#054 - Beyond Sugar: Understanding the Connection Between Your Mouth, Diet and Whole-Body Health

#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 important part of oral health.


In this episode, Dra. Maria Florou speaks with dietitian Carolina Rossi about the relationship between nutrition and the oral microbiome. They discuss how sugar frequency, acidic drinks, hydration, saliva, eating patterns and lifestyle factors can influence the oral environment.


The conversation explores why repeatedly consuming sugary foods and drinks can expose the mouth to acid, how saliva helps neutralise that acidity, and why continuously sipping drinks throughout the day may create additional challenges for dental health.


They also discuss nutrient-dense foods, plant foods, polyphenols, omega-3-rich foods and the relationship between the oral and gut microbiomes.


A valuable conversation for anyone interested in oral health, nutrition, microbiome science, cavities, gum disease and the connection between dental health and overall health.

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#053 - Dental Amalgam & Mercury: What the Research Really Shows

#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 💥🦷

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#047 - Mercury, BPA, Fluoride & More: Understanding What’s In Your Mouth

#047 - Mercury, BPA, Fluoride & More: Understanding What’s In Your Mouth

The materials used in dentistry are often viewed as routine and unquestioned. But what does the scientific literature actually say about mercury amalgams, BPA-containing composites, titanium implants,...

16 Juni 19min

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