Episode 94: Improve Your Overall Health by Testing Your Oral Microbiome, with Danny Grannick

27 Apr 2024 · 39 min
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This is a podcast episode (Episode 94) hosted by Dr. Tabatha Barber interviewing Danny Grannick (CEO & cofounder of Bristle) about the oral microbiome and its connections to systemic health. They explain what the oral microbiome is, how pathogenic oral bacteria contribute to cavities, gum disease, and possibly systemic conditions (IBS/IBD links, P. gingivalis associated with Alzheimer’s), and why broad antiseptic approaches (mouthwash, antibiotics) can be counterproductive. Bristle offers an at‑home saliva-based oral microbiome test (a la carte or subscription every 3 or 6 months), collected first thing in the morning (spit into a provided tube, avoid eating/drinking ≥30 minutes prior) with lab results returned ~5–10 days after receipt; the company provides personalized recommendations and plans to integrate telehealth and product delivery. The episode emphasizes prevention, pregnancy implications (higher periodontal disease rates; maternal oral microbiome may seed infants), and behavioral/dietary strategies (reduce sugars/carbs, increase fiber, consider xylitol-containing products) to support beneficial oral microbes.

Questions this video answers

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Spit into the supplied tube (with funnel), first thing in the morning before brushing or drinking; shake with buffer and mail it back.

Results are generally ready within 5–10 days of receipt.

A la carte single test, or subscription models every 6 months or every 3 months.

Do your normal routine but avoid eating or drinking at least 30 minutes before taking the test; best done first thing in the morning.

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