THE SERIES
EPISODE 1
MOUTH MATTERS
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN GATEWAY TO HEALTH: HEALING SECRETS OF THE ORAL BIOME.
The #1 cause of a cavity (and it's NOT sugar).
Bleeding gums? Listen up: these cavity critters can work their way into your heart valves, the gut and your blood flow. How chronic disease begins in the mouth and what we can do to repair, restore and rejuvenate the oral biome and our overall health.
The oral bacteria that dictate, modulate and enhance our health. Plus, the surprising link between what we eat and the crowding of our teeth. Why our diets no longer support healthy bacteria in the mouth and what we can do to regain a health-enhancing oral biome.
EPISODE 2
KNOW THY MOUTH
How to maintain a healthy oral biome. Clue: The answer is NOT to nuke your mouth with antibiotic
#1 thing you must do to maintain a healthy pH in your mouth. (And why flossing, brushing, visiting the hygienist alone won't cut it).
Why the next frontier of medicine can be found in plaque! Why being 'long in the tooth' is a warning sign of underlying disease. How to crowd out the "bad bugs" in your mouth and restore the delicate balance of good and bad bacteria.
EPISODE 3
ORAL CLIMATE CHANGE
The harmful bacteria that sticks to our teeth, secretes acid and gradually breaks down our enamel.
The shocking link between gum disease and Type 2 diabetes. Where 70% of your saliva really comes from (and it's not us). How the shape of your jaw can cause potentially deadly sleep problems. The surprising link between stress and tooth decay.
EPISODE 4
BEYOND THE MOUTH
If the body's largest source of chronic inflammation is not because of diet or lack of exercise… then what is it? The truth will shock you.
Having a baby? Why taking care of your gums is vital for a healthy pregnancy. Why dentistry is not what it used to be. The great chasm between dentistry and medicine 150 years ago. Why the gut begins in the mouth. How bad bacteria can cross the bloodstream and enter the brain, triggering a cascade of serious health issues.
EPISODE 5
ORAL CONTROVERSY & CONFLICT
The truth about fillings: necessary to save teeth or are we putting toxic materials in our mouths.
What to do if you suspect an infection in an old root canal. The link between jaw injections and heart disease. The simple test you should take before undergoing any dental procedure. Everything you need to know about implants… foreign bodies that may trigger a reaction or are they safe and similar to our own tissue?
EPISODE 6
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
Restore your teeth to full health, function and beauty: The newest, cutting edge science in restorative dentistry
When brushing your teeth can be BAD for your health. Do you have a tooth that needs pulling out? These new technologies reveal why we never have to suffer tooth-pulling again. The incredible new tool that can optimize a patient's healing process. How to stop bad bacteria from sneaking between gum and bone and into the bloodstream.
EPISODE 7
PAIN, FEAR AND THE FUTURE
Does a visit to the dentist fill you with anxiety and fear? These new technological breakthroughs can put your mind at ease. The new science that's changing the game for modern day dentistry. How non-penetrative lasers will replace the teeth-yanking of old. The future of teeth care from the top minds in the oral health space. This secret will change the way you eat, brush, floss and even chew gum. forever!
EPISODE 8
BONUS EPISODE: LIFETIME OF YOUR MOUTH
Take a peek into the future with our discussion on the 'golden age' of dentistry along with the best ways to care for an aging mouth.
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