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May 13, 2025 54 mins

Can Brushing Your Teeth Help Your Brain and Heart? S2 E18What if brushing your teeth was not just about your smile—but your brain, your heart, and your gut?In this powerful episode of WellWaveNOW, we welcome Heather Paul, a certified biological dental hygienist, myofunctional therapist, educator, and founder of Simply Silver Mouthwash, to sound the alarm on why oral care is your first line of defense for whole-body health.Heather challenges conventional dental wisdom, exposing the hidden risks of fluoride, mercury fillings, and root canals while showing how the oral microbiome, inflammation, and oral-systemic connections play a critical role in heart disease, Alzheimer’s, brain fog, and more.This episode will shift the way you think about dental visits, oral hygiene products, and the critical link between your mouth and the rest of your body.We explore:- Why cavities and gum disease are warning signs of deeper health issues- The truth about fluoride, alcohol-based mouthwashes, and mercury fillings- How oral bacteria connect to heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and chronic illness- What your dentist may be missing—and the questions you should be asking- Actionable steps to protect your oral microbiome and support total wellnessIf you care about prevention, longevity, and natural health, this conversation is a must-watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ5-AxNcquE

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