“If you have bad breath, mouthwash actually makes it worse," says Mark Burhenne, DDS.

Mark, a functional dentist, joins us to discuss *everything* you need to know about oral health, including:

- The link between breath & oral health (~00:13)

- Mark’s recommended oral care routine (~04:01)

- What to look for & avoid in a toothpaste (~05:52)

- Mark’s POV on mouthwash (~09:47)

- How poor oral health can lead to chronic disease (~13:33)

- Why everyone should practice tongue scraping (~17:55)

- A grocery list for optimal oral health (~22:05)

- The benefits of mouth taping (~28:18)

- How to get the most out of your dentist visit (~30:16)

- What Mark thinks about fluoride (~35:37)

- Mark’s POV on X-rays & teeth whitening (~38:16)

- How to find the right dentist for your goals (~46:29)

- How to optimize your Invisalign or braces experience (~48:15)

- The best time to remove your wisdom teeth (~52:57)

- Root canals & implants (~57:35)

- Dentist red flags (~01:03:43)

- What to know before getting veneers or crowns (~01:06:57)

- The future of functional dentistry (~01:08:40)

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Referenced in the episode:

- Follow Mark on Instagram.

- Check out Ask The Dentist.

- Learn more about FYGG.

- A UCSF study on oral health & Alzheimer's.

- Research on satiety & flavor.

- A study on frequent use of mouthwash & prediabetes

- mbg Podcast episode #245, with James Nestor.

- mbg Podcast episode #317, with Patrick McKeown.

- Check out Mark's dentist directory.

- Bristle Oral Health Test.

- A study on maternal fluoride use & offspring IQ.

- Read more about fluoride science on trial.

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