Did you know that the health of your mouth can affect your entire body—your immune system, sleep, and even your risk for diseases like Alzheimer’s? In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Victoria Sampson, a trailblazing dentist and oral health researcher, to explore the incredible connection between your oral microbiome and overall health. From the surprising ways your diet impacts your teeth to the fascinating link between gum disease and COVID complications, this conversation will completely change the way you think about oral health.

In this fascinating discussion, we uncover how your oral microbiome is a mirror for your overall health and why keeping it in balance is critical for your well-being. Dr. Sampson explains how the foods we love—like lemon water, kimchi, and apple cider vinegar—can secretly harm our enamel and what you can do to mitigate the damage. We also dive into the role of oral health in women’s health, including how hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause can make women more susceptible to gum disease and inflammation. You’ll learn practical, science-backed strategies to protect your teeth, boost your oral microbiome, and even improve your sleep and mental clarity.

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