Hey there, it’s Dr. B welcoming you back to another enlightening episode of Ask the Dentist! Today, I’m thrilled to have Dr. David Lin, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Bristle, joining me to talk about the fascinating world of oral microbiome health. Exciting news – FYGG & Bristle are teaming up, and we’re here to explore everything from probiotics to prebiotics and beyond. Tune in as we dissect the intricacies of these gut-friendly elements, from defining terms to understanding their impact on gum health. We’ll uncover the benefits, discuss practical applications, and even cover the Bristle test case study. Don’t miss out on valuable insights into maintaining a healthy microbiome and optimizing your oral care routine!
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Timestamps:
- 00:57 – Fygg & Bristle are collaborating!!
- 02:54 – Defining pro, pre, post, and sym- biotics
- 04:37 – The six species that support gum help
- 06:52 – Taking care of the oral microbiome
- 08:01 – The primary benefits of prebiotics & how they ”feed”
- 09:53 – Prebiotics vs probiotics
- 12:43 – The beneficial strains & reading tests
- 15:37 – Bristle test case study
- 18:13 – the importance of maintaining low levels of inflammatory species
- 20:09 – Nitrate
- 24:11 – The halitosis score
- 25:50 – The risks of pro & prebiotics
- 30:41 – Why we need Xylitol now
- 32:56 – The ingredients of Bristles probiotics
- 34:28 – The practical uses of probiotics
- 35:58 – When to take the probiotic
- 39:48 – Who needs probiotics
- 40:03 – Explaining the costs of probiotics
- 40:26 – Other forms of probiotics
- 41:25 – Differentiated Bristle’s probiotics
Show Links:
- Go to Fygg.com and use code ATD15 for 15% off
- Weed, feed, or seed the oral microbiome? Troubleshooting the oral microbiome with David Lin PHD
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