How to Measure Your Dental and Oral Microbiome with Danny Grannick

<p dir="ltr">What's going on in your mouth? Today we're talking oral health! How do you measure your dental and oral microbiome? When there is unwanted bacteria in your mouth it can drive up inflammation in your body, increasing the risk of chronic disease.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">To help us unpack this important topic, Dr. Jockers has invited Danny Grannick, CEO of Bristle Health, a company that has developed the world's first microbiome test to give you insights into your oral health. This is a personalized and preventative approach to oral health that is an absolute game changer. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, Dr. Jockers discusses the results of his oral microbiome test - fascinating stuff! There's also an overview of the bacteria in our mouth, and how our mouth microbiome is similar to that in our gut. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Is high diversity in your mouth actually a good thing? What are the links between gut and gum inflammation? Are lots of dentists still putting toxic chemicals in our mouths when we get fillings? Are electric toothbrushes better than manual ones? </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Learn what's going on in your mouth in this innovative episode of Functional Nutrition that is as healthy for you as flossing your teeth! Please join us.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">In This Episode:</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Introduction to Bristle Health and Danny Grannick </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why is the oral microbiome so important?</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are the similarities between the oral and gut microbiome?</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What are some of the major bacteria in our mouth?</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Bewa