Is Your Mouthwash Killing Your Microbiome? - with Dr. Kourosh Maddahi | Ep. 25

Is Your Mouthwash Killing Your Microbiome? - with Dr. Kourosh Maddahi | Ep. 25

Author: Dr. Ann-Marie Barter October 15, 2021 Duration: 34:56

With all the different oral care products easily available to most people, keeping your mouth clean and cavity-free should be easier than ever before! But what if our regular oral care routines are hurting us just as much as they are helping us? Are we destroying the good bacteria with the bad bacteria? In today’s episode, we are exploring oral hygiene, the toxins in your mouthwash, fluoride, dentists, protecting your microbiome, and more!

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We answer these questions:

- What have we been missing about oral care?

- What is the connection between mouth bacteria and the microbiome?

- What are the ingredients and chemicals in mouthwash to avoid?

- How should our regular oral care routines change?

- How should we approach fluoride?

- How should we approach mercury fillings?

- How can you find a good dentist in your area?

- And more!

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Connect with Dr. Kourosh Maddahi:

Website: https://oralessentials.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_smile_expert/?hl=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oral_essentials/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oralessentials/

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About Dr. Maddahi:

Dr. Kourosh Maddahi is on a mission to dispel long-held oral hygiene myths that are hurting our body’s microbiome and our overall health.

A respected U.S. medical author and practicing cosmetic dentist, Dr. Maddahi was taught in dental school that a germ-free mouth is a healthy mouth, and that killing germs—bacteria—is always a good thing. It’s the same message that’s been hammered into our brains all our lives from marketers whose products promise to “kill 99% of germs!” However, the damage we’re doing with our antibacterial toothpastes and mouthwashes is being felt all over our bodies— and study after study now proves that our daily oral hygiene routines are significantly damaging our whole-body health.

Dr. Maddahi has closely followed, and even contributed to, the breakthrough science that’s finally being done in oral care. His latest book, The Toxic Overload, dispels the myths. And he’s also developed a line of effective oral care products that don’t harm the microbiome, called Lumineux Oral Essentials.

His goal is to completely change the way we practice oral care, basing it on modern science, not marketing slogans.

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Dr. Ann-Marie Barter is a Functional Medicine and Chiropractic Doctor at Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic. She is the clinic founder of Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic that has two offices: one in Longmont and one in Denver. They treat an array of health conditions overlooked or under-treated by conventional medicine, called the "grey zone". https://altfammed.com/

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Feeling off often starts with what's happening inside, and Gut Health Reset with Dr. Ann-Marie Barter explores that intricate connection in straightforward conversations. Dr. Barter, a Functional Medicine and Chiropractic Doctor who founded Alternative Family Medicine & Chiropractic, moves beyond just listing symptoms to discuss the underlying reasons for common yet disruptive problems like persistent bloating, gas, and constipation. In this podcast, she and her guests unpack the science of digestive wellness in a way that feels practical and personal, offering insights that empower you to make tangible changes. You'll hear detailed explorations of how gut function influences overall vitality, with discussions rooted in a functional medicine approach that looks at the whole picture. The dialogue is geared toward providing actionable knowledge, stripping away confusion around diets and supplements to focus on sustainable steps for healing. It’s a resource for anyone tired of quick fixes and seeking a genuine reset, blending professional expertise with relatable understanding. Tune in for episodes that demystify your body's signals and guide you toward a clearer path to health.
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