54| Dr. Mark Burhenne - If You Have Teeth You Need To Listen To This

Today's guest is who I would call the Michael Jordan of functional dentistry. His unique insights into sleep, oral health, and health overall have drastically changed my life as well as hundreds of thousands of other people's lives. Welcome to the show, Dr. Mark Burhenne!

Mark is unique in his approach to dentistry because unlike most dentists, he doesn't want patients to have to come back repeatedly to his chair. He instead takes a preventative approach. He joins me to discuss his interest in sleep as a dentist; how he came across mouth-taping (which I did a podcast episode about!); why he believes that dentists and physicians should be working together more often; his takes on using mouthwash, black seed oil pulling, and fluoride.

He also answers a series of rapid-fire questions sent in by listeners, including but not limited to whether or not mercury fillings are dangerous, if gum recession can be reversed, what his thoughts are on pulling wisdom teeth, and so much more! A functional dentist won't shame you for cavities and whatnot; they will educate you, and that's what Mark does!

I am so grateful for Mark's time. I learned so much from this conversation and hope that you do too! If you aren't subscribed to the show already, please be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app! I would also really appreciate it if you would share the podcast with at least one other person you know who might also enjoy it and if you would leave me a five-star review! That really helps the show out!

Time Stamps

1:28 – Dan is excited to introduce Dr. Mark Berhenne to the podcast!

2:51 – Mark explains his interest in sleep in addition to oral health.

5:36 – Discover how Dan discovered Mark.

6:51 – Mark discusses mouth-taping.

10:19 – Mark discovered mouth-taping while researching for his book.

11:41 – What are the positive results of mouth-taping?

13:57 – Mark explains why so many people breathe through their mouths.

17:37 – Mouth-taping can dramatically increase oral health.

18:30 – Mark discusses the link between oral health and overall health.

22:17 – How would Mark work with a physician to increase a client's overall health?

26:02 – There may be correlations between plaque buildup and heart disease.

26:43 – What are Mark's thoughts on mouthwash?

29:56 – Mark touches upon his thoughts on black seed oil pulling.

33:55 – What is Mark's routine for brushing, flossing, and tongue-scraping?

37:28 – Should we brush right after eating or wait a bit?

41:00 – Mark offers his take on fluoride.

46:22 – Mark shares what types of toothpaste we should be using.

47:51 – What is the ideal diet if we want to avoid the dentist's chair?

51:25 – Dan thanks Mark for making dentistry available to so many people.

53:21 – Mark tells us about his provider list.

55:11 – Are mercury fillings dangerous?

55:20 – Can gum recession be reversed?

55:56 – Mark lists the common causes of gum recession.

56:29 – How can we prevent teeth-grinding?

59:07 – Mark recommends what he believes to be the best toothbrush on the market.

1:01:48 – What are Mark's thoughts on pulling wisdom teeth?

1:02:55 – What resources does Mark use to help optimize his health?

1:06:12 – Mark touches upon some of the biggest dental scams.

1:10:19 – Mark advises us to read Breath by James Nestor.

1:11:47 – Mark argues that people in 100 years will see mouthwash as weird and dangerous.

1:12:48 – What is Mark's biggest question he wants to be answered?

1:13:33 – Where can people find Mark?

Resources

Subscribe to the Podcast

Follow Me on Instagram

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Listen to My Episode About Mouth-Taping

Visit Mark’s Website

Listen to Ask the Dentist Podcast

Follow Mark on Instagram

Purchase Mark’s Book

Purchase James Nestor’s Book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

Read Dr. Mark Hyman MD’s book Food Fix

Purchase Kate Rheaume-Bleue’s Book Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox