be a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their oral health and appearance at any age.
Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.
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Timestamps
Dr. Staci Whitman
Oral Health & Oral Microbiome
Oral Healthcare Ingredients, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS); Canker Sores
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Cavities & Teeth De-/Remineralization, Fluoride
Cavities, Tool: Meal Frequency, Fasting
Sugar, “Dissolvable” Carbs & Cavities, Tools: Feed the Rainbow, Clean Diet
White Teeth, Bleaching, Hydroxyapatite, Mouth Breathing
Antibiotics, Gut & Oral Microbiome, Tool: Probiotics
Mouthwash, Alcohol, Astringents, Cardiovascular Risk, Bad Breath
Sponsors: AG1 & Joovv
Saliva, Dry Mouth, Salivary Analysis, Tools: Hydration; Nasal Breathing
Mouth vs. Nasal Breathing, Hard & Soft Tissue Issues
Deviated Septum, Therapies, Kids & Adults, Mouth Breathing & Sleep Disorders
Gum Health, Flossing; Sexual Health
Shifting to Nasal Breathing, Mouth Taping, Tools: 3-Minute Test, Kiss The Sky
Chewing Gum, Mastic Gum, Tool: Xylitol; Chewing Food, Breastfeeding
Sponsor: Function
Gum Disease, “Leaky Gums”, Cardiovascular Disease, Dementia, Cancer
Antibiotics, Ozone Therapy, Oil Pulling, Mold, Tool: Coconut Oil; Facial Trauma
Nicotine Gum & Pouches, Oral Health; Coffee, Teeth Whitening
Whole Foods, Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste; Tool: Testing Oral Microbiome
Water Fluoridation, History, Other Fluoride Sources, Neurocognitive Issues
Drinking Water & Fluoride, Toothpaste, Cavities
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Water Fluoridation & Levels
Oral Health & Fertility
Toothbrushing, Flossing, Waterpik, Tool: Toothbrushing & Meals
Teeth Spots & Markings, Fluorosis, Hypoplastic Enamel
Oral Health, Women, Pregnancy, Menopause & Burning Mouth
Geographic Tongue; Lip Balm; Mouth Breathing, Symmetrical Chewing
Tongue Tie, Chewing & Speech Function, Intervention
Red Light Therapy, Peptides & Exosomes
Mercury Fillings, Ceramic Composites, Retainers, Sealants
Dentists, Depression, Anxiety, Suicide; Insurance
Recap, Top Behavioral Tools for Oral Health, Tongue Scrapping
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