The OPTISMILE Podcast 65 - Hydration & Oral Health - The Surprising Connection
Staying hydrated does far more than quench thirst - it actively protects your teeth, gums, and even your breath. In this episode, Dr Clifford Yudelman explains why plain water is dentistry’s simplest “treatment”, how to avoid the hidden pitfalls of sparkling water, coffee breaks, and sports drinks, and what a truly hydrated mouth feels like.
Chapters:
[01:20] How does plain water directly help prevent tooth decay?
It rinses away sugars and acids, stimulates saliva rich in calcium-phosphate, and holds the mouth’s pH near neutral so early enamel damage can re-mineralise.
[03:40] Could sparkling…
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