Bleeding gums or tooth infections can be a pain in the mouth. Likewise, constipation, diarrhea, or reflux can bum you out. Contrary to what you might think, these problems in the mouth and the gut are intimately related. Their relationship even has a name: the...

  Heart attacks and strokes are preventable. One of the root causes of heart disease that dentists and doctors aren’t talking about enough is bad bacteria that cause gum and mouth infections. These bad bacteria have a direct line to the heart, sparking...

    Would you like to slow the hands of time and preserve your brain health well into old age? Glutathione is a superstar nutrient, made naturally by your body, and known as both the “Master Antioxidant” and the “Heavy Metal Chelator.” Glutathione...

    If bothersome mouth symptoms are not going away with the usual treatments, investigate food allergies, food sensitivities, and irritants. In people who are truly allergic, foods can cause swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue, and throat. In less serious...

    How good is your dentist? Drill and fill dentists are on every corner, but are they really the kind of dentist you want helping you optimize your oral health? From the oral microbiome and oral-systemic health, to sleep dentistry, to amalgam fillings,...

“The oral microbiota is stable and in harmony with the host, unless disturbed by medication, disease, low pH, or significant changes in the diet.” 1 What is all this talk about acid and teeth? Do you really need to worry about the pH in your mouth? Indeed, whether...

  Before you dive headlong into a leaky gut treatment, determine if leaky gut is really the issue. Officially known as “intestinal permeability,” leaky gut is a breakdown of the gastrointestinal barrier. When that gut lining is damaged, it can spark inflammation...

Prebiotics are the forgotten ingredient for boosting oral microbiome health. Good bacteria in the mouth need prebiotics just as much, if not more, than probiotics. Prebiotics can prevent cavities, change the pH in the mouth, strengthen teeth enamel, and fight...