May 15, 2025

How Oral Health Affects Overall Health: A Simple Breakdown

Have you heard the old adage that flossing can help improve your overall health? Well, we’re here to confirm that the rumors are true, and it goes so much deeper than that! In this episode, we break down the mechanics of what exactly is going on in your body when you improve your dental health! Tune in to this patient-focused episode to learn: How to improve your overall health through dental care How oral health impacts systemic health How systemic health impacts oral health The mechanics of the oral-systemic connection 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends when you follow the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow 0:00 Intro 3:20 Thank You Educational Partners 6:56 Dental News 13:50 Root Cause of Oral Problems 18:15 Cavities Sugar/Medication/Genetics 24:25 Sipping Soda 26:50 PH of Water 29:30 Saliva Test Strips 31:50 Antibiotics 47:40 GLP-1, Semaglutide 50:30 Treating Sleep 58:10 Viome