Bryan JohnsonFounder of Blueprint and Don't Die

Part 3 of 4. My oral health routine. Full video in bio.

13 Jun 2024 · 1 min

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In this segment of his oral‑health series, Bryan Johnson explains three practical components of his routine. He recommends using a xylitol‑based mouthwash only before close personal contact or kissing to ensure fresh breath. He then shares his 20‑year history of nighttime teeth grinding (bruxism) and how a dentist‑prescribed SomnoDent device—featuring a top and bottom layer that gently arrests the mouth—successfully halted his grinding and prevented further dental decay. Finally, he outlines his basic daily oral‑care checklist: stay hydrated, use an interdental pick, floss, brush twice daily, visit the dentist bi‑annually, and limit sugar intake. The overall message is that simple, consistent habits combined with targeted interventions can dramatically improve oral health.

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Now, for mouthwash, I've used this guy, it has xylitol and I only use it in two circumstances. One is when I'm about to be in close contact with others. Secondarily is if you're about to smooch and you want to be freshened up. You know, give your partner the very best. Next is bruxism. For 20 years, I was grinding my teeth at night. When you're grinding, it not only just creates wear and tear on the teeth, but also increases pocket depth, it increases attachment loss. It just ages your entire mouth. And so I didn't fix it until a dentist recently on blueprint recommended this one, which is Somno dent device. And what it does, it's a top and a bottom layer and it arrests your mouth. So for the first time in my life, it's been able to arrest my bruxism and it has stopped the decay of my teeth quality. So there you have it. There's a few simple things you can do. Water, pick, floss, brush daily, see your dentist every six months, and then avoid sugar, and you're off to a great start.