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The Functional Medicine Approach To Oral Health with Dr. Todd LePine
The Functional Medicine Approach To Oral Health with Dr. Todd LePine
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35 minutes
Released:
Mar 22, 2021
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The Functional Medicine Approach To Oral Health | This episode is sponsored by Belcampo and BetterHelpOral health is connected to full-body health in myriad ways. In fact, conditions ranging from obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and even dementia are all directly connected to poor oral health. In this episode, Dr. Hyman speaks with Dr. Todd LePine about how to address dental health from a functional medicine perspective. They discuss everything from basic oral hygiene to mercury fillings to root canals, and more. They also discuss cases they’ve treated in which there was a link between the patient’s oral health and their systemic health.Dr. LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. LePine’s focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring the natural balance to both the mind and the body. His areas of interest include optimal aging, bio-detoxification, functional gastrointestinal health, systemic inflammation, autoimmune disorders and the neurobiology of mood and cognitive disorders. Dr. LePine teaches around the world, and has given lectures to doctors and patients at American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG), the University of Miami Integrative Medicine Conference, The Kripalu Center in Lenox, MA, and is on the faculty for American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). Dr. LePine is the head of the Scientific Advisory Board for Designs for Health and a consultant for Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory. He enjoys skiing, kayaking, hiking, camping and golfing in the beautiful Berkshires, and is a fitness enthusiast.This episode is sponsored by Belcampo and BetterHelp.Right now, you can order Belcampo’s sustainably-raised meats to be delivered to your door using my code HYMAN at Belcampo.com/Hyman for 20% off for first-time customers. BetterHelp lets you get affordable counseling anytime, from anywhere. As a Doctor’s Farmacy listener you can get 10% off right now by going to betterhelp.com/drhyman.In this episode, Dr. Hyman and Dr. LePine discuss:The link between oral health and diseases such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, diabetes, cancer, and many moreTraditional vs. biological approaches to dentistryThe dangers of metal fillingsRoot canalsThe connection between the mouth and the gutHow gluten can lead to weakened tooth enamelImproving oral health through diet and nutritionAdditional Resources:The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) https://iaomt.org/The Role of the Gut-Oral Microbiome In Systemic Health - Slideshttps://drhyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/The-Role-of-the-Gut_Oral-Microbiome-in-systemic-health-1.pdfTooth & Gums Tonichttps://www.dentalherb.com/Therabreathhttps://www.therabreath.com/Whole Health Dentistry: Why Your Mouth Is The Key To Your Body's Healthhttps://www.amazon.com/Whole-Body-Dentistry-Complete-Understanding-Impact/dp/0967844312Wellness Dentistry Networkhttps://wellnessdentistrynetwork.com/The Broken Brain Podcast – The Importance of Dental Care in Whole Body Health with Dr. Steven Linhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2018/08/09/the-broken-brain-podcast-the-importance-of-dental-care-in-whole-body-health-with-dr-steven-lin-15/Are Root Canals Dangerous? with Dr. Rouzita Rashtian, DDShttps://drhyman.com/blog/2020/11/05/bb-ep166/Clean Mouth, Clean Brainhttps://drhyman.com/blog/2019/12/03/clean-mouth-clean-brain/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Mar 22, 2021
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