Mouth Bacteria Linked to 57 Diseases—Is Your Health at Risk?

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Your oral microbiome—the ecosystem of bacteria in your mouth—directly impacts your entire body.

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Dr. Whitman points to a concerning trend in children's dental health: enamel hypoplasia.

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Undermineralized teeth lack protective armor, making them susceptible to decay.

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Surprisingly, this isn't primarily about poor brushing habits—it's about nutrition and development.

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Breastfeeding creates lateral movements that widen the jaws, premaxilla, and sinuses.

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I blame crackers more for our cavity epidemic right now than candy bars," Dr. Whitman said.

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There's "an unreasonable risk to the current fluoridation practices now in the United States.

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It's not really the root canal that's the issue, it's the way it's been performed," she clarifies.

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