What Are The Dangers of Fluoride Ingestion?

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Today we dive into a question that has been a sensitive topic for a long time. We are talking about the dangers of fluoride and providing some advice for the best practices for parents wondering about steps to take to prevent their children from ingesting the chemical. This subject has been discussed for decades now, since the introduction of fluoride into the water supply, and its use in dental care generally, but there is more available research now than ever before, and the findings are more emphatic for it; fluoride ingestion has been shown to negatively affect the health of children, with the most worrying results being damage to the brain. With this in mind, it is clearly worth thinking about the measures you can take to reduce these risks and protect your child as early as possible. In today’s discussion, we talk about some of the steps that can be taken by parents, even before conception, and why these strategies do not have to be expensive and difficult. There is hope for changes in legislation and practice in the future, but until then these are the best ways to stay healthy and offer your children the healthiest future! Tune in to hear what you can do today!

Key Points From This Episode:

Today’s question: What are the responsibilities of parents regarding fluoride? A brief history of the research into the effects of fluoride on babies and childrenFiltration measures to take against the ingestion of fluoride in waterRealistic prevention of exposure to fluoride The main reason to avoid fluoride ingestion: brain damage The susceptibility of younger brains to the effects of fluoride Simple and affordable ways to reduce fluoride in tap water Educating yourself through the available information and research on the subjectPossible changes in regulation and what we can hope for in the future 

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Fluoride in Water & Toothpaste: Uses, Dangers, and Side Effects

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What Are The Best Prescription Toothpaste Alternatives?

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If you have ever been prescribed toothpaste such as PreviDent 5000, you might have wondered how they work and whether there are any non-fluoride alternatives. The good news is there are, and they are extremely safe to use. In today’s episode, Dr. B shed light on hydroxyapatite toothpaste and why they are such great replacements for their conventional counterparts. We also get some product recommendations from Dr. B along with advice on how to use these kinds of toothpaste to ensure maximum efficacy. Tune in to hear it all!

Key Points From This Episode:

Dr. B’s take on PreviDent 5000 and similar productsWhy products like PreviDent 5000 are only available via prescriptionThe different forms that fluoride typically takesWhat studies have shown about a 10% concentration of hydroxyapatite and the benefits it offersWhy Dr. B is so excited about hydroxyapatiteWarnings around boutique toothpaste that claim to contain hydroxyapatiteHow to use the toothpaste, Boka, Dr. B recommends

How to Submit Your Question:

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Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste

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What is Miswak?

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If you haven’t heard of miswak, you are not alone. Despite its prevalence in many Muslim and Arab countries, it is not widely known around the world. Miswak is a tooth-cleaning twig or chewing stick made from the roots of the Arak tree, Salvadora persica. In today’s episode, Dr. B sheds some light on this twig, how it works, and what studies have shown about people who use it rather than toothpaste. Although it is likely safe to use, when the ingredient is found in commercial products, it might not have the same effect as the unprocessed compound itself. Tune in to hear all this and more!

Key Points From This Episode:

When Dr. B discovered miswak as a young dentist Many countries around the world use miswak, a tooth cleaning twig Discover what miswak is and the compound that makes it workWhat studies have shown about populations who use miswak as opposed to toothbrushes Dr. B’s experience in Nigeria, where he worked with a community using chewing sticks Whatever our ancestors were doing to take care of their oral health worked The only toothpaste ingredient Dr. B wholeheartedly recommends

How to Submit Your Question:

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Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste

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Give Somebody Back Their Smile

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Simple functions such as eating and drinking are made more difficult by poor dental health, which can lead to nutritional deficits. It can also have a negative influence on a person’s mental health, resulting in anxiety and depression. Oral illness has also been related to an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and dementia. Unfortunately, far too many people are in needless agony and anguish as a result of poor oral health. Many simply cannot afford a dental visit and live in pain everyday which with time can bring out more serious health conditions.
Help me fundraise for the oral health foundation and give more people back their smile.
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Should My 14-Year-Old Use Sleep Tape?

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If your child is having difficulty with anxiety or concentration it is a good idea to consider whether poor sleep is the culprit. Today on the show, Dr. B responds to a question from a listener in which she asks if it is a good idea to suggest mouth taping to her 14-year-old daughter. Dr. B recommends mouth taping for anybody over three years of age and he spends this episode talking about why. Before diving into the benefits of using sleep tape our host takes a few moments to refresh listeners on the functional medicine approach and why patients would be better off choosing a healthcare practitioner that follows this framework for diagnosis and treatment.

Moving onto the subject of sleep, we hear about how sleeping with the mouth open changes blood chemistry as well as respiratory rate, is indicative of developmental issues, and how these changes can have detrimental consequences on our wellbeing. Dr. B makes recommendations for the best kinds of mouth tape to use, how to breach the subject of mouth taping with teenagers, and the kinds of problems that sleep tape could clear up. Tune in today! 

Key Points From This Episode:

How the functional medicine approach is a better choice because it treats causesThe limits of the information that is taught to healthcare providers during collegeNoelle asks Dr. B whether her 14-year-old should use sleep tapeWhy Dr. B recommends mouth taping from ages three and upRecommendations for the best types of tape to useReasons for the yellowing of the teeth including sleeping with the mouth openDiagnosing one’s children to see if they are sleeping with their mouths openThe kinds of problems sleeping with one’s mouth open indicatesThe benefits of mouth taping for better sleep and the knock-on effects of this

How to Submit Your Question:

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Functional Dentist Directory

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Do You Need to Premedicate?

