The Wellness Mama Podcast

The Connection Between Oral Bacteria and Disease with Dr. Griffin Cole

August 20, 2024 Katie Wells/Dr. Griffin Cole Episode 844

Episode Highlights With Dr. Griffin Cole

  • The connection between oral health and disease in other places in the body
  • “Good” and “bad” bacteria in the mouth and how they impact the rest of the body
  • We have over 500 species of bacteria in the mouth alone
  • The importance of maintaining an alkaline environment in the mouth
  • What is the difference between traditional dentistry and biological dentistry
  • How to support the oral microbiome 
  • How refined sugar actually negatively affects the teeth
  • When you get cavities, it's the acids produced by bacteria that actually cause the problem
  • How a hydroxyapatite toothpaste supports the mouth
  • His take on oil-pulling 
  • Understanding root canals, when to avoid them, and the people who should be very cautious 

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