In this episode I am joined by specialist dentist, Dr Peter van der Meulen. We discuss the systemic effects of dental health. How gum disease is connected to your heart health and other diseases and notably when it comes to athletic performance. He shares numerous valuable tips for optimising your general health by paying specific attention to your dental habits.

Contact Dr van der Meulen here: https://www.drvandermeulen.co.za

Further reading:

https://www.efp.org/for-patients/

https://www.drvandermeulen.co.za/sports-dentistry

https://www.drvandermeulen.co.za/oral-health-tips-for-athletes

https://www.sleepassociation.org/sleep-treatments/night-guard/

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/08/190823080012.htm

https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/47/16/1054

https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/6/1/e000886

https://www.efp.org/gum-disease-general-health/perio-cardio/

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