Gary Brecka shares seven oral health practices backed by evidence: switch to soft-bristle or electric toothbrushes, use hydroxyapatite toothpaste instead of fluoride, floss before brushing, drink more water to support saliva, take magnesium to activate vitamin D3, and limit sugar and acidic drinks. Your mouth is the entry point for disease that affects your brain, heart, gut, and immune system.
Let me leave you with some easy, evidence-backed steps to upgrade your oral health and by extension, your brain, heart, gut, and your immune system. Switch to a soft bristle or electric toothbrush. It reduces gum irritation and improves plaque removal. Ditch the fluoride toothpaste, guys. Use a toothpaste with hydroxyapatite. This is a natural enamel-building compound that helps remineralize your teeth without the risks associated with fluoride. You should also add magnesium to your supplement routine. You need it to activate vitamin D3. Without it, you're leaving results on the table. Floss first, then brush. Flossing before brushing clears debris and allows your toothpaste to reach more surfaces. And stay hydrated. Saliva is your first line of defense in the mouth, keeping bacteria in check and aiding in remineralization. Also, now's the time to cut down on sugar and acidic drinks, guys. If you do drink them, try to use a straw to minimize enamel erosion. Your mouth isn't just where digestion starts, it's where disease often begins.
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