Myth-busting dental health

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Most of us believe that our dental health is directly related to how much we brush and floss. But what if there is more to it than that? The traditional groups that Dr. Weston A. Price visited so many years ago did not have wonderful dental hygiene, yet their teeth were perfectly straight and free of decay. The secret? Their diet! These populations were eating a diet devoid of processed foods and extremely rich in minerals and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and K.

On this episode, Dr. Steven Lin, the author of The Dental Diet, explains how to maintain a healthy smile, naturally. He covers how we need to increase vitamin and mineral consumption from the foods we eat, what foods to avoid that are destructive to our health, and how to breathe and hold the mouth properly. He also busts many common dental myths and replaces them with truth that we can apply, to enable vibrant dental health.

Notes:

Highlights from the conversation include:

• how Dr. Lin first learned about Dr. Price’s research and put it into practice
• the problems with modern dental training
• the real reason so many kids need orthodontic braces
• the role of proper breathing in maintaining healthy jaw growth
• the importance of healthy eating versus the superficial nature of brushing and flossing in the prevention of cavities
• the truth about the genetic connection to crooked teeth
• the role of vitamin K2 in dental health
• how fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and K work synergistically
• one easy way to tell that you are not getting sufficient vitamin K2
• the different types of vitamin K2 and nutrient-dense food sources of each
• why dental disease is a modern phenomenon
• how bleeding gums can indicate compromised gut health
• the role of the “grandmother effect” in our health
• a breathing exercise that will positively impact our neurological and digestive health

Resources:

Dr. Steven Lin’s website
The Dental Diet – by Dr. Steven Lin

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