Functional medicine practitioner Julia Davies chats with biological dentist Dr. Seb Lomas about the oral microbiome, the fluoride vs. hydroxyapatite debate, and how oral health can shape your gut health - and beyond. Discover the surprising ways your mouth impacts your whole body.

In this episode:

00:00 Intro

01:07 What Is Biological Dentistry?

02:47 Putting Patients First

05:46 The Mouth-Body Connection

11:00 Can Adults Restore Their Oral Health?

12:56 Fascia: Tongue Tied To The Body

17:49 Why Are We Seeing So Many Tongue Ties?

18:39 Your Body Is Designed To Recover

20:21 Dr Seb’s Journey

23:54 What You Really Need To Know About Nutrition

25:55 Minerals, Electrolytes & Unfiltered Water

27:41 Can The Oral Microbiome Be Tested?

35:25 Why Dr Seb Uses Gutology Toothpaste

36:20 What Mouth Breathing Does to Your Saliva

38:54 Recognising The Signs Of Mouth Breathing

40:44 What Is Hydroxyapatite?

41:43 Hydroxyapatite vs. Fluoride

43:22 The Truth About Natural Toothpastes

43:57 How Much Hydroxyapatite Is Clinically Effective?

45:04 Is Your Mouthwash Disrupting Your Oral Microbiome?

47:08 Daily Habits To Improve Oral Health

49:30 Coconut Oil Pulling

51:33 Nighttime Oral Routine

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