Optimize Your Oral Health for a Longer Life with Dr. Mark Burhenne

04/30/25 • 71 min

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#225: Learn how to optimize your oral health to prevent disease and improve your overall health. We cover the ideal oral care routine, negative impacts of mouth breathing, the truth about fluoride, the role of nutrition and diet, how to choose the right dentist, dental coverage options, and so much more.

Dr. Mark Burhenne is a functional dentist, author, and the founder of Ask the Dentist, a go-to resource for evidence-based oral health education. He is also the co-founder of Fygg, a toothpaste that protects the oral microbiome while remineralizing and whitening teeth.

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/oral-health-dr-mark-burhenne

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Dr. Mark: Instagram | Newsletter

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Book: The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox

Ask the Dentist: Podcast | Dentist Directory

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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:20) Is Good Oral Health a Sign of Longevity?

(04:30) How Inflammation in the Mouth Affects the Entire Body

(08:16) Factors That Influence the Oral Microbiome

(10:47) The Connection Between Cavities and Mouth Breathing

(15:07) Thoughts on Mou...

Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/oral-health-dr-mark-burhenne

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Resources Mentioned

Dr. Mark: Instagram | Newsletter

Fygg Toothpaste: Get 15% off with code ALLTHEHACKS
Book: The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox

Ask the Dentist: Podcast | Dentist Directory

Bristle Oral Health Test: Get 10% off here

Metastudy on Flouride Efficacy

Happy ppl Xylitol Gum

Sonicare Electric Toothbrushes

RADIUS Natural Silk Floss

Slate Rechargeable Electric Flosser: Get 10% off here

Fluoride Action Network

ATH Podcast

Ep # 178: How a Simple Change Can Improve Your Health, Sleep and More with James Nestor
Ep #215: Medical Travel: Better Care and Lower Costs for Surgery, IVF, Dental, Advanced Screenings and More with Josef Woodman
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Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(02:20) Is Good Oral Health a Sign of Longevity?

(04:30) How Inflammation in the Mouth Affects the Entire Body

(08:16) Factors That Influence the Oral Microbiome

(10:47) The Connection Between Cavities and Mouth Breathing

(15:07) Thoughts on Mou...

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Full Show Notes

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(09:05) Quick Overview of Airport Lounges in America

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(47:14) Why You Should Consider Status Matches

(53:04) Trick to Qualify for Status Matches

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