Canker sores are more prevalent than ever and, in this episode, Dr. B and Dr. Staci investigate why that may be. We discover what canker sores are, to begin with, and how they differ from cold sores, before learning the various root causes and prevention methods. Dr. B and Dr. Staci discuss the relationship between exercise and oral health, as well as between stress and nutrition and canker sores specifically. Although the oral health arena has not yet landed on the ideal toothpaste to promote a healthy oral microbiome, today we find out which ingredients to avoid. Tune in for everything you need to know about canker sores and treating them systemically. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Today’s topic: functional dentistry and canker sores [00:10]
• The relationship between exercise and oral health [01:07]
• News and developments in the oral health arena [02:34]
• The challenge of managing canker sores [10:21]
• The difference between a canker sore and a cold sore [11:18]
• Root causes of canker sores [15:41]
• What sodium lauryl sulfate is and why it’s concerning [17:56]
• Why we should approach glycerine with caution [19:51]
• Further causes of canker sores and how to prevent them [20:49]
• Nutritional advice for healing canker sores [28:29]
• The relationship between stress and canker sores [29:40]
• The importance of taking a systemic approach to treating canker sores [31:52]
• The danger of essential oils and hydrogen peroxide [32:51]
• The link between the oral microbiome and canker sores [37:06]

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Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Waterpik Electric Flosser

Beekeeper’s Naturals Propolis Throat Spray

Effectiveness of propolis in maintaining oral health

Bristle

List of names for sodium lauryl sulfate

Saturated salt water rinse recipe

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