Neuroscientist "Toothpaste Is Damaging Your Teeth" How To Take Care of Your Teeth.

Dr Andrew Huberman in this Recap talks about how to take care of your oral health a lot of myths and facts are discussed in today’s episode… the original podcast goes deeper into oral health , i invite you to watch that out nonetheless, a lot of tools & data to use that would help you in your daily life.
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Dr. Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist and tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. He discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works.
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[@brain.mindset]

Hi y’all, I appreciate all the positive comments under this video. Make sure you subscribe to my channel & let me know if You would like to see more tips on dental & oral health in general.

[@c.marmion8430]

I have 2 questions for you if I may... Firstly, would it be possible for you to show the chart that appeared for a second @3:05 in the video which showed a number of foods and drinks along the top, above a graph showing their acidic/alkaline(?) values, and talk a bit about which to avoid and which to consume more of to promote good oral health. Secondly, @ 4:45 you said that after eating anything it's best to try and clear as much of the food from the mouth as possible. How are you suggesting to do that as I understand from recent studies that I've read that it's not good to brush the teeth within one hour of eating or drinking because food and drinks soften the enamel on the teeth, therefore it's best to wait an hour before brushing. What is your advice on this?

[@shoegal7]

​@@c.marmion8430I doubt your questions will be answered here as this video belongs to Prof. Andrew Huberman.

[@ciuzdamm]

Hello Doctor, Can you please explain why some groups of people around the world don't ever use a toothbrush and have a healthy mouth environment?

[@ciuzdamm]

​@@shoegal7 I guess you're right.

[@shoegal7]

@@ciuzdamm it says a lot when the uploader has even deleted my reply. Sneaky sneaky.

[@bobpictor7960]

Hello doctor and dear followers, I would like to give you a concrete case verified by life. My great-grandmother, in Romania, 100 years ago, didn't have any kind of toothpaste or toothbrush, but she knew from her ancestors that after they finished eating, they dipped their finger in rock salt, without added iodine, and massaged their gums for 2-3 minutes, after which rinse with a single mouthful of water. At the age of 78, he had intact teeth, without ever having been to the dentist.

[@keekim59]

My grandma did the same. She used her fingers and salt. Kept her teeth till she died at 92, no cavities.

[@pick4u2]

had a friend raised in the mountains, eating food they grew, she had perfect teeth even though she smoked, didn't brush, drank moonshine, never went to the dentist, never a cavity

[@i.ehrenfest349]

Very cool. I also like that he/she was gender fluid.

[@brain.mindset]

This is interesting!

[@marbanivet]

​@@i.ehrenfest349 English probably is not their first language😅maybe .

[@SoniaJbrt]

My Grandpa brushed his teeth his whole life with salt water. He died with all his teeth healthy, never went to a dentist either, never had a toothache in his life.

[@embunpagi2735]

Can you tell me the best dosage of the salt water to me ? Thank you

[@TheOrganicCookingTwins]

I bet he ate well too which these days we know too much and want to try it all right? LOL but it is good to know these things too about your grandpa!

[@AlexisGitarre]

how do you know she had intact teeth when she never was at a dentist?

[@panike-pc7lk]

Same way you would know what a dog was without being a vet ​@AlexisGitarre

[@JohnSmith-lk8cy]

There is no way that would work if he ate sugary food which feeds the Strep Mutans. He must have eaten good food.

[@estelhagdorn7455]

6:00 Resume: " use soft toothbrush, floss correctly, xylotol kills streptocoqus, it creates no acid, use mouthwashes without alcohol, baking soda (sodium) in water instead of toothpaste, swisch it, spit it out, keep up daily, to 2 times"

[@The999999999abc]

A medal to you sir/madam...

[@cooltron]

@@Awesomediaeuand why would it do that?

[@Bambotb]

Soft toothbrush fucked my teeth they don’t clean enough and baking soda is an abrasive thiese advices are esoteric dangerous i can tell you that,

[@cooltron]

@@Bambotb You aren't supposed to use medium or hard. It's abrasive on your enamel. Baking soda is perfectly fine.

[@jaquimeehan2743]

​@Bambotb Toothpaste is actually more abrasive than baking soda, so maybe it's the Toothpaste that's has ruined your teeth.

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of baking soda 1 tablespoon non-iodized salt 1 teaspoon of xylitol 10 drops of peppermint essential oil (optional)

[@life2essence]

I've heard peppermint oil is too harsh, kills the healthy bacteria as well. It's recommended to use anise essential oil instead. I do this myself.

[@kwimms]

@@life2essenceI heard 10W30 is even better... Jeez...

[@somewhererainbow4775]

You could add alittle turmeric and grind a few cloves to a powder and add onthe list

[@genxer74]

great grand pappy had all the knowledge we are just now discovering??!?! Whoda thunk it? And we call ourselves "modern" and "evolved". Psh!

[@PeCo333]

​@@somewhererainbow4775Do you want to get yellow teeth?😅

[@just-a-fella3212]

I know several dentists whose grown children and grand children have never had a filling in their lives, due to simply not eating sugar. In the 1970s and '80s while attending a large dental training hospital, we were taught that sugar is the vital ingredient in tooth decay. Without sugar, the bacteria cannot thrive and produce acid to decay the teeth. At the time, we had many human skulls of most races from around the world that were used for teaching and research purposes. Most came from India. Even though they had not cleaned their teeth, the Indian skulls had a full dentition of teeth with no decay because the individuals had not eaten sugar. We also had skulls from hunter gather people with worn down teeth from a lifetime of chewing tough and gritty food but they had no tooth decay either, because they also did not eat sugar. Nowadays, our western "experts" tend to play down sugar as the vital ingredient in tooth decay, blaming instead, the bacteria that feeds on the sugar, as Dr. Andrew Huberman does in the above video. Meanwhile, our multibillion dollar sugar and dental industries continue to grow, with one destroying and one repairing human teeth in a type of symbiotic relationship.

