#055 - Prebiotics, Probiotics and the Gut Microbiome: A Practical Guide
This episode explores the physiological relationship between oral health and gut health, examining how periodontal inflammation may influence systemic inflammatory markers and, in turn, gut and metabo...
7 Sep 20min
#054 - Beyond Sugar: Understanding the Connection Between Your Mouth, Diet and Whole-Body Health
The mouth is not an isolated part of the body. It contains a complex microbiome made up of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms, and maintaining balance within this ecosystem is an import...
31 Aug 27min
#053 - Dental Amalgam & Mercury: What the Research Really Shows
Dental amalgam has been used for generations because it is durable, inexpensive and relatively forgiving during placement. But amalgam also contains approximately 50% elemental mercury by weight, rais...
27 Aug 23min
#052 - 20 Minutes of Brutal Dental Truth That Could Save Your Health 💥🦷
Did you know your oral health could affect far more than just your teeth?In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, Dr. Maria explores the fascinating connection between your mouth, your gut, and your overal...
5 Aug 20min
#051 - The Silent Inflammation Living Inside Your Mouth
Inflammation is one of the most misunderstood concepts in health. While it's essential for healing and protecting the body, chronic low-grade inflammation has been associated with many of today's most...
28 Juli 21min
#050 - The Truth About Fluoride: Benefits, Risks & What the Evidence Really Says
Fluoride has been one of the most debated topics in modern dentistry, especially following recent policy changes in the United States.In this episode, Dr. Maria Florou takes an evidence-based approach...
23 Juli 20min
#049 - Bruxism Explained: Beyond Stress, Mouthguards and Common Myths
Bruxism is often blamed on stress or a poor bite, but modern research paints a far more complex picture. In this episode, Dr Maria Florou explores the science behind teeth grinding, explaining how the...
15 Juli 24min
#048 - The 9 Dental Questions Everyone Should Ask Their Dentist
Oral health is about far more than clean teeth.In this episode, Dr Maria Florou explores the science behind brushing, flossing, saliva production, bacterial balance, and the oral microbiome. She answe...
23 Juni 23min
