The Mindbodygreen Podcast

“I want people to look at their toothpaste just like they look at their food labels,” says Staci Whitman, DMD.  Staci Whitman, DMD, board-certified pediatric dentist and a leader in functional dentistry, joins us today to share science-backed insights on how your oral health influences your whole-body health, and the simple steps you can take to optimize it:  - Oral health is the cornerstone of longevity (~3:00)  - Oral health & cognitive function (~4:30) - Testing (6:00) - Symptoms of oral dysbiosis (~10:00) - Nutrition for oral care (~12:00) - The importance of nasal breathing (~14:30) - Flossing & water picks (~15:00) - The impact of ultra-processed foods (~16:00) - Her daily routine (~17:00) - How to find the best products (~21:00) - The truth about fluoride (~25:00) - What is dental fluorosis? (~30:00) - Hydroxyapatite &  theobromine (~31:00) - Her oral healthcare line, Fygg (~33:00) - The case against mouthwash (~34:45) - How to drink coffee to protect your teeth (~37:00) - How to wh