Episode #82: Why should healthcare practitioners integrate oral microbiome testing into their practice?
Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark BurhenneShow Notes
Microbes can create molecules that help mineralize teeth and prevent invaders from coming in and causing cavities. They can also be the cause of various different types of oral diseases including tooth decay, thrush, and burning mouth syndrome. Furthermore, Alzheimer's, adverse pregnancy outcomes, diabetes, and certain types of cancer have been found to be associated with certain microbes in our mouths. During this episode, Dr. B is joined by Dr. David Lin for a discussion around how a dysbio...
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