[@gabrielosorto4789]

That’s due to the fact that the actual sugar alone does not cause cavities, but the bacteria feeding on the sugar does. So, in theory, as long as you keep the bacteria in control, you can live a life with sugar and have no cavities. Yes, sugar feeds the bacteria, but the sugar is not the actual cause of the cavities.

[@jasonvaughan5128]

Sugar is poison. Fact. Anyone who promotes sugar, is promoting illness. Fact.

[@ConnorMartinCMB]

@@jasonvaughan5128 sugar is not poison, people just consume it in excess due to them not having a real choice.

[@devra5186]

I'm 58 years old. No root canals. No receding or bleeding gums. Both of my kids have never had a cavity...both now in their thirties..still no cavities. We had a no sugar household except for vacations where they had whatever they wanted. Floss daily, Ayurvedic ( Indian herbs) toothpaste. Low pressure brushing, no electric toothbrushes, extra soft toothbrushes only. No flouride ever. We also never used fluoridated tap water.

[@uncovertruth77]

Why do you not recommend electric toothbrushes?

[@keinohrtini]

Amazing! I am so happy that you actually found something that was beneficial for you and your kids’ teeth! I still remember that my experience as a kid was very different and I had all my upper and lower molars drilled and filled by the age of 14! I was beyond afraid of going to a dentist but my did not even consider to try a different dentist! I wish my parents would have been as knowledgeable as you are!

[@everywherenowhere6901]

​@@keinohrtini A lot of dentists did a lot of drilling and filling that was not needed because they were greedy bastard's. Happened to me.

[@ElisabethDonati]

Me too. I'd probably have all my teeth!@@keinohrtini

[@silverhranch]

Same here! Been using Eucellus nutritional powdered toothpaste. Great stuff!

[@SunnyDay-od8iq]

Coconut oil pulling works wonders. Coconut oil is antimicrobial and smells good. Also use baking soda and water as a mouth rinse nightly. Never will buy commercial mouthwash ever again. Key to good oral hygiene: Neutralize the acids in the mouth.

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

Excellent advice! Thank you!

[@SupremeSwaggy]

Absolutely 🤝🏾🤝🏾🤝🏾

[@hensmom6473]

Easy to do and well said 💯🦷💯🦷

[@camwells9726]

How long do you do the coconut oil for ? I struggle to do it a long time

[@SunnyDay-od8iq]

Swish a tablespoon of organic, unrefined coconut oil in your mouth for 15 minutes once a day. Set a timer. I coconut oil pull right after I drink tea in the morning. You could watch a KZbin video for 15 minutes to occupy your attention during the oil pulling. Coconut oil pulling is a game changer. Keep trying it's worth the effort for a cleaner, healthier mouth. Good luck!

[@lumen8039]

My now 90 year old aunt has only had one cavity in her whole life. After she filled that tooth she only brushed her teeth with salt and never had any dental issues again and she still has all her natural teeth to this day

[@taniayager3361]

I used Xylitol gum in the evenings after brushing and then bought Xylitol sugar. I ground the crystals in my coffee grinder and add 1/4 tspn to a toothpaste I bought called Eco Denta. This toothpaste already has 25% Xylitol, flouride free, and contains lime and coriander herb essential oils. Mixing the fine powder Xylitol with the squirt of toothpaste and applied on the teeth with a soft toothbrush is not only keeping the bateria at bay but seems to be whitening my teeth as well. I also massage my gum with the paste. I've managed to stop the buildup of plaque! It may also be remineralising my teeth!

[@carlofrancisco5256]

Is this available outside the U.S.?

[@carlaeskelsen]

I also add xylitol to my nasal rinse, with the same healthy result- no more sinus infections, very clear breathing, and almost never a cold. Not even once a year.

[@charleneburmeister9471]

Isn’t that toxic?

[@snclemmons]

can you please include a link to Eco Denta. Thanks!

[@user-rs6fk1vu6q]

@@snclemmonsGoogle it………

[@tridoc99]

As a dentist I agree 100% with everything you said. You were extremely thorough explaining all the main points I try and hit with my patients. I especially like how you discussed the negative effects of alcohol and mouth rinses that contain alcohol. I didn’t see where you explained your title assertion that toothpaste is damaging to teeth. I feel that was a little clickbaity and I worked on me because I watched with the intent of refuting that claim.

[@meganhopkins1497]

This is stripped from the Andrew Huberman podcast with a very Clickbait title. I can honestly say no Dentist I’ve ever seen his ever explained exactly what causes cavities. I am 43 years old and I’ve had dental problems my entire life, and I’ve only ever been told to just keep brushing. I highly suggest watching Andrew Huberman, podcast for the full story from him. I am fairly positive that he has no affiliation with this KZbin channel.

[@tridoc99]

@@meganhopkins1497 I’m sorry that has been your experience. Part of the problem is an insurance system that pays very little for the diagnosis of disease, zero for educating patients how to prevent disease, and the bulk of payment for fixing disease. As you can see it took Dr. Huberman 11 minutes to explain this. If a dentist explained this to 6 patients per day that is working for free for 1 hour a day, which is impossible with the overhead costs of most dental practices today.

[@jcs6206]

Yeah, this is just stolen content... so you really fell for it Doc - lol. I really appreciate your professional opinions you shared with your comment.

[@Movement-Training212_7]

Why never ! one dentist ever never explained these basics ?? I learned these and more from a Female dentist here on you tube changed my routine day 1 Day two I knew it was working from results the way my mouth over night with a zylitol product over night. Ordered from a private practitioner .. Also when I was doing a very strict keto my doctor said whatever I was doing keep it up and my oral health wasn’t as a routine really strict I never floss sometimes I didn’t even brush before bed it was very erratic everybody has to find their own way but between eating properly not eating in between meals and being aware of the pH in my mouth at this point I think I know more than my dentist or at least more than anything to share.

[@mrbeanie5314]

Toothpaste damages your health due to the toxic chemicals it contains

[@xRiPw0lFx]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *🦷 Tooth decay is caused by bacteria feeding on sugar and producing acid, leading to demineralization of teeth.* 01:41 *🍋 Consuming acidic foods and drinks is not inherently bad for oral health, but moderation and pH balance are crucial.* 02:47 *🍺 Alcohol disrupts the oral microbiome and can lead to demineralization of teeth.* 03:57 *🚬 Stimulants like nicotine and caffeine can also negatively impact oral health by altering saliva pH and encouraging mouth breathing.* 05:06 *⏳ Intermittent fasting or extended periods without acidic foods can promote saliva pH balance and remineralization.* 06:02 *🦷 Proper brushing and flossing techniques, including using a soft toothbrush and gentle pressure, are essential for oral health.* 07:54 *🍬 Xylitol, a sugar substitute, can inhibit cavity-causing bacteria and promote oral health.* 08:49 *🚫 Alcohol-based mouthwashes can disrupt oral microbiome, while non-alcohol options are preferable for fresh breath without harming oral health.* 09:47 *🛠️ Baking soda and water can be a safe and effective alternative toothpaste, but hydrogen peroxide should be avoided due to abrasiveness.* 10:29 *🧂 Saltwater rinses can promote healthy mouth bacteria but should not be swallowed, used as a rinse only.*

[@AM.000]

Baking soda is too abrasive. If you are truly avoiding toothpaste just use water and a soft toothbrush. Fluoride remineralizes tooth structure broken down by oral acidity. Frequency and length of your mouth exposed to acids (from actually acidic foods or carbohydrates) is the concern. Don't swallow Fluoride. I can not attest to alcohol being an issue beyond acidity. The toothbrush, floss, oral irrigation (waterpik) are the main ways to combat demineralization, cavities and periodontal disease. Disrupt the biofilm!

[@AM.000]

Also, don't smoke. smoking is the worst thing you can do for your oral health.

[@CJDane-rf1je]

I believe meth beats smoking Oooh but smoking meth that would be the best way to lose your teeth. Or playing hockey

[@faramund9865]

Xylitol also gives me diahrea.

[@veganandlovingit]

Thank you so much. I've recently started using baking soda on my teeth to save me going to the dentist for mid year cleanings. Don't expect your dentist to support this. I've been using baking soda as a face scrub for decades. I started because the fine commercial scrub I liked went off the market. My face feels so smooth and silky. If I don't use about once a week my face feels yucky. I advise anyone who might try this don't scrub too vigorously in the beginning. I keep my baking soda in a plastic flour shaker (with a bit of rice to soak up any moisture) in the bathroom - very convenient.

[@VeeKayGreenerGrass]

Currently using baking soda with turmeric for this.

[@auntbeth448]

Same, same! Loving it!

[@CL-im9lk]

Do you add anything to baking soda for facial scrub? How exactly do you do it? Thanks

[@VeeKayGreenerGrass]

@@CL-im9lk you can add turmeric or sour sop leaf powder for anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric can be messy though.

[@Awesomediaeu]

Hasn’t baking soda destroyed your enamels? I’ve read somewhere it causes it. If it hasn’t I’ll give it a go too

[@annpringle8219]

Stevia is not a sugar! It's a sweet herb. I'm a Herbologist over 30 years. Great video doc.

[@fouzisultan245]

I love the short version summarizing key points. I recommend you produce more content like this.

[@nenadcvele]

He never said toothpaste damages teeth. Taken out of context. Part about fluoride toothpaste completely missing from the video.

[@BetterMouth]

We need more of these conversations! 👏

[@madhusudan]

I learned the hard way about alcohol and oral health. If you are a heavy drinker (like I was) and keep getting major cavities and perhaps even root canals and tooth extractions (like I did) maybe think about getting sober. Haven't had a tooth problem since I quit alcohol and started chewing xylitol after meals.

[@Greencloud8]

Idk 🤷 if I’m wrong or right. But suddenly my seizures just kind of disappeared. I’m not used to feeling normal! Anyway ever since I’ve gotten rid of gum that bled and pain in back molar 🦷 when eating sugar my seizures are gone

[@Erupted89]

Dentist here: It is correct, strep mutans needs to be transferred. It needs the presence of carbohydrates to colonalize. It is also correct that mouth washes with alcohol is damaging. Proper tooth brushing: yes. 2 cm, 2 minutes, 2 times a day Soft brush, aim 45 degrees aiming where tooth and gum intersect. Floss before brushing to prevent abrasion and increase remineralization. Xylotol fills the bacterias ‘intestines’ without giving it ‘energy’. Hence, starves out. Not necessarily kill them, most survives. Bicarbonate has huge crystals. Used as tooth paste it is too abrasive. Can be used as a mouth wash to remove fungus. More than that yes, theoretically it is good to use.

[@peterezzell3865]

Would a xylitol rinse (xylitol dissolved in slightly basic water) after brushing before bed help set up the overnight oral environment for the better? Or just rinsing in slightly basic water?

[@AM.000]

Baking soda rinses are also good for GERD, eating disorders and vomiting. Do not brush 30 minutes after vomiting, you can baking soda rinse right away.

[@AM.000]

​@peterezzell3865 if you are rinsing away fluoride - no. Do not recommend rinsing after brushing with fluoride or any other mineral paste intended for tooth remineralization. Highly recommend a waterpik before brushing. You could add the xylitol to the irrigation fluid.

[@ltodd6184]

When i went to the dentist office years ago, i saw a vertical glass case with all xylitol products in it. Xylitol was in allot of things and was the bomb on the market. Xylitol can cause cancer. Xylitol can cause diarrhea. My best advise is: dont go with the wave. Research it yourself, snd kniw what you are putting in your body and what it can do. The fda and some of these industries would love for you to make them even more money. The fda will ok a product - apparently befor its total effects are even known. Dint go with the wave- the wave is about the all mighty buck!!

[@sirothtakanashi9707]

Also dentist here, after a 15 year career I have pulled enough teeth from patients to forge a blade of bone. I call it Fangblade. I am wondering if you have done the same, and if you had, can we do battle. I live in Texas.

[@MindGymMeditations]

Bleeding gums also mean you're low in Vit C. Saurkeaut is the best source of Vit C

[@DONTwatchmyplaylist]

Sauerkraut

[@danceufo9256]

Many people falsely believe that they shouldn't eat fruit because too much sugar. Juice can be a problem for that reason, but fruit is a whole food that contains many vital ingredients for good health including vitamin C. Of course swish water afterwards. The same people who advise against fruit advise for supplements. Which makes more sense? A natural fruit, or a mineral from a factory? With low vitamin C you can get scurvy and lose all your teeth. Many foods have a little so you're unlikely to get scurvy, however as stated above, your gums can become unhealthy which can eventually lead to tooth loss

[@Santa-ny1yp]

I had bleeding gums for a long time but it wasn't Vit C it was zinc I was missing.

[@supermario4024]

​​@@Santa-ny1yp where to get zinc other than nuts ? We have to avoid nuts due to phytic acid...and did you stop your bleeding gum after consuming zinc?

[@evh3811]

Camu camu fruit has the most vitamin c on earth. Get the powder and use a 1/4 t and it is almost 500% of your rda

[@libramoon2]

Brilliant explanation.

[@Yowzoe]

❤ really well done, thank you!

[@melthouseculture]

Great tips in here! 🔥

[@elviamorales3451]

Very quick, informative, to the point video! Ty

[@nenadcvele]

He never said toothpaste damages teeth. Taken out of context. Part about fluoride toothpaste completely missing from the video.

[@Vn-ye3km]

Thank you so much for sharing this valuable info Dr H 🙏

[@MILABRRA]

THANK YOU FOR THIS HELPFUL VIDEO

[@justingillies2707]

Excellent a must watch for everyone. Thankyou.

[@brain.mindset]

You’re welcome, Thanks for watching!

[@luv2travel2000]

👍 Helpful. Thank you.

[@EmpressAshe]

Omg Best video Detailing this 👏🏼💯 Needed to see this video Years Ago

[@CJDane-rf1je]

Hey then you ought to check out the real person who produced it which is about an hour long not 11 minutes. This is just pirated comment content that's been condensed So if you're really interested in learning more about your teeth maybe hop on to Andrew huberman's real podcast

[@MyClarissa21]

Best video ever explaining what is going on in our mouth . Thank you❤

[@CJDane-rf1je]

Actually the best 1 would be the original podcast which is about an hour long not 11 minutes

[@ask_why000]

This comments section is so helpful and full of great ideas - I can't wait to try!

[@brain.mindset]

I have gathered all the information from the comments sections, and im posting a follow up to this video soon stay tuned.

[@tbobtbob330]

I go to the dentist every 10-20 years. Never had a cavity. I had my teeth cleaned once, but I couldn't tell a difference.

[@UrDominioN]

Interested in your daily dental regiment , please share… ? Much love

[@PT__]

Just never brush your teeth @@UrDominioN

[@wololeiro2364]

Genetics

[@trevorwalker3058]

Thank you for the info ❤prayers

[@luimackjohnson302]

Brilliant Insight! Thank you for sharing this video Dr. Andrew Huberman, very informative on dental care. Greetings from Madang, Papua New Guinea!

[@nenadcvele]

He never said toothpaste damages teeth. Taken out of context. Part about fluoride toothpaste completely missing from the video.

[@LUX_8]

This is NOT Andrew Huberman's channel. 😂

[@dct124]

Oh this is hilarious. My entire family would get on me for not brushing my teeth twice a day, and sometimes not at all. I've never had a cavity. My entire immediate family have all had at least one cavity. My mom had a couple, and root canal. One of my brothers had several cavities, some teeth removed, etc. I learned at a young age in my own that apples really worked. Before church on Sunday mornings I'd just eat an apple or literally scrape my teeth with my finger nails (cleaned finger nails). My reasoning was all that stuff burned and I was just like, not for me 😅 So if it wasn't my tongue, or nails doing the cleaning, it was apples. I also didn't drink a lot of sodas. That's mostly how they got bad teeth. I got used to drinking water in elementary school. I ate a salad for school lunch, and would trade my chocolate milk for half a slice of pizza or whatever protein they had on the menu. Salad first, meat and idk really not much carbs. Not eating carbs is probably why I slept in class a lot 😅 39, still look like I'm in my early 20s. 0 issues. I do need to be more consistent with a tongue scraper. Keep things simple, maintain movement daily, and do things in order with purpose. Your body will thank you later. I can still do everything my younger self could. Pretty much everyone I know my age operate like they're much older. Don't stop being a kid. Mature, but find a way to still be a kid. It'll save you from a lot of stress, anxiety, and depression

[@flicchick10]

thank-you for video great info. i do mix my baking soda with calcium carbonate to make a paste with xylitol.

[@lindapb6529]

Yes, very helpful, thank you 😊

[@RaceForTruth]

A "neuroscientist" supporting fluoride and not condemning artifical sweeteners like aspartame. Just great.

[@earthmancometh7416]

EXACTLY! Lose Your Gurus!!!

[@beardumaw24]

I make a coconut oil toothpaste add baking soda, add a few drops of ginger and peppermint oil mix let set up. Ive have great results.

[@robinbjorge9329]

I add a few drops of oregano oil as well. Teeth feel so clean.

[@michelleiannelli3626]

Very good advice. I use a water pic, which I love. I use it twice a day, what do the dentists say about that? Baking soda really helps with plaque build up.

[@peyton-go3xb]

I've been really focusing on my dental care routine lately, and it's been paying off. Consistency is key, and I've found some great tips and products that have made a big difference

[@emilyb5557]

What's made a difference for you?

[@jhingur7169]

@@emilyb5557 Consistency

[@maureenmenzies4076]

Thank you great advice

[@dagoelius]

Good to hear he mentioned mouthwash. It's basically paint stripper. You need a balanced microbe biome in your mouth just like your gut. Mouthwash has also been shown to neutralize NO utilization in the body which leads to long term heart issues.

[@pasadobhikkhu8440]

Thank you for someone finally addressing this issue. Much of these modern m outh care products are such a marketing scam. I used baking soda for many years with great results and use salt as a mouth wash. About a little finger nail size of salt and a small sip of water and then swish for as long as you like. I def prefer Himalayan or sea salt. You can use the salt after eatjng as well. A very convenient mouth wash. I never floss and I also think my brushing technique helps, that is down strokes on the inside and outside. It acts like floss if done well. Amd i use a soft brush. I am now in sri lanka and use a tooth powder, they have many different types all with natural ingredients such as cinnamon. I have one difficentcy I would say. That is quite sensitive to citrus or anything else that is slightly acid. But swishing with salt immediately neutralizes it.

[@yoyomendez9799]

Wowww amazingly explained

[@abdullahreed7200]

Very useful. Thanks Huberman. I worked this out 25 years ago and had all my fillings taken out. It took me years to change my body's systems and stop the rot. In the meantime I learnt to remineralise the surfaces from time to time, and then the cavities would reopen later because I had not changed my eating and oral hygiene habits enough. In the end it was all worth it. I still have no fillings in my teeth. I'm proud of it. It makes me more resilient, and saves me a lot of time and money. Praise be to God. Back then I asked 25 dentists about their own teeth. None of those were cavity-free. I realised they didn't know how to stop cavities. The 26th dentist had no cavities but said that she didn't know how to heal her own teeth or anyone else's, and that she could only apply what she learned at dentistry school and so would not be able to help me heal my teeth. I read Dr Robert Nara's book Dentally Self-Sufficient.

[@user-sb4no7fg8x]

Wonderful information and explanation x Thank you, thank you for helping us all find true health x

[@nenadcvele]

He never said toothpaste damages teeth. Taken out of context. Part about fluoride toothpaste completely missing from the video.

[@TheBadMoJoe]

Xylitol sweetened gum has helped me avoid cavities significantly.

[@buckie48192]

So do you just chew the gum for a while then spit it out?

[@AM.000]

Love xylitol! It helps stimulate saliva flow and starves bacteria! Kills pets thou so jeep it secured.

[@oldblack15]

​@@buckie48192swallow gum? Yes it is normal " chewing gum" . The xylitol (taste) does not last long. If chewing is not your thing, they also have mints to suck on.

[@TheBadMoJoe]

@@buckie48192 Uh yeah, just like any other gum…I haven’t had any cavities since I started chewing it many years ago. Apparently it remineralizes teeth and starves the harmful bacteria that cause decay. It’s similar to fluoride, but without all the risks. I’ve read more than one article claiming studies indicate xylitol has other benefits, beyond just oral health.

[@UrDominioN]

Dr. Andrew, you have opened my eyes to so much! You’ll never know how much I appreciate it. I would love for you to explain why vaping is so bad… because vaping is filtered oil air. Maybe if you explain it to me I’ll believe you I follow you and agree with most of the things that you say keep up the great work please… thank you very much again. Much Love

[@lydianewman8882]

TY. Your video is appreciated 👍

[@mrmoe110]

I make a paste with cold pressed coconut oil, bobs mill baking soda, real salt, peroxide, and a couple drops of peppermint oil. Works great

[@AM.000]

Please stop using baking soda. It's too abrasive.

[@xtehya]

@@AM.000 Baking soda has less abrasiveness than any other toothpaste… It has a 7 RDA value to be exact.

[@lafettemorgan6676]

I add cloves powder and sometimes activated charcoal to the mix.

[@mrmoe110]

@@lafettemorgan6676 good additions

[@GWAYGWAY1]

Vitamin K2 mk7 is a good start. My childhood was the time my teeth were destroyed by dentist who got paid to drill and pull not protect anything. The was 60 years ago.

[@lawrencehawkins7198]

Gratitude.

[@aprilkitten]

Well done! You touched on everything quickly and concisely. I have been doing all this for quite some time and having spectacular results. I have a jar of baking soda, Celtic Sea salt and Xylitol right on my counter to use as needed. After a meal, I lightly brush and use a Xylitol wash, keep my mouth closed and avoid food and beverages for as many hours as possible to enhance saliva concentration and remineralization. I also rotate toothbrushes ensuring I only use a toothbrush that has thoroughly dried. Bacteria don't like dry toothbrushes! Avoiding antibacterial mouthwash not only helps with oral health, but it can also help lower blood pressure. Thank you for sharing such an excellent and beneficial video.✨🙌

[@Sophie-sm4tf]

I think some dentists cause cavities when they pick at your reeth with that metal hook

[@dachsrottweiler]

Absolutely 😑

[@Beestieboy1]

Absolutely not. Enamel, the outer covering of the tooth, is the hardest substance in the body. Far harder than bone. Intact enamel is not damaged by probing (the picking at the teeth). They are checking for cavitations, holes, soft spots, decalcifications, and defects. If the dental explorer (probe) sticks into the tooth, they found an issue but did not create that with light hand pressure and a thin metal tool. That is greatly underestimating the strength of intact enamel.

[@rosyapplekitchen635]

Instead of mouthwash, chew two cloves (if you can stomach it!) at night for lasting fresh breath!

[@mkelly9221]

I do this once in a while, and it freshens my breath with the added advantage of reducing plague up build!

[@equalizertime188]

I NEEDED THIS INFO ‼️‼️YESS & THANK YOU 🙏 I WILL SHARE 👍 AND SUBBED YOU 💯

[@statanhelier9685]

Huberman is a Living Legend

[@cajunvegan7716]

Finally someone with sense and a platform. I teach new dentists this. Sad

[@Flebbini]

Addition: mouth washes are bad in general, regardless of the alcohol. Mouth wash kills all bacterias in your mouth, also the good ones. Using mouth wash over the course of years is associated with higher risk of heart disease and other fun stuff.

[@truthseeker4740]

I cringed at Dr. Ellie Phillips’ complete mouth care system consist of 3 kinds of mouthwashes for people to use twice daily. 1. CloSys ultra sensitive 2. Listerine antiseptic cool mint 3. ACT Anti-cavity

[@tarathreesix9327]

Not if you make your own, consisting of only xylitol and warm water. Works amazingly as well!

[@nccrchurchunusual7990]

I swish & brush sometimes with coconut oil. Good Earth toothepaste is great & even has colloidal silver but its pricey.

[@gerry2345]

I like this vid. Good insight

[@ehbarooo]

Tea tree oil is also a good option and it’s anti bacterial

[@nikkijohnson7332]

I've had so many root canals, and cavities, and I currently have 3 broken teeth. I have followed my dentists' (multiple) advice for 40 years now. I'm so discouraged!! The only good thing is that I have done the complete opposite with all of my children.

[@easybullet3]

excellent talk ;)

[@KC-DVG]

Good Video. I'll give it a go.

[@noratrembley3648]

I have relatives who used salt back in the day to clean their teeth and gum. They died with all of their teeth. Didn't have cavities and never went to the dentist.

[@dirkmoore4224]

Just curious about your opinion on oil pulling using coconut oil. I do oil pulls with about a full teaspoon for about 10 minutes before bed. Really love the way my teeth feel after the pulls.

[@michelemarch8270]

Thank You🌸

[@YesMia1]

Thank you!!

[@loriengram2786]

As a mouthwash, I use just plain warm water mixed with a few drops of clove essential oil.

[@dianeinvanbc]

You should check out Dr. Ellie Phillips who talks about using clove oil...it can actually have very adverse affects.

[@qefserepulatani4303]

Thats why i started to use Dr Ellie's complete mouthcare system ..changed my life! Never going to a dentist again! Dr Ellie is on KZbin and has incredible mouthcare system

[@AM.000]

How will you remove calculus?

[@qefserepulatani4303]

@@AM.000 dr Ellie explains it all in her videos..basically the mouth wash you use will help create a less acidic environment so that your teeth get remineralized...it's worth it I've been on it since Jan!

[@marissakeynes2532]

I watched a video today and people were saying in the comments that Dr Ellie's dentist had recommended fitting a crown for her, something that she had mentioned in one of her videos. People asked her to elaborate but apparently she didn't. Also somebody mentioned that they'd seen on her website that Crest were her sponsor. I've bought all the products she had recommended but now I don't feel so sure about her. I might be wrong though.

[@qefserepulatani4303]

@@marissakeynes2532 that is understandable... And of course dental work may be needed if it's too late...her routine is more a preventative measure..as is any dentist..I had bleeding gums and sensitivity etc...this is the only routine that's helping me maintain the problems I was experiencing..I am.planning on going to the dentist for a cleaning in July and can't wait to see if they notice that my gum pockets have healed.

[@truthseeker4740]

How come she was seen by the dentist periodically and her recent visit she was talking about possibly getting crown for her tooth in the back of her mouth. Hmm 🤔

[@DavidB773]

I oil pull. Take 1 tbp of the following mixture (3 tbp of Coconut oil, 1 tbp of Xylitol, 4 drops of tea tree oil)

[@lindachubbs1790]

This is Quantum! Thank you so much!

[@brain.mindset]

You’re welcome

[@boblossie3192]

So I thought I was doing things pretty well - until it came to the mouthwash. Bummer..... And even though Dr. Huberman was okay with most of the other things I do, I think I'm going to tweak my routine to his way. I have GREAT respect for so many of the things he speaks of.

[@bobclark6703]

Just water and sea salt is very healing as a mouthwash.

[@boblossie3192]

Thank you for that! @@bobclark6703

[@thisis.michelletorres444]

Great video. It would be great to have heard about oil pulling and its effectiveness on dissolving the sticky matter that hold biofilms together. Also, the use of licorice root and how it too kills Strep mutans.

[@JMToronto]

Great video❤❤❤❤

[@JohnGlen502]

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in most toothpaste can cause painful mouth ulcers. My hygienist just recommended baking soda and a 50 percent mixture of 3% hydrogen peroxide to water.

[@joellemadeleine1]

I agree with you, I do the same . SLS ist always bad, avoid it also in shampoo and soap

[@Green2Red2]

I had mouth sores after being sick as a child, my dentist recommended diluted peroxide 25% to 75% water, followed by Cepacol mouthwash which was very soothing. I still do this when things don't feel right.

[@tryfonelles856]

how is tea tree oil toothpaste? Thanks for the video it was excellent.

[@Joy-ym3mx]

Since it kills microbial bacteria, then I cease to wonder if the beneficial bacteria can survive? I know its powerful cuz I clean with it

[@creativesolutions902]

I make my own mouthwash with a base of xylitol Stevia and the baking soda form of vitamin C, sodium ascorbate … Then I add a little grapefruit seed extract liquid for preservation and my preferred essential oils, and a large glass bottle with distilled water :-) this was a great breakdown to help people understand the mechanisms behind these chemical and biological reactions. Thank you!

[@lindacarlson8886]

Dentist Ellie Phillips recommends a nanohydroxyapatite toothpaste called Boka for remineralization. She recommends against flossing. She says she hasn't had a cleaning in 45 years, and her teeth are dazzling.

[@AM.000]

If you don't floss you should be using an oral irrigation like waterpik. You may still need cleanings as calculus accumulation is different person to person. Some get none, some need cleanings a few times a year.

[@marissakeynes2532]

I thought she recommended Crest Anti Cavity?! Hmm. 🤔

[@miri-dz9oy]

Interesting. Do you happen to remember where she recommended it and maybe provide a title or something so that I can search for it? I guess links would not work here in the comment section. I watched quite a few of her videos and in the comment section of one of them she got asked what she thinks of Hydroapatite in toothpastes and she answered a few month back (not so long ago) that she didn't recommend this ingredient and that it was also not allowed in the European Union. Would love to find out the context and the reason behind these two different recommendations.

[@poochcastilon]

I love your info and watch you often but with all due respect and being a dentist of 35 years I’d like to clear up something. The every 6 month visits has zero medical background! It was adopted from a toothpaste commercial in the 40s or 50s. Science has proven a number of times that the bacteria in the mouth damages the periodontal tissues if it is not removed within 90 days. So the biofilm must be disrupted by your dental team every 90 days. Very healthy people can possibly go 60 months but in my experience very few new patients at least are very healthy. Every 6 months is an insurance scam and nothing more. Again I love your material and I think you did an awesome job I would add the use of a waterpik when considering gum or periodontal health. For many people I would recommend that over flossing considering that the floss primarily cleans the contact point between teeth and the convex surfaces of the curvy convex shaped roots. Just my thoughts Great job all in all

[@scoobysnax8127]

Following Dr Ellie Phillips’ system. Ditched the electric brush. Using xylitol etc. not getting professional cleaning. Not flossing.

[@priapsus]

Yeah, but she is heavy into mouthwashes and fluoride toothpastes, Crest.

[@emilyb5557]

Not flossing? There is so much gunk in between if you leave flossing for a few weeks. Unless mouthwash can possibly clear it all?

[@sunnyromano6862]

And stop eating sugar

[@sunnyromano6862]

​@@BT-dl8kqshe is not crooked she talks about all the studies about xylitol

[@fatimav441]

Why ditching the electric toothbrush?

[@teril.3485]

Ontop of flossing, water flossing, tongue scraping, salt water gargling, electric brush, I still use a miswak stick. Even after all that, only the miswak makes my teeth feel smooth and polished like I just left the dentist's office. It's easy to bring on the go too.

[@sballantine8127]

The Spry Xylitol toothpaste recommended is loaded with silica, which is highly abrasive and removes the enamel on your teeth. It's the third ingredient listed after purified water and glycerin. I sent it back immediately.

[@kaptaan_original]

I use fluoride free Tom's. I'm going to use a silver infused fluoride free soon.

[@dreamgaits]

As a kid we used salt and baking soda for toothpaste and that is what I used until up and out of the house. I had a hack dentist put a bunch of fillings I didn't need in my teeth when I was young. My current dentist says I didn't need any of them.

[@i.ehrenfest349]

Has happened to me, too. Always had perfect teeth, then when at 15 I ended up in a children’s home, I suddenly had 3 large cavities. I read later in a dentist’s magazine that there are unscrupulous dentists who will drill into healthy teeth, to make money.

[@nowandthennn]

Had it happen to me and my sister . I let the dentist drill part of mine . My sister got a second opinion and the new dentist told her she didn’t have any cavities. That was years ago and she is still cavity free .

[@emilyb5557]

It's hard for your current dentist to know you didn't need it all that time ago. They can't see how your teeth looked then and what was removed. But I have heard of some dodgy dentists doing this 😢

[@kathleenkayk]

I hear you. My childhood dentist would clean my teeth and give us candy. I ended up with a mouth full of fillings by 14.

[@rosagoglia4649]

Thanks

[@runae7368]

I've been using the boka nano hydroxyapatite with great success. My tiny tooth decay is completely gone. Xylitol after eating or drinking is a huge help too. I'm not against fluoride but the hap toothpaste just works better for me.

[@starvethebeast6480]

So, chewing gum with xylitol after meals could potentially help?

[@sunnyromano6862]

Yes look up dr Ellie Phillips; she is a retired dentist and makes her own brand of xylitol gum which you don't have to buy but she is an expert on xylitol; she will site studies.

[@starvethebeast6480]

@sunnyromano6862 thanks, I'll check it out.

[@chloezapata4152]

I dissolve xylitol sweetener from Amazon in water and just swish and spit throughout the day. I put half cup xylitol in a cup and a half water.

[@paulharvey9961]

Sounds great using a Xylitol toothpaste but the Spry toothpaste that is promoted in the description, contains fluoride and fluoride is dangerous to your health

[@anthonynickson3667]

In response to users concerns Spry now make a fluoride free version - I haven't tried it yet.

[@paulharvey9961]

@@anthonynickson3667 thank you, I’ve been using the Tom’s fluoride free brand but don’t know whether it is flavored with Xylitol or not, I’ll have to check. Sounds like I should find some chewing gum that is flavored with Xylitol, any suggestions?

[@Danserien]

it contains also titan dioxide that not recomanded

[@brain.mindset]

It’s fixed ! There is. Fluoride free version

[@JDWilliamsPD]

Bravo!

[@edwardchavarro5291]

🎉🎉🎉I am surprised you didn’t mention coconut oil, Is good information about coconut oil is good for the elimination of gum disease 🎉🎉🎉

[@LookAtDat4ss]

I MISS MY FAVOURITE NEUROBIOLOGIST & OPHTHOMOLOGIST, BRING HIM BACK PLLLLEEEAASSEEEEEEEEE PLEASE BRING BACK THE HUBERMAN LAB PODCAST I MISS IT SO MUCCHHHH

[@sairos4057]

wtf you saying? his last video was 3 days ago

[@user-pp3tb2ud2w]

What about using COCONUT OIL to clean your teeth? It dissolves Tarter & whitens teeth nicely, and is Anti-Bacterial!

[@AM.000]

It unfortunately does not dissolve tartar. Oil pulling coats your teeth in fats which acts like a rain coat protecting you from acids from foods and bacteria. Eating hard cheese like cheddar could also work in place of oil pulling.

[@Hayanew]

Yes, it works. Coconut product is very good to maintain health, from its water, oil, meat,wood etc. No wonder it also protects teeth. So many researches and proved. Keep going consume coconut. It's one of most benefit plants in world, useful from root till top of the tree, if you understand the knowledge of coconut you'll be grateful having coconut plants in your living area

[@kelvinlum9883]

thanks

[@susannefitzpatrick9955]

Andrew - can you do a video about how to whiten teeth at home (if you haven't already) please? It's too pricey in the UK. Thank you.

[@TheEnigmaticmuse]

As reluctant as i am to giving up flossing completely, dr. Ellie has a lot of people getting great results with her protocol where she encourages listerine and discourages flossing. I do use diluted peroxide as a mouthwash and my teeth feel strong. I brush with baking soda after. I've read through thousands of comments on this and by far, people who use baking soda and peroxide report the best results with some even saying their hygienist asked what they use because their teeth are so clean. And after saying peroxide and baking soda, they tell them to stop lol

[@robertmaier8959]

Watch out listerine nukes your oral microbiome. You can end up with a balance more towards S. mutans. Mouthwash also apparently increases you blood pressure. Best to avoid it completely.

[@jimig399]

I used the exact same method you speak of for 10 years. I recently started using mouthwash and toothpaste again. I can tell you that my teeth are strong and healthy... but they are a dingy color that I am not fond of. It took about 6 months of a whitening toothpaste to get the white back in my teeth.

[@TheEnigmaticmuse]

@@jimig399 hmm, I wonder why. A lot of people reported their teeth being pearly white. Peroxide is a whitening agent.

[@AnneWilkynson]

​@@TheEnigmaticmuse Peroxide ruins the natural oral microbiom of your mouth, like alcohol does

[@TheEnigmaticmuse]

@@AnneWilkynson that seems like it can be counteracted by swishing with or drinking milk kefir or buttermilk

[@debbiefarrar7356]

I use baking soda on teeth last year it’s fantastic l don’t trust toothpaste. This is cheaper and better for my teeth and my breath is better than when l used toothpaste I use baking soda as a deodorant it’s fantastic last all day

[@doracotterell2863]

Debbie, how exactly are you using baking soda as a deodorant?

[@debbiefarrar7356]

I put the baking soda into a small glass jar 🫙 and use a makeup brush to brush it on. It works on yr skin for hours. Your skin can breath as deodorant blocks your glands

[@debbiefarrar7356]

Put in glass jar and brush on with makeup brush you don’t need a lot

[@user-mc5ch1rs4d]

You put baking soda on toothbrush and brush with it?

[@Grinchroy1]

@@user-mc5ch1rs4d yes

[@pjohn68]

Sea water is great!

[@kristinlucas3282]

I need pray for healing and direction . Were next in my life. Thankyou very much. Kristin.🙏🙏🙏🍿