Hey there, it's Dr. B welcoming you back to another enlightening episode of Ask The Dentist! Today, I'm thrilled to have Dr. David Lin, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Bristle, joining me to talk about the fascinating world of oral microbiome health. Exciting news - FYGG & Bristle are teaming up, and we're here to explore everything from probiotics to prebiotics and beyond. Tune in as we dissect the intricacies of these gut-friendly elements, from defining terms to understanding their impact on gum health. We'll uncover the benefits, discuss practical applications, and even cover the Bristle test case study. Don't miss out on valuable insights into maintaining a healthy microbiome and optimizing your oral care routine!Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!!Timestamps: 00:57 - FYGG & Bristle are collaborating!!02:54 - Defining pro, pre, post, and sym- biotics 04:37 - The six species that support gum help 06:52 - Taking care of the oral microbiome08:01 - The primary benefits of prebiotics & how they ”feed”09:53 - Prebiotics vs probiotics 12:43 - The beneficial strains & reading tests15:37 - Bristle test case study 18:13 - the importance of maintaining low levels of inflammatory species 20:09 - Nitrate 24:11 - The halitosis score 25:50 - The risks of pro & prebiotics 30:41 - Why we need Xylitol now 32:56 - The ingredients of Bristles probiotics34:28 - The practical uses of probiotics 35:58 - When to take the probiotic39:48 - Who needs probiotics 40:03 - Explaining the costs of probiotics 40:26 - Other forms of probiotics 41:25 - Differentiated Bristle’s probiotics Show Links:Go to FYGG.com and use code ATD15 for 15% offWeed, feed, or seed the oral microbiome? Troubleshooting the oral microbiome with David Lin PHDMore From David Lin: Bristle ProbioticMore From Dr B: Check out Dr. B's website for more information: https://askthedentist.comSubscribe to Dr. B's newsletter Mondays with Mark: https://askthedentist.com/newsletter