The OPTISMILE Podcast 74 - The Oral Microbiome - How Mouth Bacteria Drive Oral & Whole-Body Health
Welcome back to Save Your Money, Save Your Teeth, the podcast where curiosity meets dentistry straight from the experts.
In this episode, Dr Clifford Yudelman of OptiSmile unpacks the fascinating world of the oral microbiome - the 700+ species of bacteria, fungi, and viruses living in your mouth.
Far from being just “germs,” this microscopic ecosystem protects your teeth, gums, and even plays a surprising role in whole-body health, from heart disease to Alzheimer’s.
Summary
[1:22] What exactly is the oral microbiome and why does it matter?
It’s a community of over 700 species of bacteria…
The skinny
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