The Huberman Lab Podcast discusses neuroscience: how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health. We also discuss existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. His laboratory studies neural regeneration, neuroplasticity, and brain states such as stress, focus, fear, and optimal performance. For more than 20 years, Dr. Huberman has consistently published original research findings and review articles in top-level peer-reviewed journals, including Nature, Science, Cell, Neuron, and Current Biology. He is a regular member of several National Institutes of Health review panels and a Fellow of the McKnight Foundation and the Pew Charitable Trusts. Dr. Huberman regularly consults for technology development companies, professional athletic organizations, and various units of U.S. and Canadian Special Operations.
How to Improve Oral Health & It’s Critical Role in Brain & Body Health
In this episode, I discuss the importance of oral health for dental and microbiome health and general physical and mental well-being. I explain science-supported protocols for strengthening your teeth and gums, including how to remineralize your teeth. I cover the best approaches and timing for brushing and flossing, tongue, gum, and oral microbiome care and how oral health is critically important to offset metabolic, cardiac, and brain diseases, including dementia. I also discuss proper nutrition for oral health, fluoride, and how sugar and mouth breathing can accelerate tooth decay. This episode ought to be of interest to everyone seeking to improve their physical health, mental health, and lifespan, given the critical role that oral health plays in all of these.
For show notes, including referenced articles and additional resources, please visit hubermanlab.com.
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Timestamps
(00:00:00) Oral Health
(00:03:28) Sponsors: Mateina, ROKA & Helix Sleep
(00:07:13) Oral Health Quiz
(00:13:53) Teeth Biology, Cavity Repair
(00:20:01) Mouth, Gums, Saliva
(00:27:23) Sponsor: AG1
(00:28:51) Cavity Formation, Bacteria, Sugar, Acidity
(00:35:10) Teeth Remineralization, Fluoride, Water
(00:42:57) Sponsor: InsideTracker
(00:43:58) Tools: The “Do Nots” of Oral Health, Mouth Breathing
(00:54:48) Tools: Fasting & Teeth Remineralization; Nighttime Toothbrushing
(01:03:23) Proper Teeth Brushing; Tooth Sensitivity & Gums
(01:08:16) Bacteria, Plaque & Tartar; Tooth Polishing
(01:11:02) Proper Flossing Technique, Waterpik; Children & Flossing
(01:14:23) Tool: Xylitol, Bacteria & Cavity Prevention
(01:19:43) Toothpastes: Xylitol, Fluoride, Hydroxyapatite
(01:22:38) Mouthwash & Alcohol, Antiseptic Mouthwash
(01:26:29) Tools: Baking Soda, Hydrogen Peroxide?, Salt Water Rinse
(01:32:36) Alcohol-Based Mouthwash, Nitric Oxide
(01:34:52) Tools: Canker Sore Prevention & Gut Microbiome; Sleep
(01:37:47) Tools: Tongue Brushing; Toothbrush Care
(01:41:38) Teeth Sealants; Metal Fillings, Mercury, Mastic Gum; Root Canals
(01:48:43) Dentist Visits, Daily Routines & Oral Health
(01:54:17) Practices for Oral Health, Oil Pulling
(01:58:21) Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Sponsors, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter