The Reasons Humans Act So Strangely & Why the Health of Your Mouth Really Matters

Oral Basics

Oral health extends beyond just brushing and flossing; it involves a comprehensive approach to maintaining the mouth's ecosystem. Kami Hoss emphasizes the importance of using an alkaline mouthwash to balance the pH and nourish the mouth, alongside brushing with a soft-bristled toothbrush and flossing to reach areas that brushing alone cannot clean 1. He also highlights the significance of nutrients like calcium and vitamins A, K2, and D for healthy teeth development, which are often lacking in modern diets 2. Flossing, often neglected, is crucial for oral health, as it cleans areas between teeth that brushing cannot reach 3.

Flossing is so critical, because if you tell me, hey, doctor Haas, is brushing more important than flossing. I would say flossing because brushing is easier. Everybody does it.

--- Kami Hoss

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Systemic Links

The connection between oral health and systemic health is profound, impacting conditions like cardiovascular diseases and Alzheimer's. Kami Hoss explains that oral bacteria can travel through the bloodstream, causing systemic inflammation that affects organs like the heart and brain 4. This inflammation can lead to serious conditions such as heart attacks and strokes, highlighting the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene 5. Additionally, certain oral bacteria have been linked to the formation of plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease 5.

Your oral health really impacts almost every part of your body, because, as I mentioned, your oral microbes can travel everywhere in the body once they're in your blood, and the systemic inflammation can damage every organ.

--- Kami Hoss

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