616: Optimize your oral health for longevity | Staci Whitman, DMD

“I want people to look at their toothpaste just like they look at their food labels,” says Staci Whitman, DMD. Staci Whitman, DMD, board-certified pediatric dentist and a leader in functional dentistry, joins us today to share science-backed insights on how your oral health influences your whole-body health, and the simple steps you can take to optimize it: - Oral health is the cornerstone of longevity (~3:00) - Oral health & cognitive function (~4:30) - Testing (6:00) - Symptoms of oral dysbiosis (~10:00) - Nutrition for oral care (~12:00) - The importance of nasal breathing (~14:30) - Flossing & water picks (~15:00) - The impact of ultra-processed foods (~16:00) - Her daily routine (~17:00) - How to find the best products (~21:00) - The truth about fluoride (~25:00) - What is dental fluorosis? (~30:00) - Hydroxyapatite & theobromine (~31:00) - Her oral healthcare line, Fygg (~33:00) - The case against mouthwash (~34:45) - How to drink coffee to protect your teeth (~37:00) - How to whiten your teeth (~38:00) - The risks of veneers (~42:30) - Root canal experiences (~43:15) - The Institute of Functional Dentistry (~52:00) Referenced in the episode: - Follow Whitman on Instagram (@ doctor_staci & @ feedyourgoodguys ) - Check out her website ( https://doctorstaci.com/ ) - Use code MBG20 for 20% off a purchase at fygg.com (one-time and subscription) We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube ! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices