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How to Improve Your Teeth & Oral Microbiome for Brain & Body Health | Dr. Staci Whitman

2025/3/24
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Dr. Staci Whitman: 我是一名专注于儿童和成人功能性牙医。我关注口腔健康对整体肠道健康以及大脑寿命、心脏健康、激素和男性和女性生育力的强大调节作用。许多人为了美白牙齿、清新口气而采取的措施,实际上损害了他们的口腔微生物组,并可能导致严重的心血管问题。我们应该关注饮食、生活方式和口腔护理产品中的成分,而不是过度依赖产品。口腔健康是一个整体健康的重要组成部分,我们应该从整体的角度来考虑它。 我建议人们像阅读食品标签一样阅读口腔护理产品的成分,了解每种成分的作用和来源。许多牙膏含有SLS或其衍生物,这会破坏口腔粘膜并导致口腔溃疡。强效薄荷和精油也可能损害口腔中的有益细菌。口腔溃疡也可能是肠道问题的反映,例如克罗恩病、腹腔疾病、肠易激综合征等。 牙齿会不断进行脱矿和再矿化。进食后,口腔会变得酸性,但唾液会自然地使牙齿再矿化。然而,现代人的饮食习惯和生活方式往往会破坏这种平衡。频繁进食会使口腔长时间处于酸性状态,从而导致龋齿。糖和面粉会为口腔中的细菌提供养分,细菌代谢后会产生酸,导致龋齿。因此,控制糖和面粉的摄入量,并减少进食频率,对于预防龋齿至关重要。 健康的饮食习惯对于口腔健康至关重要。我建议人们多吃全食物,例如优质蛋白质、各种蔬菜、水果(适量)、坚果、种子、橄榄、泡菜和发酵食品。这些食物可以为口腔中的有益菌提供养分,从而改善口腔微生物组的平衡。 牙齿的白色取决于光线在牙齿表面的反射和折射。使用羟基磷灰石牙膏可以改善牙齿的表面光滑度,使其看起来更白亮。漂白剂可以使牙齿更白,但会损害口腔微生物组。 服用抗生素后,应该补充益生菌来重建口腔微生物组。经常使用含酒精和强效抗菌剂的漱口水会损害硝酸盐还原菌,从而影响心血管健康。保持唾液健康的关键在于补水、矿物质补充和鼻呼吸。检测口腔微生物组可以帮助识别潜在的病原体,这些病原体可能导致多种全身性疾病。 大部分人口都是口腔呼吸者,这与现代人的饮食习惯和生活方式有关。口腔呼吸会导致面部结构改变,影响鼻腔容积、鼻窦和气道,从而导致睡眠呼吸暂停等问题。建议人们尽力进行鼻呼吸,可以通过口部贴胶带、进行三分钟鼻呼吸测试等方式来改善呼吸习惯。 牙龈出血是炎症的迹象,会影响全身健康,包括性健康。使用牙线清洁牙齿间隙非常重要,可以预防龋齿和牙龈疾病。随着年龄的增长,牙线可能无法有效清洁牙齿间隙,这时可以使用冲牙器。 口腔细菌可以转移到大脑、心脏和其他组织,直接导致或加重痴呆症、心血管疾病等疾病。牙龈疾病是许多全身性疾病的风险因素。臭氧疗法具有抗菌、抗病毒和抗真菌作用,可用于治疗牙龈疾病和牙周病原体。油拔法可以去除生物膜,具有抗菌和抗炎作用。 尼古丁产品中可能含有其他有害成分,会损害口腔微生物组,导致龋齿和牙龈退缩。咖啡会使口腔干燥并染色牙齿。建议人们多吃全食物,减少加工食品的摄入。使用羟基磷灰石牙膏可以改善牙齿健康和口腔微生物组平衡。 饮用水中添加氟化物并非一种高效的氟化物摄入方式,其长期安全性及有效性仍存在争议。研究表明,孕妇尿液中氟化物浓度较高,其子女的智商测试分数较低。口腔健康会影响生育能力,包括卵子健康、排卵和卵巢储备。 睡前刷牙比早上刷牙更重要。使用牙线清洁牙齿间隙非常重要。刷牙时应使用柔软的牙刷,并轻柔地进行圆周运动,避免磨损牙釉质。氟化物会导致牙齿变色,出现氟斑牙。釉质发育不全是一种牙齿釉质矿化不足的疾病,可能与矿物质缺乏和维生素D缺乏有关。 口腔健康会影响女性激素水平,包括月经周期、围绝经期和绝经期。舌苔发白是口腔菌群失衡的迹象,可以使用刮舌器来改善。牙医的职业压力很大,导致抑郁症、焦虑症和自杀率高。 Andrew Huberman: 我与Dr. Staci Whitman讨论了口腔健康对整体健康的重要性,以及如何通过特定的营养、呼吸和清洁方法来修复龋齿、美白牙齿和清新口气,同时改善口腔微生物组。 我们讨论了大多数人为了拥有更健康的牙齿和外观以及清新口气而采取的措施,实际上是如何破坏他们的口腔微生物组的,以及这些措施如何导致严重的心血管问题。我们还讨论了刷牙、使用牙线、刮舌和油拔的科学原理和益处,以及氟化物的问题。 我们还讨论了如何治疗舌系带、鼻中隔偏曲、口腔溃疡等问题。通过今天的讨论,您将获得最新的知识,了解如何照顾您的口腔健康,无论是出于审美原因,还是为了减少龋齿和牙龈疾病,以及在这样做的同时,如何支持您的大脑和心脏的寿命。 supporting_evidences Dr. Staci Whitman: 'It really depends on the ingredients...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So, for example, sodium lauryl sulfate is a foaming agent...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'But also, and this is off, not on many people's radars...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So I wasn't taught this in dental school...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So we have hydroxyapatite...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'However, it is no match for a poor diet...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'Yeah, this is great. This is important...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'But what sugar does...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'Okay. So we want to feed our healthy bacteria...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'Yeah. And by the way, there are some folks out there...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So the whiteness is coming how the light reflects...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'Yes. Yes. Very commonly, patients' parents will report...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So if we're indiscriminately carpet bombing the mouth...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So your saliva is so important...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'I suggest testing your oral microbiome...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So humans are obligate nasal breathers...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'Pink in the sink, any amount of bleeding is a sign of inflammation...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'chew some gum, particularly xylitol gum...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'Yes. And many other systems too...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So antibiotics...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So I put a spoonful of organic raw coconut oil...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So I don't want to villainize anything...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So the idea was that if we put it in the water...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'And so they were finding that pregnant women...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'Yeah. So again, it ties back to that translocation...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'Nighttime is always the most important...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So a lot of parents will bring their kids in...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So you want to do gentle circular movements...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So, fluorosis can be mild, moderate, or severe...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'this is something I'm very passionate about...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So we see it both ways, rising and falling...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So your mouth feels metallic...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'What is geographic tongue caused by?' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'Well, I don't think it's getting into your...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So the whole thing with this conversation is all about function...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So it's the same with a tongue release...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'It certainly couldn't hurt...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So the best dentistry is no dentistry...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'Yeah. Thank you for bringing this up...' Dr. Staci Whitman: 'So it's why corporate dentistry is taking over...'

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My guest is Dr. Staci Whitman, DMD), a board-certified functional dentist for kids and adults. We discuss the critical importance of oral care and the oral microbiome for brain and bodily health. We examine the negative effects of common oral care product ingredients such as alcohol, astringents, and bleaches. We also explore the history and real impact of fluoridated drinking water on oral, bone, and systemic health.

Then we discuss healthy, lesser-known solutions for bad breath, canker sores, cavities, and teeth whitening. We cover how teeth can be made to repair their own cavities and the connection between oral health and cardiovascular health, male and female fertility, dementia, and cancer.

This episode goes far beyond the best approaches to brushing and flossing and will be a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their oral health and appearance at any age.

Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com).

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Dr. Staci Whitman

00:02:04 Oral Health & Oral Microbiome

00:05:01 Oral Healthcare Ingredients, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS); Canker Sores

00:08:45 Sponsors: Eight Sleep & BetterHelp

00:11:38 Cavities & Teeth De-/Remineralization, Fluoride

00:19:14 Cavities, Tool: Meal Frequency, Fasting

00:21:51 Sugar, “Dissolvable” Carbs & Cavities, Tools: Feed the Rainbow, Clean Diet

00:27:41 White Teeth, Bleaching, Hydroxyapatite, Mouth Breathing

00:34:34 Antibiotics, Gut & Oral Microbiome, Tool: Probiotics

00:36:20 Mouthwash, Alcohol, Astringents, Cardiovascular Risk, Bad Breath

00:39:54 Sponsors: AG1 & Joovv

00:42:21 Saliva, Dry Mouth, Salivary Analysis, Tools: Hydration; Nasal Breathing

00:47:23 Mouth vs. Nasal Breathing, Hard & Soft Tissue Issues

00:54:19 Deviated Septum, Therapies, Kids & Adults, Mouth Breathing & Sleep Disorders

01:00:42 Gum Health, Flossing; Sexual Health

01:01:50 Shifting to Nasal Breathing, Mouth Taping, Tools: 3-Minute Test, Kiss The Sky

01:05:53 Chewing Gum, Mastic Gum, Tool: Xylitol; Chewing Food, Breastfeeding

01:11:28 Sponsor: Function

01:13:15 Gum Disease, “Leaky Gums”, Cardiovascular Disease, Dementia, Cancer

01:20:05 Antibiotics, Ozone Therapy, Oil Pulling, Mold, Tool: Coconut Oil; Facial Trauma

01:28:07 Nicotine Gum & Pouches, Oral Health; Coffee, Teeth Whitening

01:34:16 Whole Foods, Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste; Tool: Testing Oral Microbiome

01:39:39 Water Fluoridation, History, Other Fluoride Sources, Neurocognitive Issues

01:54:57 Drinking Water & Fluoride, Toothpaste, Cavities

01:59:51 Sponsor: LMNT

02:01:07 Water Fluoridation & Levels

02:04:52 Oral Health & Fertility

02:07:03 Toothbrushing, Flossing, Waterpik, Tool: Toothbrushing & Meals

02:13:23 Teeth Spots & Markings, Fluorosis, Hypoplastic Enamel

02:19:10 Oral Health, Women, Pregnancy, Menopause & Burning Mouth

02:23:16 Geographic Tongue; Lip Balm; Mouth Breathing, Symmetrical Chewing

02:27:09 Tongue Tie, Chewing & Speech Function, Intervention

02:32:27 Red Light Therapy, Peptides & Exosomes

02:34:40 Mercury Fillings, Ceramic Composites, Retainers, Sealants

02:39:08 Dentists, Depression, Anxiety, Suicide; Insurance

02:45:05 Recap, Top Behavioral Tools for Oral Health, Tongue Scrapping

02:52:10 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

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