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Home › Podcast › Podcast Episode #102: Yeast Infections in the Mouth | Small Bites

Podcast Episode #102: Yeast Infections in the Mouth | Small Bites

On this episode, I break down a study about yeast infections in the mouth.  We expose how Candida thrush, a common oral yeast infection, can impact not just your oral health but also potentially trigger Alzheimer’s disease   Get equipped with knowledge about the symptoms, preventive measures, and treatments to stay a step ahead of this infection.

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Key Points From This Episode:

  • 0:01:00 – What is Candida thrush?
  • 0:07:02 – Fungal Infections and Alzheimer’s Disease
  • 0:14:07 – Causes of Yeast Infections and Prevention
  • 0:17:39 – Connecting Oral Health to Neurodegenerative Disease
  • 0:25:18 – Testing and Nutrients for Oral Microbiome

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About Mark Burhenne, DDS

I’m on a mission to empower people everywhere with the same evidence-based, easy-to-understand dental health advice that my patients get. You can read my story here. I have been a dentist in private practice for 35 years. I graduated from the Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA in 1987 and am a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), Academy of General Dentistry (Chicago, IL), American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH), and Dental Board of California.

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