44. Making Oral Health Sexy with Dr Lauren Poole

This episode is an absolute game-changer. If you think oral health is just about brushing and flossing, you need to listen and listen well. Dr Lauren Poole is a holistic dentist and she's here to bust myths and shed light on the critical importance that your dental health plays in your full body well-being.

How this information has not been drilled into us before (yes that was a dental pun) is beyond me- your mouth is literally your gateway to total body health, and it's not just about what you put in it, but how you care for it.

WE COVERED:

• How dentistry got a bad rap for only addressing problems once they exist, instead of taking a preventative approach
• When it comes to cavities, sugar is NOT the bad guy - this is a myth worth busting
• Bad news for lovers of Goldfish crackers!
• Pros and cons of Fluoride, and using Hydroxyapatite as alternative
• Gum, mints, mouthwash- what dentists love and what to avoid- you’ll be surprised
• Xylitol vs sorbitol
• Mouth tape for sleep, and how your sleep affects your oral health

RESOURCES:

Dr. Lauren Poole is the founder of Sweet Truth Dental in Nashville, TN. After six years in the traditional dentistry world, she became passionate about caring for her patients’ entire wellbeing—not just their mouths. So she set out to research and acquire the skills that can make dentistry safer, healthier and keep the whole body in mind. Today, Dr. Poole goes beyond traditional certifications to stay up-to-date on all the modern, holistic ways that non-toxic, preventive treatments can make living smart feel so so sweet.

@SweetTruth.Dental

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