Why Your Mouth May Be More Important To Your Erections Than You Think

In this episode, Rena Malik, MD sits down with Dr. Katie Lee to explore the powerful connection between oral health and overall well-being. They discuss often-overlooked links between the oral microbiome, systemic diseases, sexual function, and even cognitive decline, diving into topics such as the downside of mouthwash, the importance of flossing, and the surprising ways oral hygiene can impact cardiovascular health and menopause. Listeners will gain actionable tips for optimizing oral care and insights into how a healthy mouth can protect the entire body. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction00:02:38 The Mouth-Body Connection00:03:45 The Truth About Mouthwash00:08:36 Bad Breath and Tongue Scraping00:15:28 Oral Health and Sexual Health00:19:00 Gum Disease and Erectile Function00:23:27 Menopause, Dry Mouth, and Bone Loss00:30:51 Heart Disease and Brain Health00:39:27 Foods, Drinks, and Dental Myths00:47:14 Flossing and the Ideal Oral Care Routine00:54:59 Dry Mouth, Teeth Grinding, and Sleep Apnea01:06:03 Canker Sores, Whitening, and Fluoride Thanks to today’s sponsor, Ogee: A higher standard for beauty. Go to ogee.com/RENA and use code RENA to get 20% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. Stay connected with Dr. Katie Lee on social media for daily insights and updates. Don’t miss out—follow her now and check out these links! INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/katieleedds/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thecollectivehealthsociety/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/katieleedds/ X - https://x.com/drkatiemccannl1 WEBSITE - https://katieleedds.com/ https://www.collectivehealthsociety.com/post/welcome-to-collective-health-society/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NCNsnkcr3wc Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices