Oral Bacteria And Your Health - with Dr. Mark Burhenne | The Empowering Neurologist EP. 162

[@barbarajansen4912]

I have been in the dental field since 1970. I worked as a part time dental assistant since age 14. I had braces twice. I went to dental lab school and graduated in 1975 . I've worked in my own lab for 31 years. Teeth have been my life. I started using a water pick since I was 18 years old. I have used a sonic care toothbrush since 1989. At age 68 I have minimal gum recession. I have been using a tongue scraper for over 20 years. I stopped using toothpaste ten years ago. I use coconut oil and a sprinkle of baking soda with my Sonicare toothbrush. The last time I had my teeth cleaned professionally was three years ago. The last time I had it done there was no blood in the spit bowl. My oral biome is balanced. I use no fluoride and tossed the mouthwash. I use my Waterpik. I don't believe in flossing as it pushes more bacteria and foreign mass into the gingival margins. I never feel any buildup of plaque or a feeling of rough surface. I have all my teeth. Both of my parents lost their teeth around age 35. I never owned a toothbrush until I was 8 years old. I bleach my teeth twice a year using a gentle whitener strip (professional, nothing commercial). I eat healthy, take mineral supplements and vitamins A-C. I have a few crowns because the crooked teeth had worn each other out and I had a lot of cavities. I have fillings in my teeth over 50 years old. I would not be considered a very good "customer" in the medical world of dentistry. I've helped people by fabricating their crowns and veneers and have made most of my own crowns. I have a fountain of good information and willing to share with everyone.

[@karneymac]

Well done, Barbara! Can I ask...how many times do you brush daily and what is the brand of the "gentle whitener strip" you use? Thanks!

[@groove1486]

From your practice/professional experience, what can be done for receding gums? Thank you dearly upfront for sharing!!🙏🏼💓

[@daisycofresi7252]

How can you deal with crowns that give problems. My daughter gets infections. What to use to aleviate infection. Thank you.

[@tonimcdaniel9110]

My crown has a crack in it .zBut the dentist only want to do implants.Can I get this crown repair or get anew bridge somewhere?

[@bobbywalter5320]

Are either of your parents still alive?...if not How long did your parents live?..

[@707Milan]

We moved to Costa Rica 9 years ago and during our 3 year tour, our daughter got a cavity. The dentist scheduled her to get it filled 3 months after. Having learned why cavities start and how they can be reversed, we started the Weston Price Protocol. When we returned to the dentist, he exclaimed "wow, it's a miracle. It has cured itself". To which I replied, "no, if you were taught about nutrition and how to reverse cavities, you would see this all the time". He had no interest in knowing what we did. Our daughter is now 16 and has never had a cavity since.

[@emese-tundetorok1135]

Where can I find more info about this? Thanks in advance.

[@707Milan]

@@emese-tundetorok1135 Weston A Price Foundation

[@johnbyrnes7912]

Hard to believe your story because what dentist would make you wait 3 months ! 🤡

[@707Milan]

Ever live in Costa Rica and far away from a fairly big city? @@johnbyrnes7912

[@naijaman6639]

​@@johnbyrnes7912buhaha

[@donnafisk2014]

Bless you for taking a stand against all the fluoride use,I have been wondering about this for a long time

[@milliesecond102]

I feel HORRIBLE for having put my child's health at risk with fluoride treatments! This same pediatric dentist was also pushing GUARDASIL on him at 10-12 years old! We need to reclaim true health ASAP for the sake of future generations. Thank you. Dr. Perlmutter for being among the true healthcare practitioners leading the way❤

[@jarichards99utube]

I have become VERY SUSPIOUS about Most Pediatricians... IMO-They are DEFINETELY captured by the OVER-TREATMENT Dogma of our current Government/$$$CORPORATE Medical Establishment... All the Best to you, StayWell -70SomethingGuy

[@streetninja510]

Don’t feel so horrible! You can’t blame yourself for the environment and society we live in. We’re all doing our best and there’s a thousand new things to worry about every day. I’m just grateful to come across new information like this when I can. What we pass on to our kids is also outlook and mindset. Yes, seek out this type of information and incorporate it into your life as best you can, but don’t let it turn into some debilitating fear where everything is this horrible evil poison and we end up teaching our kids to live in constant anxiety. Sorry, bit of a random rant, but it’s for myself just as much as anyone else who sees this!

[@annmarie9215]

Docs receive $ kickbacks for pushing shots/ drugs - Is it the best thing for the little child, or the best thing for their bank account? The American Medical Field is imploding...no more bribes and bonuses by big pharma!! At the expense of human health!

[@DebbieCWellness]

We all regret some things we weren’t aware of what our kiddos were little - all we can do is make necessary changes and educate our kids and others whenever we can

[@greenftechn]

I don't think GUARDASIL was mentioned anywhere in this video. If you can impose upon your son the kind of sexual ethic that will be sure to eliminate exposure to HPV, there's no need for it, naturally. As it is, we have large numbers of oral cancers today that would have been prevented by vaccination, as well as deaths from cervical cancer that could also have been prevented. Seems weird, and completely unscientific to mention a vaccination against a virus in the context of the comments on this video.

[@Luv-evedear]

I put baking soda and peppermint essential oil in virgin coconut oil to brush my teeth, since 2010. My mouth is in excellent health.

[@tylerlangford7040]

How does this feel/taste after brushing, rinsing, etc?

[@1timbarrett]

Pls can you share your toothpaste recipe? 🙏

[@magentamagenta1274]

@ Timandanna Barrett I just posted the recipe but you can also google it bentonite clay food grade or bicarbonate will work

[@devadulce]

did he not just say. the essential oils were NOT advised to be used?.

[@VickeyHaley]

​@@tylerlangford7040😊

[@arisilberman4190]

When I was 5 years old my father, a civil engineer, screamed against Fluoride being added to water!! He was screaming Rat Poison! In the 1950s he fought unsuccessfully to keep fluoride out of the facilities he was designing.

[@ohdwight]

he was a hero

[@masudahmed6029]

It's too calcify the pineal gland (3rd eye) fluride calcifies pineal gland it's a neurotoxin

[@buckie48192]

What a shame, they are poisoning us in everything 😢

[@grahamedwards6824]

My wife was attending a dental hygienist every three months for at least ten years. If only she had advised us to have blood tests, we might have found out years ago that she was pre diabetic. She has unfortunately now developed Altzheimer’s disease. Since changing our diet to Low Carb and High Fat (mostly extra virgin olive oil etc), as well as doing intermittent fasting, her gum disease has completely resolved. No fancy toothpaste…. Easy as ABC…

[@bettyofferdal6542]

Hi You have to get this book. End of Alzheimers by Date Bredsen MD ( cream cover orange back) - There IS hope for reversal. Current testimonies - no heavy drugs.

[@grahamedwards6824]

@@bettyofferdal6542 We have been following his Re-Code plan for some years and are now getting much lower fasting glucose levels and higher ketone levels. It’s clear to me that this is helping….

[@opheliamyall2554]

Virgin coconut oil is reportedly helpful in treating Alzheimers. Also Rosemary tea. Also Vitamin B 12

[@janonthemtn]

See video by Dr Chris Knobbe MD on seed oils Animal fats from grass fed animals are best

[@bernadettecassidy3620]

Excellent information and advice…. thank you both!

[@williamhenry3337]

WOW! Tongue scraping is more important than brushing or flossing! I've watching more than 3,000 functional health podcasts and this is one of the best. I'm going to watch it a second time to absorb all the info.

[@brucehutch5419]

​@Ayo . After listening to this looking at Mark Buhenne KZbin and podcast he is the real deal a real up-to-date expert, my opinion. But "I am still somewhat confused" with what treatments to do.

[@mreudeco]

@Ayo absolutely rubbish. These guys dish out any crap in the name of being different.

[@dawnbrainerd6423]

I have receding gums, bone loss and supposedly need a root canal. I heard the latter is, like the first two issues, very bad!!! I was told pulling the tooth would be healthier. Swishing with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide supposedly kills good bacteria too? I can't afford a naturepatgic dentist and am now untrusting standard dentists. I need factual answers and advise. Thank you!!!!

[@winniecash1654]

​@@dawnbrainerd6423 swish with baking soda. It helps the flora (biome) in the mouth using pH. It will encourage the balance of the biome without killing the good bacteria. Using h2o2 will kill everything, putting the biome at risk, as well as mouth wash.

[@user-pf5xq3lq8i]

Start taking vitamin k to channel calcium towards the tooth.

[@deepikamenon4365]

In rural India people use a twig called datun to brush their teeth. It should be looked into and also in India there was a practice of rinsing your mouth with water after every meal. I feel as we age the gaps between the teeth widen and leaves it open to lodge food particle. I have seen my in laws always rinsing their mouth after meals and after intake of tea or coffee rinsing and running their fingers over their teeth. My mother in law who is 82 hasn’t had a cavity of gum related issue in all her life.

[@elizabethrichter2320]

Can this twig be bought outside India in Europe? Thank you

[@smartguygiyo]

@@elizabethrichter2320 I believe the twig is from Neem tree.

[@elizabethrichter2320]

@@smartguygiyo thank you

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[@user-pf5xq3lq8i]

Neem toothpaste is available.

[@345kobi]

David Perlmutter and Mark Burhenne - My impression is that these gents will be making a honest contribution to health in years to come.

[@yvonneschlame8657]

I find this information exciting news, and it comes at the right time as I'm currently undergoing treatment for paradontitis. When I understood what that was, I also understood that my energy levels and mood would very likely get better once this problem addressed, and I already start feeling better. And with this talk, I will finally take my oral health more seriously. Thank you so much. I don't believe in coincidence, the timing could not have been better 🙌

[@conniehellinger9934]

¹1

[@DebbieCWellness]

I too am happy to have found this educational video!

[@CarnivoreDMD]

Go Keto & solve many other problems you might not even realize yet.

[@nancygossett]

I so much appreciated this info. You are one of the few docs sharing honest and current info on KZbin. And let’s face it, a lot of people get their info this way. You blew me away a decade ago with your first microbiome book. That was brave.

[@davebraatz]

What a wonderful interview. Thank you both! From my personal experience, I would emphasize: Do NOT use antibacterial mouthwashes, antibiotics, or antacids. And certainly do not use a fluoride “anticavity” mouthwash, because fluoride is TOXIC. Consider a nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste. I had been taking chlorine dioxide (5-10 ppm), and sometimes colloidal silver (10 ppm) or a generic "Listerine" as a mouthwash. Three weeks ago, I went in for my Wellness Exam, and my blood pressure was ~ 200/100, the highest ever in my life. The doc (not surprisingly) prescribed 10 mg of Lisinopril and never inquired about WHY my BP was so high. I have been reading a lot about nitric oxide and taking some supplements and foods to increase my NO for cardiovascular reasons (CAC Score of 6100). Dr Nathan Bryan has said that anyone using antibiotics or even just regular mouthwash can knock out the oral bacteria needed to convert nitrate to nitrite, and thereby reduce or eliminate NO production, and raise their blood pressure. Similarly, anyone taking antacids or baking soda may raise their stomach pH enough to interfere with the conversion of nitrite to NO, and thereby raise their BP. I STOPPED taking any CDS orally, as well as sodium bicarbonate (at night, to help my kidneys), and over the past three weeks my BP has continued to fall - recently as low as 105/71 and 111/67. Everyone should know that hypertension and heart disease are killers, and a 95-point drop in systolic pressure in 3 weeks is AMAZING. How many people realize that their Tums antacid or Listerine mouthwash might be responsible for their high blood pressure, reduced Nitric Oxide production, and possible erectile dysfunction (ED) or heart disease. Please be careful and check your BP regularly.

[@leouisegrech722]

As a Registered Dental Hygienist, this has been a fantastic presentation. So many great points and information that I can take back to my practice and share with my clients. Thank you so much !

[@ysunsets]

You are in the minority. Mine were torturers and stuck up for a quack dentist👎

[@55karenina]

The hygienist giving the listening to wash your mouth before she clean the teeth,next time I will tell,that it is harmful to the flora in the mouth.

[@DebbieCWellness]

As a dental hygienist it’s great you are open to these more natural methods - are you able to convince your dentist to be open to it as well?

[@winniecash1654]

​@Debbie C Wellness I think hygienists should ASK "Do you want me to put this poison called fluoride in your mouth?" BEFORE putting the garbage in our mouths. They don't. Every time I see the dentist and hygienist I tell them not to, and they act surprised like first "how does she know about this poison?" and then "why not?" They both put me on the defensive, causing me to over explain the 'why' behind my request. It really ticks me off. Just had to say this.

[@ForrestGump1212]

@@winniecash1654 You shouldn't make pointless comments on youtube if you don't have a clue what you are talking about. I have used fluoride toothpaste for years and my teeth are in excellent shape.

[@Sweetp520]

So glad doctors and dentist are finally waking up .some of us understood much of this for 20 30 40 years .love doc Higgins work. We don't need chemicals ,nature provides all our needs ,without interfering with our bodies. Still I do appreciate the details of science on this subject . Thank you

[@craigme2583]

We don't allow nature to look after us with out unnatural lifes and food. So we need to compensate. There is nothing normal about what we eat. Go dig up a yam or eat a rat.

[@CarnivoreDMD]

Chemicals are needed sometimes but most are spawned from natural plant toxins. Antibiotics etc obviously can be life saving but we still overuse out of caution.

[@CarnivoreDMD]

Fluoride isn’t necessary in a world void of processed carbohydrates, high fructose corn syrup & pan seasonal fruits & fructose snacks. 😅

[@barbaramusella3162]

This is a fantastic amount of long awaited and much needed information! Im feeling empowered and grateful for receiving . Thank you for all your work serving the greater good. I appreciate you both !

[@alexi2460]

Dr P, this doctor/dentist would make a great PBS segment with you. The info might overwhelme people but people, especially seniors need to know this latest

[@menakirpalani]

Thank you Drs Perlmutter and Burhemme. I live in India in one of the largest cities so taking on the Water supply Dept is going to be a marathon task. But I threw my old toothpaste out and replaced it with one that does not have any chemicals and especially No fluoride. I was using a Colgate-Palmolive toothpaste and your podcast prompted me to look at the list of ingredients. Im now using a locally made herbal toothpaste with no fluoride. Ive asked my daughter to listen to yr podcast and advised her to junk her current toothpaste too. Just about Everyone in the metros in India thinks that multinational products are safe and uses one or other varietiy of Colgate toothpaste. I wish I had known about this earlier. Thanks again.

[@meghanadani-oza1943]

I live in ahmedabad. Which toothpaste do you use?

[@ep94528]

That was amazing, I've learned so much being a hypertension patient on meds for as long as I can remember. I've been searching for a way to get off of them all. This is so encouraging, thanks for the work you guys do, the info you are bringing us, and I look forward to many, many more informational sessions. May God continue to Bless You Guys!!!!!

[@sebek12345]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:25 *🦷 The importance of the oral microbiome in overall health* - The oral microbiome plays a significant role in overall health. - Strong links exist between oral health and systemic conditions like metabolic issues and chronic diseases. - Embracing the significance of oral health is essential for understanding and promoting general well-being. 03:21 *🧠 The oral microbiome's connection to brain health* - The oral microbiome has a direct impact on brain health and cognitive function. - Studies suggest a bidirectional connection between the oral microbiome and the brain, influencing conditions like depression and bipolar disorder. - Inflammation induced by oral bacteria can lead to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. 08:59 *🧬 Understanding the role of specific oral bacteria, like P. gingivalis, in systemic health* - Certain oral bacteria, such as P. gingivalis, are associated with gum disease and systemic inflammation. - Dysbiosis, where oral bacteria are out of balance, can lead to various health issues. - The presence of specific oral bacteria, like P. gingivalis, has been linked to conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and coronary artery disease. 17:01 *💡 Promoting oral health without disrupting the oral microbiome* - Maintaining oral health involves more than just eradicating all oral bacteria. - Overuse of antimicrobial agents may disrupt the oral microbiome and negatively impact overall health. - Emphasizing oral hygiene practices that support a balanced oral microbiome is crucial for optimal health outcomes. 20:21 *🔍 The link between oral health and overall health.* - Oral infections may contribute to conditions like Alzheimer's. - Preventing inflammation in the mouth could reduce the risk of certain health issues. - Gum disease and oral infections might have implications beyond dental health. 21:44 *🧠 Understanding the mechanisms linking oral infections to Alzheimer's.* - Oral bacteria can produce chemicals that affect brain health. - The breakdown of tissues around the teeth can create pathways for harmful organisms. - Factors like age, metabolic conditions, and lifestyle choices can influence the integrity of the blood-brain barrier. 25:21 *💡 Exploring the role of biofilms in oral health.* - Biofilms play complex roles in maintaining oral health. - Disrupting biofilms can be more beneficial than completely removing them. - Tongue scraping and proper oral hygiene can help manage biofilms effectively. 29:16 *💬 The beneficial functions of oral bacteria.* - Oral bacteria can produce nitric oxide, which has various health benefits. - Maintaining a healthy oral microbiome is crucial for overall health. - Tongue scraping can promote nitric oxide production and improve oral health. 33:39 *🦠 Biofilms as a defense mechanism for bacteria.* - Biofilms serve as a protective mechanism for bacteria against external threats. - Targeting specific bacteria without considering the broader oral ecosystem may be ineffective. - Various factors, such as diet, lifestyle, and oral hygiene practices, influence the composition of biofilms. 40:16 *🦷 Harmful Ingredients in Toothpaste* - Certain ingredients like surfactants, particularly SLS, found in toothpaste can disrupt the lipid layer in cells, potentially crossing into the bloodstream via the oral mucosa. - Charcoal, while trendy in toothpaste, may be abrasive and should be carefully evaluated for particle size and abrasivity. - Toothpaste ingredients should aim to nourish and maintain the oral microbiome, avoiding disruptive elements like surfactants. 42:04 *🪥 Understanding Charcoal Toothpaste* - Charcoal toothpaste may not have a significant whitening effect but can aid in adsorbing stains from the biofilm on teeth. - The abrasiveness of charcoal toothpaste varies, and consumers should check the relative dentinal abrasivity index (RDA) to avoid damaging enamel. - Evaluating the quality and abrasiveness of charcoal toothpaste can help maintain oral health while addressing cosmetic concerns. 44:08 *💡 Alternative Toothpaste Options* - Toothpaste with hydroxyapatite offers a fluoride-free option with potential remineralizing benefits. - Products like those containing bentonite clay can be beneficial, but it's essential to ensure they contain necessary ingredients for oral health. - Emerging toothpaste formulations aim to nourish the oral microbiome while avoiding harmful additives like surfactants and excessive abrasives. 59:30 *🦷 Importance of finding a functionally trained dentist* - Finding a dentist trained in functional dentistry is crucial for understanding oral health beyond conventional approaches. - Functional dentists delve into nuances like the role of biofilm and offer more comprehensive care. - Patients benefit from understanding the mechanisms behind recommendations for better oral health. 01:01:09 *🪥 Recommendations for maintaining oral health* - Utilize resources like directories of functional dentists to find the right provider for comprehensive oral care. - Educate yourself on the oral microbiome through accessible literature and books. - Use appropriate oral care products and address issues like dry mouth to support oral microbiome health. 01:05:05 *🤝 Importance of collaboration between medicine and dentistry* - Collaboration between medicine and dentistry is essential for comprehensive patient care. - Improved integration can lead to better understanding and management of systemic health issues related to oral health. - High-resolution oral microbiome testing offers new opportunities for collaboration and personalized care. 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[@Annabelleese1]

Thirty years ago I told my dentists/peridontists that the solution to gum disease couldn't possibly be gum surgery. The problem was bacterial and therefore the solution somehow had to be bacterial as well. They answered with a shrug and insisted on the surgery which I staved off repeatedly for as long as I could until they frightened me with all the deleterious general health consequences of my periodontal disease. Well what do you know. FINALLY a dentist that is talking sense! Will certainly try some of the things he recommends and will certainly refuse any more fluoride at the end of my cleanings. Who knows if I can rebalance my oral bacteria maybe the cleanings will no longer be necessary. Please advise a particular oral probiotic Dr. Burhenne thinks most effective.

[@CarnivoreDMD]

Digging deeper. It’s consuming a proper human diet, Keto, KetoVore even clean organic keto vegetarian (temporarily) will treat.

[@geraldkaupp5380]

Turmeric!

[@cynthialambert9067]

I've been using a Japanese solar toothbrush for the last 10 years - Soladey. No toothpaste at all. It discourages the formation of plaque with a small electric current that is undetectable to the user. My hygienist is amazed at how clean my teeth are when I go in for a cleaning. I love the fact that I'm not using toothpaste at all. Soladey is easily available in the USA.

[@laraoneal7284]

You both ARE AMAZING. I learned again so much. You are both Drs with integrity. I enjoy you so much. So much division today instead of collaboration. It is sad. Love both of you.

[@eshaniking4421]

Brilliant! One of the most eye opening, informative & interesting health related discussions I've seen in a while. Thank you! 🙏🙏

[@catherinemccormack2919]

To think how the Pediatricians profoundly intimidated me into administering floride drops in my little infants - to help their teeth mineralize..., tragic..

[@winniecash1654]

I told them all an emphatic "NO." Just like I did almost 30 years ago when I figured out how poisonous silver amalgam is, which has toxic mercury. In fact I had to sign a waiver at USC dental school before they'd replace 9 silver amalgan fillings with noble gold.

[@mariek4362]

We lived in a small town when my kid was getting baby teeth. My kid had bad cavities in baby teeth, and the dentist insisted on root canals in those. Traumatic for baby and mom. By the way, there was No fluoride in the water.

[@Bee-Feather]

Excellent discussion and tremendously generous education! Thank you 🙏 Million % AGREE that curriculum MUST BE UPDATED and the HUGE gap between medical & dental fields MUST BE “Filled” !!! I have found myself feeling tossed into the abyss by BOTH fields of “care”. American “healthcare” system is so compartmentalized/specialized, that I find NO care person will look at the overall, complete system of the bodies they claim to want to help. I find it beyond completely ABSURD there is such GAP that adds to detrimentally deficient “Care”. I very much appreciate You bringing this forward and speaking up 🙏

[@vivetkah]

I wish his recommendations were posted in writing to read and copy them.

[@LyoStefanoOfficial]

I stopped brushing and cleaning my teeth in the mornings cause of depression and my health started truly declining, candida overgrowth. I had NO IDEA it had to do with my oral hygiene untill last month. Educating myself.

[@johnwarner8569]

Oil pull first thing, avoid fluoride, floss and stay as far from sugar as possible....

[@formxshape]

But vegetable oils are super bad news. Are you doing that with lard?

[@johnwarner8569]

Coconut oil sesame oil avocado oil olive oil

[@slippersmomma]

I use coconut that smells like coconut.

[@laraoneal7284]

John warner. I just started oil pulling & so far I can only do 3 minutes. It doesn’t taste too good. Can u give me the name of an oil pull brand that has more spearmint and tastes better? Ty so much.

[@johnwarner8569]

@@laraoneal7284 10 min with Coconut oil works for me

[@semolinasemolina8327]

I am just watching this - and it is enthralling. Well done for being brave in the year 2000 at the conference.

[@mercy3219]

Very interesting information about fluoride. When I was in the elementary school, we moved to a place where our home and school were surrounded by fruit trees which were sprayed with malathion and parathion (who knows what else!) on a regular basis. The next year, when we moved back to our previous community the dentist identified 17 cavities which he responded to by applying three fluoride treatments. My teen years were fraught with more cavities and more fluoride treatments. After my son was born, I started having neurological issues, including myasthenia gravis, followed by two other neurological diseases. I am wondering if there might be a connection. The other neuro issues in our family include ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, etc. -- same question!

[@AutitsicDysexlia]

Safe to say it is... I spent a lot of time as a child in Apple Orchards, and as an adult I have ADHD and am arguably quite a bit into 'the spectrum.'

[@hopefully2224]

They put it in our water where im from

[@lous.6372]

Herbicides and pesticides were developed from nerve gases used during WWII. I'm sure there is a connection.

[@mercy3219]

@@lous.6372 Thank you -- that does make sense. I wonder how long these types of gases proliferate in the atmosphere. Will our descendants have to deal with the residual from these weapons as much or, perhaps, more than we have. I'm just pondering the impact. Thanks again.

[@raykinney9907]

Thank you both! Specialists informing each other toward generalist education gifts for humanity. Bravo!

[@cindyzak1897]

I'm a retired dental assistant and totally agree about fluoride. the University pushing it big time to the dental students. Haven't used it for many years.

[@PercyJackson93]

Can I ask what you do use? I've not heard much about this until now

[@JM-zi1wp]

This is such a great podcast, thanks!!! One thing nobody talks about thou, the importance of not eating 2-3 hours before bedtime. Leftover food matter between the throat and the stomach breeds bacteria like crazy, which travels to the mouth overnight. No amount of oral care can fight that...

[@tracywilder7233]

Hi nice to meet you both! For years, I have wondered why doctors and dentist don’t work together. I am now allergic to seven different kinds of antibiotics … The majority due to dentist giving them to me!! It is a very big problem the dentist and doctors don’t work together specially, for people like me … God bless the work you great guys are doing

[@ianbardon8581]

Imo they should have been giving you antiparasitic treatment. Use diluted borax to strengthen teeth and bones, YT has some videos on that.

[@VanLe-ex8hr]

​@@ianbardon8581 thanks for valuable info. Can you provide more details on YT or links to the website pls? Thanks in advance

[@ianbardon8581]

@@VanLe-ex8hr look for a guy who uses cleaning products for use in humans

[@marksafari671]

Great interview, and fascinating information even for me as a dentist. I truly enjoyed it. Just one note: regarding taping the mouth for mouth breathers in order to keep their mouth closed for optimal pH and bacterial environment, I have to disagree with this recommendation. There is a reason for someone to be a mouth breather, and that reason is usually a lack of airflow through the nose. This could be a sign of sleep apnea, and the underlying issue could be related to nasal septal deviation, enlarged tonsils or adenoids, a large tongue, loose pharyngeal muscles, obesity, smoking and alcohol consumption, medication, or some genetic factors including a thick neck. Sleep apnea is a serious issue, and by taping the mouth, you could decrease oxygen levels to a very low saturation and predispose the patient to a heart attack or stroke. We have to address the root cause of the problem, which can include nasal or tonsil surgery, managing smoking or alcoholism, using sleep apnea devices or even surgeries.

[@sheilasmith1109]

Dr Ronald King, DDS, (RIP, God bless him), was the president of the President of the North American Wholistic Dental Association, for over 10 years! He was a beloved friend and account of mine, so we worked closely! He taught me all these things back in the 2000's, before his death. Many of his patients will attest to everything covered here! People need to find BIOLOGICAL DENTISTS and support them and others who come through the schooling and spend the money to LEARN THE TRUTH of how dentistry NEEDS to be practiced!

[@buckie48192]

Hope his passing wasn’t some strange accident 😮

[@GregariousAntithesis]

Humans and our pets are the only animals on the planet eating a foundation of grain and seed and this goes back to the foundation of agriculture even seeing plaque buildup in arteries of the mummies of Egypt. Grain/seed promotes metabolic dysfunction, disease including oral health disease and obesity. No other animals need to brush their teeth and no other animals eat processed grain and seed. You dont need to be doctor or scientist to see how grain and seed promote imbalance because grain is not conducive to a healthy digestive system from mouth to anus. My 3 year old fox terrier is proof. He has never eaten commercial 70% processed grain based doggie fast food. I have fed him a 95% raw animal based diet of meat, bone, organs and skin and ever day he gets a raw chicken foot for breakfast. Best tooth brush possible. I have never brushed his teeth and his teeth are immaculate, no tartar or plaque no stinky breath. Health is in whole foods primarily low glycemic vegetables and meat. Grain is the root of most health dysfunction.

[@reneelynn64]

With this now known connection of oral health being integral to over all health ... That oral health care should be included in overall health insurance not as a separate insurance, we don't have separate insurance for our brain or our eyes etc.

[@jhorn18]

Great interview. New info on the body’s micro biomes are always interesting. Thanks!

[@johnwalsh1648]

I am so grateful for this podcast! I'm 73 years old and have battled gingivitis since age 18. I want to write a longer comment but will do it later today. Meanwhile, you just mentioned a relation to heart disease. "Heart disease" is what ever one knows as the the thing that results in 'heart attack.' For me, heart arrythmia is the problem. I've been hospitalized 3 times with tachycardia, the most recent one was VT, ventricular tachycardia. In fact, I have been posting and commenting in various venues with the question of why hasn't there been more research into gingivitis. After all, I've been plagued with it for most of my long life, and I have read at various times over the last 10 or 20 years that there is a relationship to Afib, for example. Afib is what is blamed for my arrythmias. My other comment/question so far in your presentation concerns germ killing mouthwashes. I have very rarely used them, but I have very frequently used Hydrogen Peroxide, sometimes nightly for, again, most of my life. When the Arm and Hammer peroxide containing toothpastes appeared from about 20 years ago, I felt vindicated in my use of Peroxide because I had also previously heard that this practice is somehow controversial or dubious. I'll return to watch the podcast later today. Here's hoping that my teeth (gums) last that much longer.

[@peggypastime1278]

I use some hydrogen peroxide in my water flosser along with water. It cleans between teeth much better than flossing. Flossing with string can hurt the gums and push bacteria into the pockets. I'm trying to lessen the receding gum line. Its doing a fantastic job! I do "oil pulling" with coconut oil afterwards. I spit out the oil afterwards into toilet paper/paper towel and throw it away, leaving whatever oil is left on my teeth. Teeth feel so much better!

[@edithharmer1326]

Wow! Wow! Educational! Great information for all! Again, companies are making money knowingly that their products are detrimental for humans! It is Criminal indeed!! Thank you to this eminent Dr to speak out informing facts to a better oral health!👌

[@anyaw3519]

Thank you for discussing this important topic. I am speaking from the perspective of a patient. Would you agree that the disconnect you've mentioned is because in majority the medicine world is the world of specialists who don't deal with the patients holistically? Dentists treat one area and neurologists another. We need specialists, but who sees the big picture then?

[@julieolson1402]

I would like to believe that fractured care is the cause, but I fear it is more a case of following the money.

[@udonloews1301]

So accurate.

[@winniecash1654]

See a functional medicine doctor. They treat the person as a whole.

[@claudiafernandez3548]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Dr Perlmutter for your channel and your time!

[@luzelmartinez9016]

It would be great for the medical community and dentistry to collaborate. Thank you for this talk.

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

we can't even get cardiologists to collaborate with vascular doctors..ha!

[@gerrym-cat7119]

Great discussion! Very enlightening!

[@mhorto7261]

I knew a sheep farmer/sheep shearer from a small rural area on a well that had a naturally high level of fluoride in the water. Every 2-3 years she had to rotate out her breeding ewes because they would not only get brittle teeth, but they would have too high of a stillbirth rate. She later moved her operation to another state but then passed away from pancreatic cancer. Now I wonder if too much fluoride is also connected to cancer?

[@ianbardon8581]

Could the well have too much Boron, I use diluted Borax to strengthen bones and teeth, could it be conected. Fluride is a byproduct of the Aluminum industry.

[@DebbieCWellness]

Really interesting- I wonder who put that together and how long it took someone to link the two

[@askthedentist]

your instincts are correct. There are links between fluoride and cancer. The well must have had very high concentrations of fluoride as it typical with some areas. I see this as fluorosis (white and brown spots on teeth) in my patients that grew drinking from such wells (typically from the south east and south west US. Those poor sheep, they could not chew, and therfore not digest their food. Here’s a quote on th cancer fluoride connection, though most will refer to a bone cancer. "In an examination of numerous large-scale studies of water fluoridation and cancer rates, the International Agency for Research on Cancer found that the studies “have shown a consistent tendency for people living in areas with high concentrations of fluoride in the water to have higher cancer rates than those living in areas with low concentrations.” More research is needed, but google 'the link between cancer and fluoride ingestion" and you’ll see that the discussion is in progress and many studies exist.

[@buckie48192]

@@askthedentistHi Dr Burhenne can you tell me what state you’re in? And also, do you still take patients? I would trust you 💯 and if I knew there was a DDS around me that I could trust, I wouldn’t be in the predicament that I am, but I am so paranoid of doctors and hospitals and dentists therefore I don’t seek the help I need and now I’m going to lose my bottom teeth because of it. I’m a 62 yr old grandmother whose health is wasting away because I don’t trust mainstream medicine with good reason! I also have intestinal permiability and maybe the two conditions are linked. I’m near Detroit. Thank you 😊

[@flowaagurl1396]

I learned so much from this podcast, I loved it!! My favorite thing was def the part about nitric oxide produced by the bacteria - and it’s effects on blood pressure and ultimately potential Alzheimer’s! That was crazy…

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

never mouthwash and did u switch toothpaste to not harm the benefitial bacteria? if so which brand?

[@barbarachandler4430]

Wow! A lot of good information. I work with people who have dementia/Alzheimer’s, I’ve seen people with horrendous teeth, I never would have thought the teeth play a roll in it. I have known 2 people who died due to poor mouth care, it caused them heart trouble. I’m a believer in the micro biome in the gut, I never read anything that mentions the mouth! Working with people with a dementia, scares me, I hope at the age 69 that it’s not too late. I teach a class about dementia’s, I will be recommending this podcast and pass on what I have learned today. Thank you so much, I was destined to hear this today, I would have been listening to political news, this was much better, Subscribed!

[@DebbieCWellness]

I’m agree 100% what you say and feel the same way - I’ll be sharing and talking about this to my clients as I try to pass on this most essential information!

[@alexmango7952]

I have read your books and love you for what you do. I took my own health into my control 3 years ago.

[@alycejohnson8115]

Wow! This was absolutely Fascinating! I subscribed to your channel as a result of this single interview & I look forward to seeing what else you have in your video library. This discussion raised a HUGE Question for me, personally. This discussion centered solely on those folks fortunate enough to have had regular life long dental care who still have their teeth in their older years. There was no mention of those of us with dentures - who have No Teeth left, only empty tooth sockets & gums, leaving us with Lots of mucosal membrane & deep tooth sockets which presumably still provide direct access to our blood stream? . It seems as if we would perhaps be at Much Higher danger for *having already experienced the infiltration of the Alzheimer's associated bacterium into our brains* - primarily because of the severe long term periodontal disease which caused us to lose our teeth in the first place, but also, subsequently, due to now lacking that "delicate" barrier which keeps those bacteria from reaching our blood stream? It seems like our tooth sockets - reaching deep into the jawbone - might serve as an entry point for the "bad" bacteria to reach our bloodstream? (I refer to them as "bad" bacteria in the sense of them being bad news when & if they reach the Brain!) Also, once this very concerning bacterium Has Reached the brain, what is to be done about that situation? Is there any Treatment to keep these bacteria from wrecking havoc with our nervous system & perhaps actually causing Alzheimer's disease?! MANY Americans have already lost all (or the majority) of their teeth - we're the folks towards whom all those denture product advertising is aimed. This situation really should come as no surprise at all, considering the sorry state of our dental care system - especially with regard to providing access to dental care for Poor Americans - for whom dental care is essentially non-existent. Irrespective of our income level, what should We (the numerous folks without any teeth) Do, with regard to our oral care, to best support & maintain the optimal condition of our oral microbiome & to best preserve our overall health?

[@BronsteinEmily]

Great questions. My parents both had dentures and I was thinking similar thoughts to yours after watching this video.

[@booswalia]

I wish he had told us what ingredients to look for and avoid in toothpaste.

[@NARCDELUSION]

59:45 True, especially what can we do daily, instead of referrals to websites to read.

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

do some work and be thankful - it would be 3-4 hours long and then people will still explain @@NARCDELUSION

[@WildManDanWMD]

Dental industry is ignoring a source of serious revenue. That should wake them up! Every effect listed from gum disease is based on mouth biome. A treatment and regimen to maintain better gum health goes a long way. Thank you, it's very encouraging. I have every issue mentioned as a result of receding gums. Except Alzheimer, yet. At 70 I am experiencing early stages. I will get on it. 😊

[@stevechesebrough8721]

This was a great episode. I enjoyed meeting Dr. Burhenne. He opened my eyes to a wealth of valuable information! 😄

[@lizanneward1484]

Back in the day (late 1800’s?) your oral, dental health/mouth used to be considered part of your body and a Doctor/MD dealt with your entire body. Somewhere along the line, not that much later it was decided they were 2 different entities, not necessarily connected….and dental health didn’t need to be considered in terms of your overall health bizarre! In Canada you can get medical care for your body with the exception of anything related to dental care so many people here have little or no dental care because they can’t afford it!

[@pinosaavedra6080]

Yes, odontology should be a specialty of Medicine. First an MD degree

[@DebbieCWellness]

In Canada as well, I’m trying to scream as loud as I can about dental health issues - people are starting to see it more lately! The last few years have made people question everything!

[@winniecash1654]

Yes back in the day there were more farming communities, and what's the first thing a vet did when checking the health of an animal? They looked in the mouth at the teeth. There was an understanding that teeth were a marker for health, or poor health, and helped in the diagnosis. We've gotten away from that thanks to people moving to the big cities.

[@champicagunasekera453]

I get frequent severe sinus infections. Can it be the cause for me to have a gum recession? Also, Whenever I do oil pulling, my sinus gets disturbed, and I get bad phlegm. Can someone explain this

[@DebbieCWellness]

@@champicagunasekera453 have you tried a 'Neti Pot'? not the one that looks like a tea pot, there is one by NeilMed that looks like a sports bottle with a straw in it, it cleans and disinfects the entire nasal cavity, this may help with many of your concerns (I've not told someone about a Neti Pot that has not come back to me saying it was the best and they are so glad they tried it)! SO many benefits.

[@marilynvillanueva7333]

What a great revelation how microbiome works . It start tò our mouth.goes tò our gut . Its a great treasure if you have a healthy teeth and mouth too. ❤❤❤❤. Wonderful interview

[@jockaud]

Hi David Perlmutter, MD, what was the name of the best toothpaste that Dr. Burhenne recommends?

[@maryjohnson753]

At minute 31, Dr. Burhenne DDS said that tongue scrapping decreases your blood pressure. So does that mean that someone with very low blood pressure should NOT tongue scrap?

[@donnafisk2014]

How can we stop fluoride from being added in tap water

[@rapalaspouse2901]

I am a retired dental hygienist. What I know is this is unlikely to happen anytime soon... The fluoride added is not natural fluoride which is in my well water but a by-product from the fertilizer industry. If nature don't make, don't eat it or use it!!

[@MyLisa1965]

Bravo to you both-excellent discussion! ❤

[@wendym2544]

This was a long video not to getting any can do tools. He's saying to find a good dentist to find out? Or go to his website? No best way to brush? No info on best toothpaste? Did I miss something? 59:00 is where you get the "tools". It says make sure to use right product to clean mouth. What products? He says go to his website to find products etc.... Only thing he mentioned is you can use a water pick. What a waste of time.

[@s.k.1091]

I agree with you !!!

[@dmariewalker6880]

I have an CC auto immune disease and within 4 years have 9 teeth left, which 5 are dental implants. For three years I had epidural injections every three to four months in my spine. It ruined my teeth, the medicine that was injected. My family doctor said I was a rare case. Also couldn’t use any mouth wash or toothpaste with fluoride bc it would burn. Fluoride. Definitely is a poison.

[@keinohrtini]

Thank you very much for this fantastic and informative podcast!! I really hope that we can finally get rid of fluoride in water. I heard that no water filter is able to filter out fluoride due to its tiny molecular size.

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

Berkey fluoride reducers can't?

[@buckie48192]

@@Jennifer-gr7hnI hope they can cause my daughter has the Berkey. 😮

[@WalkingDday]

What is an example of of a nourishing toothpaste? Which ingredients should it have?

[@NARCDELUSION]

Comments asking about this like 5 times already. For some reason he didn't say except talk about his daughter's website.

[@esther.f.g]

I live in Europe and here there are two brands of toothpaste that may be better than the usual ones: Cattier and Weleda. Check the ingredients to see if they could interest you

[@mrazik131]

weleda is horrible and abrasive ouch

[@esther.f.g]

@@mrazik131 could you recommend me another one that I can easily find in Europe?

[@kae2678]

​@@esther.f.g I found megasonex

[@jetsetter8541]

Please make another presentation about future of dentistry specially progress in dental implants

[@DebbieCWellness]

I’ve been using wildcrafted herbs to brush my teeth and noticed a huge difference - I brush with neem, myrrh, oak bark, plantain, yarrow, peppermint, sage, clove, cinnamon, ginger and cardamom and then swish with coconut oil while herbs still in mouth as an oil pull, my Dentist Hygenist is impressed.

[@valerieirvin249]

Are you saying you use all those at once ? Thank you, 🤔

[@ForrestGump1212]

@@valerieirvin249 Don't believe the hype! haha all these people must get together and come up with these pointless comments that have no truth. hahaha

[@perlescachees5505]

Hello, i was thinking about a recipe with dry medicinal herb with coconut oil and i just read your comment. can you tell me more about the mix you make please ? thank you

[@Citt1]

How do you know how much to use & what to use? Can you please tell me more? Is the coconut oil the only liquid?

[@leeoleary3321]

@@ForrestGump1212 must be the flouro lobby talking here lol

[@robyn3349]

Thank you! This is important information.

[@jackiemargaret437]

A wonderfully explosive and intricate look into the mouth/ gut biome. Thank you both for expanding our minds.🙂👍

[@PureBloodUsa]

Respect for telling the truth about fluoride. Much appreciated

[@DebbieCWellness]

It’s a heated subject, I’ve had dentists very angry at me for even questioning it - even saying what’s on the internet is not true

[@PureBloodUsa]

@@DebbieCWellness that blows my mind. They are either complicit or brainwashed and programmed. Just a little bit. Just an itsy bitty little bit of research and you know that there's no way anybody should be ingesting fluoride

[@abradolphlinkler9310]

@@DebbieCWellness Yes, they are under the impression that my nether region can now speak!! Sad, that I'm remembered by my statement about fluoride!!

[@lancasterhenry8818]

Thanks I will have to start a campaign here in Jamaica

[@Firstworse970]

Unbelievable information Incredibly valuable

[@shannon2003]

An enormous eye opener. Thank you!

[@atdickey]

I had issues with getting canker sores constantly and a sore throat.. I started making toothpaste out of coconut oil and baking soda and they finally went away.. I tried using that and rinsed with mouthwash but the mouthwash caused them too so I'm just staying away from everything except the homemade toothpaste for now.. if anyone else has that issue you can find plenty of recipes online for it

[@rajeevarora190]

Interesting and informative discussion. Dr. Burhenne's somewhat strong comments on toothpastes with essential oils (EOs) caught my attention. Essential oils can be potent and some people can be sensitive to them. Some manufacturers may use high dosage of EOs in their products due to lack of knowledge or ... Such reasons alone should not make EOs almost sound 'evil'; they can have a lot of benefits too. Some EOs have high anti-microbial activity and they can upset the oral microflora if not used properly. A general search on essential oil studies on the net showed up a long list of search results - one can check them out. I would recommend some study and better understanding of Essential Oils.

[@pepper419]

Interesting to know fluoride effects the myline sheath. Many have been drinking water with it for more than fifty years and it makes one wonder why we're all having brain and nerve problems.

[@marcantoine2593]

2 of my favorite people!!!! thank you ever so much

[@j.niccicoffie3272]

Excellent info! Thank you for enlightening us and providing links in the description.

[@carlosmartinez-qz5pr]

EYE 👁️ OPENING AND VERY INFORMATIVE. THANK YOU

[@jesusmontemayor9338]

Dr. Burhenne, you say some Japanese made toothpaste are good and healthy, that you cannot recommend most commercial toothpaste but healthy toothpaste are coming. Between now and when that time comes, can you give us a list of toothpaste that we can consider using now.

[@NARCDELUSION]

Also, he hinted at better dental flosses, like what?

[@winniecash1654]

​@@NARCDELUSION at the end he says not to floss but instead use a water pick.

[@juliehamel4518]

What about oil pulling ? Is this good too ?

[@annabailey250]

Thank you for another amazing interview!

[@BAD-w8r]

Wow! "You are very thorough. I definitely learned a lot and took notes~ "So informative!! "You are wonderful! Thank you,❤👼😘

[@vivetkah]

Please put in writing the names of safe toothpastes so we could select.

[@1timbarrett]

Yes! Product information could help move the health needle in the right direction. Of course there may be good reasons why you avoid product placement. 😊

[@s.k.1091]

Very frustrating to have such a broad discussion of what’s wrong and extremely little detail on what to actually do and what to use !!

[@sandraelder1101]

So what do we brush with while we wait 10 years for better toothpaste?! 37 min of good info and what NOT to do. I hope they get to the what-we-CAN-do segment soon.

[@DebbieCWellness]

I brush with combination of organic herbs - you can also find good natural toothpastes in health food stores and even make your own with simple ingredients- once you do the research you’ll know what works best for you

[@antonyjh1234]

He did mention Redmond and Boka, but there is a Boca as well and Risewell toothpastes

[@sandraelder1101]

@@gatkins993 I think I’ll stick with my fluoride free Jason’s for now.

[@s.k.1091]

I agree!! A lot of GREAT info on what Not to do, but very few specifics on what TO DO! And no mention of xylitol?

[@sandraelder1101]

@@s.k.1091 Yeah, I just have kept using Jason’s Powersmile in the AM and baking soda in the PM.

[@bobsnyder7831]

Please tell me what kind of tongue scraper you recommend and do you recommend brushing with hydrogen peroxide and baking soda? Please also tell me what kind of toothbrush you recommend and if you recommend an electric toothbrush, what kind, and do you recommend using a water pick/water flosser,

[@kathreenpoulos3341]

Thank you for your wonderful explanation of our mouth micro bio. Very helpful in my quest for optimum health.

[@fayfleur55]

I needed to watch and listen to this twice.👍👏😁

[@kiaparanihi9834]

Thank you so much both Drs. Hopefully damage I've sustained in many ways to my oral health can be reversed or remedied. Lots of areas have been identified for re-assessment. God bless1

[@jagodah1130]

Thank you Dr.Burhenne!

[@heidiartamuse2954]

how do you correctly add minerals to your highly filtered water?

[@pannellclara]

What is Dr. Mark Burhenne’s recommendation for oral hygiene?

[@laly6980]

Thank you so much for this interview, I really learned a lot from this.

[@laraoneal7284]

Dr Perlmutter ty so much for ur channel. I learn so much. God bless you.

[@shirleymontour9773]

Thank you so much for such great information.. I appreciate your time.

[@alessandroricci7294]

Very enlightening indeed, except for the failure to provide links to the many important facts that emerged, like the hearing against the epa on the use/abuse of fluoride, or the microbiome test mentioned at the very end. And other important details such as the actual brands mentioned: unless known already it's very difficult to identify them. That hearing in particular, I tried to look it up but without more details it's not easy to find, I hope you'll come back to it.

[@Fiawordweaver]

Dr Burhenne didn’t really give good alternative toothpaste in his lecture. Didn’t touch on fluoride and hashimotos CPAP users. Didn’t mention book

[@julimdjaffri6100]

My grandmother taught me to brush and scrape my tongue when I brush my teeth. It controls bad breath and prevents gum disease.

[@jamesbyrne9312]

I've always believed we overdo dental care with chemicals. The mouth is ok with just basic cleaning

[@darylhill9400]

Such as salt, water, and baking soda, and a little essential oil occasionally .

[@charlenearneson5911]

So what about brushing your teeth with baking soda? That’s what my family always has used. My mother did not have a cavity in her head until she was 35 and then she got gingivitis and had all her teeth polled, which was the wrong thing for the dentist to do I know.