How to Improve Oral Health & Its Critical Role in Brain & Body Health

In this episode, I discuss the importance of oral health for dental and microbiome health and general physical and mental well-being. I explain science-supported protocols for strengthening your teeth and gums, including how to remineralize your teeth. I cover the best approaches and timing for brushing and flossing, tongue, gum, and oral microbiome care and how oral health is critically important to offset metabolic, cardiac, and brain diseases, including dementia. I also discuss proper nutrition for oral health, fluoride, and how sugar and mouth breathing can accelerate tooth decay. This episode ought to be of interest to everyone seeking to improve their physical health, mental health, and lifespan, given the critical role that oral health plays in all of these. Read the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/hubermanlab Timestamps 00:00:00 Oral Health   00:03:44 Sponsor: LMNT   00:07:13 Oral Health Quiz   00:13:53 Teeth Biology, Cavity Repair   00:20:01 Mouth, Gums, Saliva   00:23:54 Sponsor: AG1   00:28:51 Cavity Formation, Bacteria, Sugar, Acidity   00:35:10 Teeth Remineralization, Fluoride, Water   00:43:58 Tools: The “Do Nots” of Oral Health, Mouth Breathing   00:54:48 Tools: Fasting & Teeth Remineralization; Nighttime Toothbrushing   01:03:23 Proper Teeth Brushing; Tooth Sensitivity & Gums   01:08:16 Bacteria, Plaque & Tartar; Tooth Polishing   01:11:02 Proper Flossing Technique, Waterpik; Children & Flossing   01:14:23 Tool: Xylitol, Bacteria & Cavity Prevention   01:19:43 Toothpastes: Xylitol, Fluoride, Hydroxyapatite   01:22:38 Mouthwash & Alcohol, Antiseptic Mouthwash   01:26:29 Tools: Baking Soda, Hydrogen Peroxide?, Salt Water Rinse   01:32:36 Alcohol-Based Mouthwash, Nitric Oxide   01:34:52 Tools: Canker Sore Prevention & Gut Microbiome; Sleep   01:37:47 Tools: Tongue Brushing; Toothbrush Care   01:41:38 Teeth Sealants; Metal Fillings, Mercury, Mastic Gum; Root Canals   01:48:43 Dentist Visits, Daily Routines & Oral Health   01:54:17 Practices for Oral Health, Oil Pulling   01:58:21 Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Sponsors, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter   Disclaimer & Disclosures