We hear a lot about how important our gut microbiome is, but not too much about how our oral microbiome affects both the gut and reproductive microbial balance.
In my book I mention the critical connection between oral health and hormone health, emphasizing the importance of the oral microbiome in systemic health and fertility. Here is a link to a video that explains how dental health affects your oral and other system microbial populations.
Anything you put in the mouth is shifting your microbiome, whether it’s a filling, a veneer, a crown, a grill, whatever you’re doing. Think about the long term impacts of that, because it’s never going to be as good as your natural to structure. Dr Staci Whitman.
The hour-long discussion covers the following:
The need for more awareness and testing of the oral microbiome How hormonal changes throughout life, including puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, impact oral health and microbiome balance How mouth breathing can lead to various health issues, including dental decay and systemic diseases The bidirectional relationship between hormones and oral health and how proactive measures to maintain optimal oral hygiene can affect hormones The intricate relationship between diet, hydration, and oral health
The discussion also addresses the development of your baby’s teeth in utero affecting their oral health throughout life. There are long term impacts which are often overlooked.
In my book I also cover the various functional tests that are recommended, which include the DUTCH. Tune in to their regular podcasts on hormones and fertility.
These tests are available in Australia through registered Naturopaths.
