🦷 Mondays with Mark: New Study on Fluoride vs. Hydroxyapatite + How You Can Help 2,000 Waiting Patients!

Here’s what’s new this week…

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Exciting New Research: Fluoride vs. Hydroxyapatite 🥊

I talk a lot about the dangers of fluoride, but today I’m sharing a study that actually indicates fluoride isn’t all that effective against prevention of cavities.

The study concludes that the amount of fluoride incorporated into teeth in fluoridated toothpaste is very low (a few µg mm-2), and is unlikely to protect a tooth against an attack by acids. The protective effect of fluoride that is frequently claimed in the literature comes from research done over 30 years ago, so this new research is a better picture of the true efficacy of the fluoride formulations sold in 2022.

Contrast this with this brand new (Jan 2022) systemic review and meta-analysis on hydroxyapatite effectiveness, which states “there is good evidence that hydroxyapatite in oral care products in the absence of fluoride effectively reduces caries.”

Episode #47: How to Kick the Sugar Habit

Tune in to hear…

• My personal journey with sugar, starting with my reliance on sugar to get through late nights studying in dental school
• Why it’s so important not to go cold turkey
• What it means to be “fat-adapted”
• How your sleep patterns are affecting your sugar cravings.

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Thanks for reading and have a great week,

P.S. I’m getting my wife and three daughters Pique Tea for Valentine’s Day. Pique Tea is triple screened for heavy metals, pesticides, and toxic mold. Great for supporting oral health, gut health, and a wonderful treat. This link will automatically apply the code DRB at checkout so you get an additional 5% off (offer valid until Feb 14.)