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An issue that causes a great deal of confusion is whether or not patients need to premedicate before a dental procedure. While your physician may recommend one thing, your dentist might say another, and as a patient, this can be stressful and anxiety-inducing. In today’s episode, Dr. B sheds light on this topic and talks about why you don’t need to premedicate if you have a prosthetic joint. He also gets into why this is such a complex issue and offers advice on what you can do if you are taking antibiotics frequently. As research continues to show, long-term antibiotic use causes more harm than good, so it is vital to be careful when taking them. Be sure to tune in today!

Key Points From This Episode:

There is a problem with the over-prescription of antibioticsWhy you don’t need to premedicate before a dental procedure if you have a prosthetic jointThe complications that arise around premedication protocolsIf you can, bring in the necessary documentation before you visit your dentistWhere the need for premedication comes fromAdvice for what to do if you are frequently taking antibioticsYou can take the pre-medication within two hours of the procedure you are having done

How to Submit Your Question:

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How to Stop Clenching to Prevent Gum Recession

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For today’s episode, we are focusing on clenching, looking at some of the root causes, risk factors, and links to gum recession. This is an important and complex topic that comes up a lot in dental work, with some notable progress being made in understanding it in recent decades. It is also a great proxy through which we can see the differences between a strictly academic approach to dentistry and a more functional and experienced approach. Although there are differences between clenching and grinding, they both fall under the condition called bruxism and shall be grouped together for the purposes of this discussion. As with most issues, understanding the root causes is the most important step, and this can help us begin to unpack treatment and get a handle on the other conditions that may be connected. The first thing to note is the two different classes of bruxism, with the condition being divided into the grinding that occurs during sleep and that which happens during periods of being awake. When it comes to bruxism, there are simple steps such as the use of sleep guards, which can be helpful but are merely a band-aid to the problem. We look at some of the circumstances that can give rise to bruxism, including stress and anxiety, aggressive dental treatments, sleep apnea and more. If we can narrow down the potential causes and patterns, we are then more able to find an effective treatment plan, so for all this and more on how to start unpacking this tricky issue, listen today! 

Key Points From This Episode:

The small differences between clenching and grindingThe root causes for bruxism, the umbrella technical term for clenching and grinding Two types of bruxism; during sleep and wakefulness Primary causes for grinding: stress, anxiety, anger, tension, misalignment, trauma, and facial developmentThe contrasting reasons for sleep bruxism; narrowed airways and sleep apnea for example  Risk factors associated with grinding and the dangers of denialThe symptoms we should be looking out for: disrupted sleep, aches, tooth sensitivity, and moreSome functional dental approaches to dealing with bruxism worth considering The process of narrowing down the risk factors and causes in order to find the right treatmentDangers and continued issues with receding gums; connecting this to grindingAddressing issues with grinding in young children early on How a good relationship with your dentist can simplify complex issues such as these 

How to Submit Your Question:

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How to Treat a Topical Cavity

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There are many factors that can attribute to cavities, many of which, play an important role in the management of oral hygiene. In today’s episode, Dr. B goes dives into an explanation behind the factors that need to be addressed when taking oral care into consideration. He shares some key points regarding the dry mouth condition, how your diet factors in, oral hygiene including toothpaste recommendations, flossing, and biofilm management, and genetics. Dr. B also reminds us that it is important to try and stay on the side of remineralization rather than demineralization. Tune in today!

Key Points From This Episode:

We discuss factors that need to be addressed with regards to cavities1. Dry Mouth; dehydration and mouth breathing 2. Diet; why it’s important to factor in what we eat in our daily diets3. Oral hygiene; biofilm management, flossing first and using the right toothpaste 4. Genetics; how your teeth form and why you don’t need to worry about itThe importance of working with a dentistXylitol and how it factors into oral hygiene managementWhy you should floss before brushingWhether or not flossing spreads the disease of decay; no it does not.The importance of staying on the side of remineralization than demineralization 

How to Submit Your Question:

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Should You Get Sealants For Your Child?

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When it comes to making dental health decisions for yourself or your children, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. There is no absolute right or wrong decision, so it is often about finding the lesser of two evils. This is why it is important to do as much research as you can, and to find credible sources that you resonate with. In today’s episode, Dr. B. talks about sealants and some of the research around these coverings. We hear about some of the potential adverse effects, when it is necessary to get sealants for your child, and what a good sealant insertion looks like. As with many areas of dentistry, this is a subject with a lot of gray areas, but the more you know, the better informed you will be, so be sure to tune in today!

Key Points From This Episode:

Some background on sealants, including what they are, how long they last, and their efficacyIt is difficult to get patients in at the right time if they need sealantsYou have to weigh up the good and the bad when it comes to dental decisionsSealants contain endocrine disruptors which have adverse long-term effectsWhat researchers have found about BPA exposure with sealantsHow Dr. B’s sealant insertion process worksBefore you put something in your body, you should do thorough research

How to Submit Your Question:

Record your question for Dr. B at speakpipe.com/askthedentist 

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Signing the new Mouth Cancer Action Charter

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Over the last year, 8,772 people in the UK were given the life-changing news that they have mouth cancer – this is one person every hour.
These numbers continue to rise while the disease claims more lives than cervical and testicular cancer combined.
The more we know about mouth cancer, the better chance we have of beating it.  This means knowing how to spot mouth cancer early and knowing where to go when we see something out of the ordinary.  It also means reducing our risk by cutting down on the things that cause mouth cancer.
Sadly, awareness of mouth cancer continues to be poor.
Only one-in-four know the early warning signs while knowledge of the main risk factors is as low as 15%.
Like all cancers, early diagnosis of mouth cancer is crucial.  Yet around two-thirds have never checked their mouth for signs of cancer.  Problems accessing health services during the pandemic has also led to a fall in referrals.
These factors all contribute to a scenario …
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